Such great news. After antibiotics, though, you will need to rebuild his gut biome. There are supplements for that; you can 'google' them. But it would be great is if you swapped out traditional medicine for Jasper and moved to homeopathy. I have come to rely on this magazine (it's free to read online) for my dogs' health: https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com
It has a searchable database. They recommend the following as the best "antibiotics" for dogs:
oil of oregano, manuka honey, olive leaf, plantain, goldenseal, yarrow, calendula, turmeric, as well as a few others. I just healed a 7 month old lick sore on our malinois' paw with plantain that I picked in the yard. Our vet wanted to put her on something that would mildly sedate her along with an antibiotic that would have destroyed her gut biome. I'm done with the traditional "Rockefeller" approach to veterinary medicine.
I just read an article, although it was about older people not dogs but still relevant I think, that stated people are given so many meds that either make a problem worse or start another problem. That could have been the case with Jasper.
Hi Suzie! Well, no its not the same, even when both are immune related. Allergy is the "overreaction" of the body to a substance (allergen). Autoimmune is the body reacting to some of its own proteins basically. Its a derregulation and there are a bunch of theories about what it could cause it. Luckily there are more treatements than in the past, but still serious problem.
My dog was also given a pemphigus diagnosis and put on prednisone. He never took antibiotics for it though—it was clearly a skin issue and he didn’t have a temp etc—his condition was no way as bad as Jasper’s. He got better and we stopped the prednisone and he had a good, long life with only one other recurrent pemphigus episode. Hopefully the same will be the case for your sweet pup. 😍
Count your blessings . I have a red nose pit 13 years old who is struggling with all number of health issues the worst right now is walking. I can’t afford vet bills, so we do some various remedies. My daughter and I have been worried about her for a long time. She is a sweetheart. My other dog a Rhodesian Ridgeback -6 years, just died suddenly a few days ago. Was out barking like crazy into a dark night and gone by morning on the couch. He must have weighed 195 pounds. My 3 year old granddaughter just could not understand, she loved him so. I told her he was in doggie heaven chasing rainbows and butterflies. 😢 we only have so long with these best friends.
Our 15 yo dog responded miraculously to a chiropractic treatment. He was unable to stand, wouldn't eat, vet said it was time. Just one treatment and we had a puppy again.
I'm so happy to hear this! I was holding my breath as I clicked the notification with "Jasper" in the title.
Me too!
Me too!
God is good. I’m glad you and Jasper got a blessing.
All the time.
Sasha, you need Jasper as much as he needs you. Yay, Jasper! Yay, Sasha! Yay, God!
Good mother love helped heal the little guy! ❤️
Flea medication nearly killed one of our cats.
Never again.
Bathe, brush, and control where in the outdoors your pets go.
Cedarcide makes a great nontoxic flea and tick spray. It’s just cedar oil.
Dogs are so stoic
They suffer in silence
Happy to hear that he’s better. That first pic, he’s a happy boy.
Sasha!! I was dreading reading this, but am so happy now!!
You're such a good dog mom👏💓🐶
go Jasper!!!
Such great news. After antibiotics, though, you will need to rebuild his gut biome. There are supplements for that; you can 'google' them. But it would be great is if you swapped out traditional medicine for Jasper and moved to homeopathy. I have come to rely on this magazine (it's free to read online) for my dogs' health: https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com
It has a searchable database. They recommend the following as the best "antibiotics" for dogs:
oil of oregano, manuka honey, olive leaf, plantain, goldenseal, yarrow, calendula, turmeric, as well as a few others. I just healed a 7 month old lick sore on our malinois' paw with plantain that I picked in the yard. Our vet wanted to put her on something that would mildly sedate her along with an antibiotic that would have destroyed her gut biome. I'm done with the traditional "Rockefeller" approach to veterinary medicine.
Try vitamin E oil on those hot spots too.😊
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/ultimate-guide-hot-spots-on-dogs/
Good news indeed!
I just read an article, although it was about older people not dogs but still relevant I think, that stated people are given so many meds that either make a problem worse or start another problem. That could have been the case with Jasper.
Best news of the day! Go little Jasper! Keep on making your mom happy.
Serious question: is autoimmune just the new way of saying “allergic”?
If not, what’s the difference?
Hi Suzie! Well, no its not the same, even when both are immune related. Allergy is the "overreaction" of the body to a substance (allergen). Autoimmune is the body reacting to some of its own proteins basically. Its a derregulation and there are a bunch of theories about what it could cause it. Luckily there are more treatements than in the past, but still serious problem.
Thank you!
I'm so glad to hear that Jasper is on the mend! Thank goodness you persevered! He might have been allergic to the antibiotic!
My dog was also given a pemphigus diagnosis and put on prednisone. He never took antibiotics for it though—it was clearly a skin issue and he didn’t have a temp etc—his condition was no way as bad as Jasper’s. He got better and we stopped the prednisone and he had a good, long life with only one other recurrent pemphigus episode. Hopefully the same will be the case for your sweet pup. 😍
Count your blessings . I have a red nose pit 13 years old who is struggling with all number of health issues the worst right now is walking. I can’t afford vet bills, so we do some various remedies. My daughter and I have been worried about her for a long time. She is a sweetheart. My other dog a Rhodesian Ridgeback -6 years, just died suddenly a few days ago. Was out barking like crazy into a dark night and gone by morning on the couch. He must have weighed 195 pounds. My 3 year old granddaughter just could not understand, she loved him so. I told her he was in doggie heaven chasing rainbows and butterflies. 😢 we only have so long with these best friends.
Our 15 yo dog responded miraculously to a chiropractic treatment. He was unable to stand, wouldn't eat, vet said it was time. Just one treatment and we had a puppy again.
💔😢🙏
One of mines (already passed with 13 y.o.) got better with omega 3 oil supplement. (Human drugstore, she was a big dog, and the dose was like a human)
Love this. Continued prayers. My 2 little fur babies mean the world to me so I feel for you and know your heart in this matter. 💜
Sasha, so glad to hear Jasper is improving! Good for you for trying everything and not giving up!