I have always known that dogs are smart but there is another characteristic that is deeply seeded in the canine soul – compassion.
I know no other animal than a dog to jump to the rescue of his friends so selflessly and without thinking twice if their life is in danger.
My dog Skai regularly jumps to my rescue when I am swimming despite the fact that he much prefers a pasture to the ocean. I have seen dogs grieving their best friends, I have seen them protecting or saving children and I have also heard of stories where a dog ran to get help when their friends were injured.
As I am thinking of all the different situations, I can’t help myself thinking that dogs are in fact the most evolved life form on this planet. They without a doubt are the masters in showing us what love and compassion really is as you can see from the videos bellow.
All I want to do today is to say one big thank you to those dogs and humans who care… and make the lives of others safer and better.
many of you have been following the story of Indiana, the dog of our client Karen from Toronto. Several weeks back, Karen was told by her local vet to put Indiana down. Even a panel of 5 veterinary specialists thought that Indy must had had cancer metastases since he was diagnosed with organ lymphoma 18 months ago. To their surprise they found nothing and Karen kindly shared her story with us. If she didn’t go with the voice of her heart, Indy would not be alive.
Indiana has been improving each and every day. It has now been 4 weeks since his fall, and although we had a few rough days at the beginning, he has regained his balance and is walking and standing up with ease. I continue to stick close to him when he is walking in the garden and when he walks up the garden steps, in case he becomes unsteady. He wants to run/trot to the house when he knows his breakfast is waiting, but much to his disappointment, I slow him down.
This week he has been rolling over on to his back, and sometimes all the way over. He will point his belly to whichever direction there is the likely chance of getting a belly rub. (How could anyone possibly pass up that chance?) He did have a few days early on when eating seemed to hurt a little, and he left some of his veggies behind (although all meat and bones were gobbled up), but he is making up for any lost nibbles this week and he is enjoying his larger portions.
He continues to see our Chiropractor for some small adjustments and laser treatments once a week. Along with daily massage and “association point work.” I have been working in the areas that Peter showed me this winter when I was in Vancouver. I massage them and breath deeply when doing so and seems to have really helped.
He is also getting Neuroplex glandular supplement and his homeopathic remedy to help the body heal.
I think Indiana has enjoyed the extra attention and fussing, and he has taken each day in stride. It is a valuable lesson he has taught me. Take it one moment at a time, and be present in each moment.
I am most grateful and overjoyed to say, I still have my HAPPY and LOVABLE INDIANA by my side! He is full of life!
Much love, Karen
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Indiana’s story is just one of many. Many other animals and people could have a better quality of life if we unite our efforts in support of holistic health care and cancer research. Click here to see what you can do.
Life is an ever-changing river that flows no matter how we feel about it. The flow brings changes and while change is the driving force of growth, evolution and discovery, often we feel discomfort when change takes places.
Over the last several years, I have really got the sense of what you and your animal friends need. Most of you look for ways to prevent disease, keep your four legged friends healthy and long living.
You also seem to enjoy a community of likeminded people who you can have an open discussion with and not worry about being (more…)
Does it happen to you that each month or week has a certain theme? It seems that the Universe decides what the lesson should be and then serves us ample opportunities to learn and grow.
This week, the lesson is about following our heart.
Some of you may know that in addition to teaching about disease and cancer prevention, doing webinars and developing innovative supplements and natural care products; I still like to consult with a handful of clients to keep in touch with medicine and healing.
One of the common situations I see is that my new or even established clients who live out side of Vancouver need to use the services of my conventional colleagues.
I believe that 99% of vets have the intention of helping their patients, however even then the recommendations given can arise from a personal point of view.
Today, I would like to share a story with you that I hope will encourage you to go with your heart whenever you (more…)
It has happened to me today and I think that the “dog gods” are responsible. I may not have a TV but I am definitely guilty of spending more time in front of the computer than my dog, Skai, would wish. He often gives me “The Look” when I am working.
I am often conflicted because I know that at least the main purpose of my life is to spend time with my two and fourlegged family, friends and others interesting people. How do I decide that I divide the time fairly and do not loose the sight of what matters?
So here I am, sitting in an internet café in Tofino, BC, learning that there is no internet today at this end of (more…)
Did you too notice that many pet food companies and food industry giants are suddenly going all natural? Many people appear to have been lured by the promise of top quality ingredients and also by packaging and advertising that likely costs more than the food itself.
“But what if they have really changed?” You may ask.
I wondered about the same so I did a little “market research.” We all know what it costs to purchase “quality ingredients” that these companies claim are in the bag.
Here are some examples:
Science Diet makes 30 lbs of all natural dog food that costs 57 dollars at an online store. This means that it is sold for a believable $1.90/lb. However, if you consider that dried food may be around 60 – 75% lighter than fresh food, you would be paying $0.47/lb. If (more…)
If you have attended the PART 1 of our webinar on allergies, you most likely understand why so many allergies are misdiagnosed and if you missed it, no worries.
The PART 2 of the HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ALLERGIES series is now scheduled for July 28 at 7 pm and even if you have not seen the PART 1, you can register for PART 2.
I will be posting a PART1 download link in a few days for you to be able to catch up.. We are just going through the final edits to make sure that you will be up to date on what we talked about last time.
The LIVE WEBINAR is FREE for anyone who can’t or doesn’t want to pay. Yes, you read correct, it is free for all who can’t pay, because you definitely want to prevent unnecessary vet bills.
However, if you feel like supporting my efforts and our non-profit Healing Foundation, you can purchase your ticket for a $10 donation.
100% of the proceeds from THE LIVE webinar will go to this year’s Healing Foundation cause which is to educate people on the damaging effect of choke, prong and shock collars. More info is in the links below.
Lets learn, heal and give together, I hope to see you there.
I write my articles either on the basis of inspiration or a request. The later is definitely true for diabetes.
I will confess that diabetes is not my favorite topics, because I have seen it to be so challenging and time demanding for my clients to manage. Who wants to give insulin shots, be at home on time to give them and skip all the fun events, parties and trips? Who wants to go to the vet clinic for tests after test?
If you are expecting me to give you the magic bullet on how to treat diabetes without insulin, I may disappoint you. There may have been a few cases of diabetes remissions in cats and I have never seen this in dogs. The most frustrating part is that diabetes in animals and perhaps in people appears to be easily preventable.
In 14 years of feeding and recommending natural raw diet, I haven’t seen one single raw fed dog or cat with diabetes. This definitely suggests that the key in diabetes prevention is to stay away from processed food.
While I don’t have a scientific double blinded, triple blindsided study approved by a quadruple titled big honcho from a top medical institution, I may have humble explanation of how diabetes can be prevented. If you feel a hint of fire and pepper in my writing today, it is because I can’t believe that the conventional diet (more…)
Before you start reading the following lines, I invite you to do a little test. Open your hands with your thumbs touching each other. Place the thumbs at the base of the throat and with the fingers pointing back and surrounding the neck. Now, take a deep breath, squeeze and pull back with all your force keeping your thumbs connected.
This is how many dogs feel when they are on the leash and they are pulling.
If you are still keen to continue with this experiment, put a choke chain around your neck and attach it to a leash. Ask a friend to grab the end of the leash and pull and jerk on it periodically. Welcome to the dog world! No, I will not make you go on with this experiment and ask you to test a prong collar or electric shock collar. I just want you to become more aware of what is happening dogs and that collars have caused more injuries then you can imagine.
One day,
Skai and I were on one of our favorite walks in Capilano Canyon near our home in North Vancouver. The wild river has carved the rock into breathtaking scenery with moss-covered cliffs, white water rapids and old growth rainforest.
Just a few minutes after starting our walk, I noticed a man with a young German shepherd on a leash. The poor little pup was struggling to say hi however his owner had a different idea. He was determined to prevent his dog from coming closer to us by yanking and jerking harshly on the (more…)
Recently I conducted a survey on the incidence of GDV in dogs. What I have learned is that dogs that are fed processed food are about five times as likely to suffer from a bloat than dogs that are fed raw or cooked food.
Most veterinary textbooks state that gastric dilation volvulus is a serious life threatening condition which is caused by general breed predilection, fermentation and gas formation in the stomach and is often caused by (more…)
Hi everyone,
Dear friends,
Making the best treatment decision for your pet.
I write my articles either on the basis of inspiration or a request. The later is definitely true for diabetes.
