Use capsules instead of tablets wherever possible. Where no amount is indicated, follow the directions on the bottle.   Many of these supplements can be purchased in combination.  For example, milk thistle and dandelion can be purchased as a combined product.  Whenever possible use combination products.  It may take some time to read labels but it's time well invested.

Strained baby food meat is a great way to give supplements. Mix the meat with the pills and scoop onto your finger until it's gone.

Everything should be given twice daily unless noted.

If you feed kibble consider switching to a raw food diet.  For more information visit these
websites:

http://www.rawmeatybones.com/
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/3340/raw_food.html
http://www.ipass.net/~wrweber/barf.html
http://www.jps.net/punchie/barf.htm

Do I feed a raw diet?  Yes.  I order from this company:
http://www.halshan.com

Vitamin B complex: 50mg.
Vitamin E 400 IU
Vitamin A (Use the emulsified type) 25,000IU for three weeks then drop down to 10,000IU for three                  weeks. Rotate in three-week cycles.
Vitamin C plus Bioflavanoids: 1,000mg

 
Bilberry: three capsules
Dandelion: three capsules
Burdock: three capsules
Milk Thistle: 300mg
St. John's Wort: 300mg

Grape seed extract (given by weight: follow directions)
Isoflavone - 10mg
Bee Propolis (follow directions)
Quercetin: two capsules
Bromelain: 1000mg
Curcumin: 500mg

Organic Flaxseed Oil 1,000mg
Evening Primrose Oil, 1500mg once daily

Zinc 50mg with Copper 3mg Once daily
Selenium 200mcg (micrograms) once daily
Manganese 50mg once daily (use chelated form)
Kelp or sea meal...2,000mg once daily
Alfalfa tablets: 5 tablets
Kyolic garlic liquid: 1/4 teaspoon twice daily
Super Oxide dismutase (SOD) with catalase
Co-Enzyme Q10: 50mg

The following are amino acids: look for FREE FORM amino acids since these are easier to digest. (look in the body-building section)

Full Range, Free Form, Peptide Bond Amino Acids including Branch Chain Amino Acid group- all in capsules. At least 5 capsules daily split in AM and PM, Plus:

N-acetylcysteine - 500mg
L-methionine - 500mg
L-tyrosine - 500mg
L-glutathione – 50mg twice daily

Complete digestive enzyme: must include ox bile and the proteolytic enzymes. Give two capsules with each meal.... this is very important

One-half cup cottage cheese (cottage cheese is a sulfur based protein used by the body to bind to the fatty acid supplements which makes the fatty acids available for use by the body.

Everything listed above is there for a reason. It is this combination of supplements that has been successful, so please do not leave anything out.

Buying vitamins mail order is a real saving. Vitamin Discount Connection is one place I use: 1-800-848-2329.

DO NOT VACCINATE. Use the homeopathic nosodes instead of vaccines. Your dog's immune system is already damaged and modified live vaccines will further damage the immune process. The nosodes are available by mail from: Dr. Charles Loops (919) 542-0442 or Newton Labs 1-800-448-7256

DO NOT USE PESTICIDES. Contact me if you need information on safe alternatives. DO NOT USE monthly heartworm medicine--use the daily if heartworm is a problem in your area.

DO NOT give chlorinated water. If bottle water is not convenient put a filter on your kitchen water supply or give distilled water.

You must feed an all-natural diet. Raw fruits and vegetables should be ground up; fresh fish, brown rice, tofu, miso, sea vegetables like nori, wakame, dulse are excellent additions. If you do not feed a home made diet, use a dry food that is manufactured from ingredients "for human consumption" Innova, Precise and Solid Gold, for example

The following program of supplements is to build muscle, strengthen joints and assist arthritic dogs. It may be helpful with Myasthenia Gravis.

Everything is to be given twice daily unless otherwise stated; give with food.

Complete Digestive Enzyme complex, including pancreatin, Betain, Pepsin,
Papain: Give two capsules with each meal
Vitamin A as fish oil 10,000IU - (once daily)
Flaxseed Oil, cold-pressed: 1,000mg
Vitamin E, 400 IU
B-Complex (coenzyme formula) in capsule, 50 mg
Vitamin C with citrus bioflavonoids including rutin and hesperin: 500mg
Choline 250mg
Inositol 250mg
Kal Brand, Chelated Amino Minerals: 2 in AM- 1 in PM
Alpha Lipoic Acid 60 mg

Full Range, Free Form, Peptide Bond Amino Acids including Branch Chain

Amino Acid group- all in capsules. At least 5 capsules daily split in AM and PM, Plus:

N-acetylcysteine 500mg
L-glutamine 500mg
L-proline 500mg
L-Glycine 500mg
L-tyrosine - 500mg
N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG)1,000mg
Glucosamine sulfate 1,000mg
Chondroitin hcl 500mg
DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA) 1,000mg

Boswellic Acid (Ayurved formula) 500 mg 1 in AM - 2 in PM
Curcumin - 500 mg -- 3 in AM - 2 in PM
Bromelain 1,500mg
Quercetin 400mg
Licorice Root 450mg capsules - 4 daily
Cat's Claw - 4 capsules daily
Suma - 6 capsules daily

One-half cup cottage cheese (helps in assimilating the EFAs)

This program provides the amino acids your dog may not be able to synthesize plus adds amino acids to assist with that process. You'll be giving the co-factors needed to utilize the amino acids--those are B-vitamins and minerals. If you cannot get KAL brand, any brand chelated mineral complex with trace minerals is good. Other nutrients are for building collagen and cartilage, producing synovial fluid; some are anti-inflammatory which will help with current inflammatory processes and help prevent arthritic calcification. Some are for muscle building.

Continue with exercise as much as can be tolerated. Feed high quality protein that is easy to digest like cheese, eggs, chicken, turkey, fresh cooked beef, organ meats like heart and kidney.

Licorice Root 450mg capsules - 4 daily
Cat's Claw - 4 capsules daily
Bromelain: 3,000mg daily
NAG: N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG)1,000mg
Glucosamine Sulfate: 1,000mg daily
Kyolic Garlic: 3 tablets
Grape seed extract: given by weight, follow directions
SOD (superoxide dismutase) 2,000mg daily

Full Range, Free Form, Peptide Bond Amino Acids including Branch Chain Amino Acid
group- all in capsules. At least 5 capsules daily split in AM and PM, Plus:

L-lysine:  500mg daily
L-cysteine: 500mg daily
L-methionine: 500mg daily

You must feed an all-natural diet. Raw fruits and vegetables should be ground up; fresh fish, brown rice, tofu, miso, sea vegetables like nori, wakame, dulse are excellent additions.   The addition of certain raw vegetables to the diet is important.   Some studies have shown that cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, kale and brussel sprouts contain a chemical called indole-e-carbinol that may be important in combating lupus.  Avoid vegetables like peppers, tomatoes and eggplant.

A low fat, lower protein diet is important to assist with kidney function.

One-half cup fat-free cottage cheese (cottage cheese is a sulfur based protein used by the body to bind to the fatty acid supplements which makes the fatty acids available for use by the body.)

Complete digestive enzyme: must include ox bile and the proteolytic enzymes. Give two capsules with each meal.... this is very important

Dogs with lupus are often sensitive to sunlight and other types of light.   Exposure to sunlight can cause
damage to the skin of the nose, fever, pain, fatigue so avoid leaving your dog outside in the sun.

DO NOT VACCINATE. Use the homeopathic nosodes instead of vaccines. Your dog's immune system is already damaged and modified live vaccines will further damage the immune process. The nosodes are available by mail from: Dr. Charles Loops (919) 542-0442 or Newton Labs 1-800-448-7256

DO NOT USE PESTICIDES. Contact me if you need information on safe alternatives. DO NOT USE monthly heartworm medicine--use the daily if heartworm is a problem in your area.

DO NOT give chlorinated water. If bottle water is not convenient put a filter on your kitchen water supply or give distilled water.

               NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS AS AN ADDITION TO ALLERGY TREATMENTS

Allergies are an abnormal response to a substance the immune system perceives as "foreign." Substances that trigger allergic reactions can be inhaled, absorbed and ingested. They include pollens, mold, dust, food, drugs, and chemicals. The allergic response can produce symptoms that affect every organ in the body often imitating other diseases.

Traditional veterinary medicine treats allergies with allergy skin tests, desensitization injections, steroids and antihistamines. Allergy shots that you often give at home are 55-85% effective depending on the dog and severity of the allergic reaction.

The following supplements will strengthen your dog's immune system and cut down on the amount of drugs needed to effect remission of the symptoms. This list is not intended to replace any traditional treatments your veterinarian prescribes.

Use capsules instead of tablets whenever possible. When no amount is given, follow the directions on the bottle. Strained baby food meat is a great way to give supplements. Mix the meat with the pills, scoop onto your finger and give to your dog.

Unless otherwise noted, everything should be given twice daily with food

Vitamin A--from fish oil: 25,000IU for three weeks, then 10,000IU for three weeks. Rotate in cycles of three weeks.
Vitamin C: Ester C with bioflavanoids: 1,000mg twice daily
Vitamin B complex: 50mg twice daily
Biotin: 5mg daily (Country Life has a 5mg capsule)
Choline and Inositol: 225mg each twice daily (can be purchased as a
combination capsule)

Full Range, Free Form, Peptide Bond Amino Acids including Branch Chain Amino Acid group- all in capsules. At least 5 capsules daily split in AM and PM, Plus:

N-acetylcysteine - 500mg
L-methionine - 500mg
L-tyrosine - 500mg
L-glutathione – 50mg twice daily

Selene E (this product is by Schiff and is a combination of Vitamin E-400IU and selenium-200mcg) one daily.
Kelp: Icelandic kelp preferred: 1,000mg once daily
Zinc 50mg with Copper 3mg once daily
Chromium: 400mcg once daily
Flaxseed oil: 1,000mg; 2 in am and 1 in pm (3,000mg daily total)
GLA from Borage Oil: 240 mg once daily
Bromelain: 1,000mg capsules; 3 daily split between am and pm
Quercetin: 500mg capsules; one twice daily

Burdock: 3 capsules twice daily
Nettle: 3 capsules twice daily
Pau d'Arco: 3 capsules twice daily
Silymarin: 300mg twice daily

Kyolic garlic liquid: 1/4 teaspoon daily
Grape seed extract: given by weight, follow directions
Co-enzyme Q10: 50mg daily twice daily

One-half cup cottage cheese (cottage cheese is a sulfur based protein used by the body to bind to the fatty acid supplements which makes the fatty acids available for use by the body.)

Complete digestive enzyme: must include ox bile and the proteolytic enzymes. Give two capsules with each meal.... this is very important

Everything listed above is there for a reason. It is this combination of supplements that has been successful so please do not leave anything out.

If you can find a vitamin/mineral for humans that contains the elements listed, by all means use it then make up any difference with an additional supplement. Check in the body-building section of your health food store. They often have combination supplements of many vitamin-mineral-amino acids. Buying vitamins mail order is a saving. Vitamin Discount Connection is one place I use: 1-800-848-2329

DO NOT VACCINATE: Use homeopathic nosodes instead of vaccines. Your dog's immune system is already damaged and modified live vaccines will further damage the immune process. The nosodes are available by mail from Dr. Charles Loops (919) 542-0442 or Newton Labs: 1-800-448-7256.

DO NOT GIVE chlorinated water. If bottle water is not convenient put a filter on your water supply or give distilled water.

DO NOT USE PESTICIDES: Contact me if you want information on natural flea control.

DO NOT USE MONTHLY HEARTWORM, use daily if you live a heartworm area.

You must feed an all-natural diet. Raw fruits and vegetables should be ground up; fresh fish, brown rice, tofu, miso, sea vegetables like nori, wakame, dulse are excellent additions. If you do not feed a home made diet, use a dry food that is manufactured from ingredients "for human consumption." Innova, Natural Balance Ultra Premium, Precise and Solid Gold.

Flower remedies are plant extracts designed to treat the mental and emotional causes of physical illness. Each remedy works to normalize an underlying emotional cause of a physical or behavioral illness. Dr. Edward Bach, an English physician whose observations linked physical illness with emotional causes in his patients, formulated the oldest and most popular flower remedies in the 1930s.

The remedies are purchased in amber bottles and should be kept in a cool dark area. You can mix 6 essences together but no more than 6 at one time. Mix equal amounts in a dark bottle, add a little filtered water then put 4-6 drops into each water bowl. Your Akita will be treated with the remedies every time it drinks water. It is safe for a healthy dog to drink the water without any ill effects.

For allergies of all types, the following Bach remedies assist the body to promote healing, and stimulate a more natural immune response to allergens.

Agrimony
Beech
Cherry Plum
Crab Apple
Olive
Walnut

You must be patient. It took a long time for your Akita's immune system to reach overload, it will take a few months to begin healing.

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