Animal Echoes

Seizures in Pets

2009-11-10T19:16:00.001-05:00

Seizures are scary when you first notice them in your pet. My dog Tags has them and even though he is almost 11 years old, it is still scary when he has one. If your pet has seizures please take them to the vet and get them tested to make sure that they are caused by another underlining condition. Some causes of Seizures in pets are:

A Blow to the head
Calcium Deficiencies (usually in nursing mothers)
End stage heartworm disease
Toxic plants
Chemicals
Fertilizers
Poisoning.
Blood Glucose that is to high
Certain disease can cause seizures

Below are some items that may cause seizures but may not be able to found with blood work.

Allergies to certain foods or ingredients
Stress in the household

The most common way to control seizures in both people and animals is with Phenobarbital. Tags was on it for about a year. It does have adverse side effects, that I was told would go away with time and they did not. He was always tired and didn’t want to play anymore so he gain weight and he was always drinking water and because of that always going to the bathroom, sometimes in his sleep. If you animal is on Phenobarbital, you will go in and have blood work done to make sure that the medication is not doing damage to their liver. Luckily it didn’t to any to Tags, but he had to have blood work every 3 months while on it. I looked at ways to prevent seizures and since the vet decided that they were minor we took him off the medication, but please consult with your vet before removing your pet off any medications that they are.
Some natural ways to treat Seizures in animals:

Changing your animal’s diet. You can try feeding an all organic and natural food, if they have food allergies remove that food from their diet completely. Tags is allergic to corn so we do not buy any food with corn or corn syrup in it. You can also try to feed an all raw diet to your pet.
Use an all natural remedy to help with the seizures. An example I found was called EaseSure Which can be purchased here.
Do nothing, we treat Tags after he has his seizures with rescue remedy and watch him to make sure that he is doing fine. He has not had a seizure in a few years and we are grateful for that, we still have to watch him to make sure that he is doing fine.

I hope that this gives you hope if your pet has seizures or if you were worried about them. Please note that I am not a vet and this is not to give medical advice, please check with your vet for any treatments that you choose to do with your pet, but that it does give you hope that you do not have to treat your pet with drugs that can be harmful for them.

In case you’re wondering, Tags use to have seizures 3 times a day before we put him on Phenobarbital, He went down to having them 1 a week while on the Phenobarbital but he was not a happy dog. I took him off after year and he has only had about 5 in the last 7 years. I am a firm believer in the quality life versus of quantity of life. I wanted him to be able to play and be happy again, so that is the reason, I took him off, but please check with your vet before taking your pet off any medication, mine agreed to wean him off it and it took about 3 months to get off completely, but it was success for us, but it may not be for you and your pet.

Forgiveness

2009-11-06T18:11:00.002-05:00

Rather than denying or venting angry,learn how to forgive. It’s an answer being explored more widely today. “Why is forgiveness so powerful a force?” asks Harry Aponte, in the Journal of Family Therapy. “Because it is a direct product of love.”

Forgiveness, the antidote to taking offense, isn’t easy; self-sacrifice is involved. But it carries a lighter price tag than nursing a feud or holding a grudge. Not forgiving gives another person power over us. Forgiveness sets us free of imprisoning bitterness, anger, revenge and resentment and allows us to find a new way to think of the “wrongdoer.”

Robert Enright, an education psychologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and known as the father of forgiveness research, has observed that those who practice forgiveness usually maintain their emotional health. For people who are able to let go of the hurt, he says, “Much of the giving comes back to us in a form a spiritual person might call peace … in a diminishment of anxiety and depression and an increase of hope and self-esteem.”

Enright established the International Forgiveness Institute in 1994 to share research on the power of forgiveness. This summer, he’s in Belfast, Northern Ireland, assessing the cumulative effects of his ongoing curriculum there introducing school children to the idea of forgiveness. “We simply lay the foundation that there’s such a thing as forgiveness,” he notes. His U.S. pilot city is Milwaukee, which CityRating.com reports has property crime rates exceeding the national average and a murder rate higher than Belfast’s.

“I think forgiveness absolutely has to be learned,” advises Enright. He emphasizes that forgiveness is not weakness; it is not forgetting, excusing, condoning or reconciling oneself to a wrong done. Neither does it preclude justice.

“Our work in forgiveness education is based on the conviction that forgiveness can reduce anger,” Enright explains, “and that a decrease in anger leads to less depression and anxiety and to stronger academic achievement and more peaceful social behavior.”

Robert Enright’s books include the seminal Forgiveness is a Choice and his book for children, Rising Above the Storm Clouds: What It’s Like to Forgive.

Source: Natural Awakenings August 2009

1. What it is:

Moral
It is a response to an injustice (a moral wrong).
It is a turning to the "good" in the face of this wrongdoing.
Goodwill
Merciful restraint from pursuing resentment or revenge.
Generosity or offering good things such as: attention, time, remembrances on holidays.
Moral Love or contributing to the betterment of the other.
Paradoxical
It is the foregoing of resentment or revenge when the wrongdoer's actions deserve it and giving the gifts of mercy, generosity and love when the wrongdoer does not deserve them.
As we give the gift of forgiveness we ourselves are healed.
Beyond duty
A freely chosen gift (rather than a grim obligation).
The overcoming of wrongdoing with good.
2. What it is not:

Forgetting/Denial
Time passing/ignoring the effects of the wrongdoing.
Condoning
Nothing that bad happened. It was only this one time. It won't happen again.
Excusing
The person did this because.....it wasn't really their responsibility.
Condemning
She/he deserves to know they have wronged me.
"Forgiving" with a sense of moral superiority.
Seeking Justice or Compensation
Forgiveness is not a quid pro quo deal--it doesn't demand compensation first.
3. Important Distinction:

Forgiveness: One person's moral response to another's injustice
Reconciliation: Two parties coming together in mutual respect

Cute Friday

2009-11-06T07:26:00.000-05:00

Beagle Puppy Attacks Rottweiler

Helping your pet with their first vet visit

2009-11-04T09:00:00.001-05:00

Helping your Pet with their first visit to the vet is important. It also makes it easier to bring them back when it less traumatic experience and can be one of the best things you can do for you and your pet.

1. Handling

- Help your pet get use to being handled by the vet. Do when you are cuddling your pet play with their ears, feel and tail. Manipulate their body parts as a vet would do in an exam. This will make all this very normal for them.
- Older pets may not be as tolerate with being handled in this way, you should take it slow and work with your pet. If they start biting or scratching, stop and try again later, if it continues you may want to consult a behavior consultant or animal communicator.

2. Pre-Visit

If you vet offers a pre visit then schedule one. This is where you pet will be able to meet the vet staff without being poke and prodded.

- Bring treats that your pet loves and give them to the staff, to give to your furry baby.

- Let them check out the exam room, scales, etc...

3. Day of the visit

- For Dogs

· Arrive a few minutes early to take your dog for a walk before entering. This will reassure your dog by being able to sniff all the new smells, explore and relive themselves before going in.

· Take your dogs favorite treats and if they like toys bring their favorite one with you to keep them distracted and happy.

· Do not allow them to visit with other dogs unless given permission to.

- For Cats

· Introduce your cat to a carrier at home before scheduling the visit. That way your cat will feel comfortable and safe in the carrier.

Feed your cat in the carrier for a few weeks to make it feel safe instead of a confinement or punishment.

Place a small towel or mat in their favorite sleeping place for a while and then put in the carrier a few days before the trip to make it feel safe

4. Alternative Therapy

· Rescue Remedy: liquid homeopathic treatment can be found in stores that carry Bach Flower Remedies. Apply about 4 drops into your pet mouth or add it to their food or water.

Your Home Veterinary First-Aid Kit

2009-11-02T09:00:00.001-05:00

Ready-made first-aid kits are available at pet stores or through catalogs. You can also put one together yourself, using items from around the house. Put the kit where it can be easily found and include your veterinarian's business card, along with the phone number for and directions to the nearest emergency clinic. Check the kit every once in a while to make sure you aren't running low on any supplies and everything is still usable.

The following items make up a basic first-aid kit:

Activated charcoal (available at drugstores) for absorbing poisons
Adhesive tape to secure bandages
Antibacterial ointment or powder for cleaning wounds
Antidiarrheal agent such as Kaopectate (Ask your vet what amount is appropriate for controlling your dog's diarrhea.)
Blunt-tipped scissors to trim away hair from wounds and cut bandaging material
Cotton balls and cotton swabs
Gauze pads and rolls to make bandages
Hydrogen peroxide (3 percent) to clean wounds
Laxative or antacid such as milk of magnesia
Lubricating jelly or petroleum jelly to lubricate a thermometer
Needleless syringe for giving liquid medications
Plaster splint for broken limbs
Plastic eyedropper to administer liquid medications or eyedrops
Rectal thermometer
Rubbing alcohol
Syrup of ipecac to induce vomiting
Tweezers

Other helpful items for your kit might be needle-nose pliers to remove porcupine quills or other items stuck in the mouth or throat, sanitary napkins to help stop heavy blood flow, and towels.

Chiropractic Care for your Pets

2009-10-30T09:18:00.001-04:00

What is chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a modality focusing on musculoskeletal disorders and their effect on the nervous system. Treatment is aimed at restoring normal musculoskeletal function by providing an adjustment to the animal's body.

What is the chiropractic adjustment?

The most common definition is a high velocity thrust on a specific joint given by hand or an instrument to restore normal motion to the joint. The result should be to relieve pain or to correct abnormal posture or movement.

What types of problems can chiropractic treat?

Many lameness, behavioral, and performance problems can be treated successfully with chiropractic. If your animal can't run, jump or move in his usual manner, it is possible chiropractic treatment could help. There is no list of exact problems that always respond to chiropractic but common conditions or symptoms that tend to respond well to chiropractic include:
• Back or neck pain
• Lameness
• Stiffness
• Abnormal body posture such as neck held low or back hunched
• Difficulty getting up or lying down
• Gait abnormalities such as bunny hopping, pacing, not tracking straight
• Muscle loss or weakness in one or more limbs
• Behavior problems such as head tossing or unwillingness to go forward

How does chiropractic treatment work?

To oversimplify, a chiropractic adjustment affects the neuromuscular system. Muscles move bones. Nerves tell muscles what to do. There are various theories suggesting how chiropractic might work. A manual thrust over a specific area may affect stretch and tension receptors in muscles and joints. The effect is to restore normal musculoskeletal tone. Special receptors in muscles, tendons, and joints convey messages between muscles and the central nervous system (spinal cord and brain) about the state of muscle tension. Restoring normal musculoskeletal posture and motion is a central therapeutic goal across all types of manual therapy, including osteopathy, massage, TTouch, and chiropractic. Chiropractic primarily uses a high velocity thrust to achieve results. Other methods of manual therapy appear to have a similar effect on the neuromuscular communication system, so a common mechanism of action may apply across different therapies.

Is chiropractic safe? Does it hurt?

For most musculoskeletal disorders of domestic animals, it is likely that chiropractic treatment has less risk than that associated with common medical and surgical treatments for these conditions. There is no published data on the safety of animal chiropractic treatment. In human patients, chiropractic (like all medicine) does have documented risks. Statistically rare complications have been reported. The most common side effect is localized muscle soreness. If a practitioner is not familiar with veterinary anatomy, or if the animal is nervous and moves around or stiffens its muscles during the treatment, soft tissue or joint trauma may occur. It is important that your animal feels comfortable with the practitioner and is relaxed during the treatment. There are some gentle chiropractic techniques that do not use manual thrusts, and these may be more appropriate for a tense or uncooperative animal.

A veterinary examination prior to chiropractic treatment is important to identify patients that might be harmed by chiropractic. For example if your pet has a fracture or a tumor, chiropractic treatment in affected areas is contraindicated.

Professionally trained doctors know how to assess pain and reduce the chances of painful adjustments without medication. If a manual adjustment is too painful for your animal, I will use a gentle instrument-assisted method or apply a different treatment such as acupuncture or laser.

Is is a cure all?

Chiropractic care is not a cure all and should be used along with your regular veterinary care. But is can help your animal live a pain free life and help with aligments listed above.

Veterinary Alternatives for Common Conditions

2009-10-28T08:02:00.001-04:00

Cancer

Conventional medicine. Depending on the type of cancer and its location, surgery may or may not be used to remove the tumor(s). Radiation, chemotherapy or both may also be included.
Holistic medicine. The best defense against most types of cancer is a strong immune system. However, depending on the type and location of the cancer, as well as the animal’s general condition, surgery, radiation or chemotherapy may or may not be used initially to remove or kill cancerous cells. Regardless, nutritional changes offer additional support. For example, decreasing carbohydrates can “starve” cancer cells (glucose is a cancer cell’s favorite fuel) and increasing omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit the formation and spread of cancers and guard against wasting. Antioxidants and immune system-enhancing herbs, such as the antimicrobials garlic (Allium sativum) and goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) are other options for ongoing treatment and protection against the toxic effects of conventional treatments.

Kidney Disease

Conventional medicine. Treatment generally consists of dietary changes, such as reducing protein, phosphorus and sodium, while increasing B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Additional options include increasing subcutaneous or intravenous fluids, as well as pharmaceuticals to relieve vomiting from uremic toxin overload.
Holistic medicine. Dietary changes and additional fluids form the treatment base, but many alternative therapies also may help, such as the herbs astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) to improve kidney circulation; dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinale) for anti-inflammatory activity and waste elimination; echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) for its immune-stimulating and antimicrobial effects; and garlic (Allium sativum) to increase detoxification enzymes and for its antimicrobial activity. Homeopathic remedies such as Silicea to boost stamina or Thuja occidentalis for urinary tract infections may offer additional support.

Heart Disease

Conventional medicine. Besides dietary recommendations and exercise, there’s virtually nothing in conventional veterinary medicine to address heart disease. It’s not until the condition progresses to heart failure that conventional drugs such as ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, diuretics and calcium channel blockers become helpful.
Holistic medicine. In contrast, earlier is better for treating heart disease with alternative therapies such as the herb, hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha), shown to both strengthen the heart and stabilize it against arrhythmias. Other homeopathic remedies include Adonis vernalis to strengthen heart contractions and Strophanthus hispidus to tone heart muscle (both remedies are purported to help remove excess fluid, as well). Carnitine and taurine amino acid supplements also may be beneficial, because deficiencies of both have been linked to dilated cardiomyopathy (congestive heart failure).

10 tips to keep your animal friend feeling young at heart

2009-10-26T11:53:00.001-04:00

1. A wholesome diet

- Fresh Filtered or Spring Water

You can choose any of the following diets

-Raw diet

- Cooked Meat with vegetables

- Purchase a high quality packaged food

2. Vitamins for Vitality

- Antioxidants

* Vitamin C for immune System

* Vitamin E for allergies, arthritis, heart disease

*Co Q-10 raises flagging energy levels

* Vitamin A helps fight infection and cancer

- Essential Fatty acids

*Omega-3 Oils for arthritis, allergies and immune problems

* Omega-6as alleviates dry, itching skin

- Digestive enzymes

enhances digestion and intestinal health

- Glucosamine, Chondrotin and MSM

Helpful with joint issues

-Glandulars

supports aging glands and organs

3. Keep them Moving

Make sure that they get regular exercise to keep their joints healthy and it also prevent obesity.

4. Regular Tooth Checkups

Prevents pain, gingivitis, tooth loss, infections , etc.

5. Limit Vaccines

You do not want to over vaccinate your pet.

instead of vaccinated ever year, see if your vet will do a titer test to see if you animal needs to be vaccinated by testing their antibodies

6. Keep his mind sharp

Introduce new toys, need settings, find new ways of simulating them so that they don't loose their cognitive skills.

7. Regular Vet Checkups

Mature animals need to get checked once or twice a year by a vet. This way they can find problems before they are is noting that can be done.

8. Avoid Chemicals

Avoid chemical fleas preventatives, either prescription or over the counter. They have side effects that can effect your mature animal more then a younger one. Use caution when using Heart worm medication with you older animal. You can now find all natural products for prevention and treatment.

9. Skin Issues

All animals need regular grooming. You want to use an all natural shampoo and conditioner so as not to dry out the skin. make sure that your animal is completely dry so that they do not sick from being wet and cold. Grooming not only helps keep your animal’s coat and skin in good condition but, like massage, also enhances his circulation.

10. Love

You pet needs lots of love. You want to treat them with respect and love them kindly. They are slowing down, so you will need to be patience with them and love them for the great beings that they are.

Today I thought I would post some cute items

2009-10-22T11:41:00.003-04:00

Pets in costumes < Cute Video

Halloween Dangers

2009-10-21T00:00:00.000-04:00

With Halloween Coming up, I thought it would be a good idea to address the dangers that Halloween poses to your pets.

Decorations

• Supervise all candles - pets are attracted to the bright "lights" in a darkened room. Not only could they receive serious burns, but they could knock the candles over, spilling hot wax onto furniture and carpeting. Don't leave candles unattended for their sake and for the obvious fire hazards.
• All other decorations should be carefully placed so that the pets can't pull or scratch off any small pieces to swallow.
• Cover or tack down electrical cords.

Candy

• Chocolate: Make sure your kids know to hide their Halloween stash from food-seeking dogs. Ninety-five percent of Pet Poison Help line’s chocolate calls involve dogs getting into chocolate candy. Keep in mind, the less sweet and the darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is to your pet. Baker’s chocolate and dark chocolate pose the biggest problem.
• Other candy: Remember when you felt ill after gorging on too much candy? The same thing can happen to pets. Large ingestions of high-fat, high-sugar foods may lead to a condition called pancreatitis — a painful and potentially fatal inflammation of the pancreas. Signs of pancreatitis typically show up two to four days after ingesting a large high-fat meal. Monitor your pet for a decreased appetite, vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea and other odd behavior.
• Raisins/grapes: While small boxes of raisins are popular and healthy treats for people, keep them away from dogs. Even small numbers of raisins or grapes can cause kidney failure in dogs (and possibly cats). Never offer grapes or raisins as snacks for your pets. Choose carrots, peas, green beans or apples instead.
• Candy wrappers: Not only is candy toxic to pets, but so are the wrappers. Few animals will bother to unwrap Halloween treats before eating them. Ingestion of foil and cellophane wrappers may cause a bowel obstruction when ingested in large quantities.

Costumes

• Glow sticks/jewelry: Pets, especially cats, love to chew on these colorful toys. Though not highly poisonous, the glowing contents can cause pain and irritation in the mouth as well as profuse drooling, nausea and vomiting.
• Costumes: While dressing up our pets can be entertaining, keep in mind that your pet may not enjoy it. Make sure the costume does not impair their vision or movement. Also, beware of costumes containing metallic beads, snaps or other small pieces. If ingested, some metals (especially zinc and lead) can result in serious poisoning. Never dye or apply coloring to your pets’ fur. Even if the dye is labeled non-toxic, many are not meant to be ingested and can potentially cause harm.
Additionally, pets may be afraid of people dressed in costumes and may not even recognize those they typically know. Fear can cause animals to act aggressively or in an unpredictable manner. If your pet seems nervous or afraid, make sure to have a safe area for them to hide or take a “time out.
4. If you have a black cat or dog, you may want to make sure that they are in the house. Kids and adults tend to be a little more mischievous and tend to play pranks that lead to the animals being hurt or even their death. In fact if possible leave them in the house unless supervisor thorough the month of October.

Trick or Treat Visitors

• If you have a pet that is afraid of loud noises, you will be better off leaving them house with noise of radio or television to drown out the noise.
• You will want to keep your pet from the door so that they don’t slip out when you are at the door. Keep them in another room or in a crate for the time that you are having little visitors.
• It is will be better to leave your pet at home if you are going treat or treating, since they can become frightened and end up becoming aggressive, even if they are normally a very docile animal.

Tips to Help Your Pet Live Longer

2009-10-19T10:43:00.002-04:00

If you’re an animal lover like I am, you probably have at least one pet or more. And I dare say that you have great concerns for their health as would any good parent of their children. Not withstanding these “children” are furry, we’re on a constant search for ways to make their lives healthier and happier.

In all actuality if we deal well with these two components, our pets will also live longer lives. Some pet owners get so attached to their animal family that they would consider cloning them; this is not only expensive but un-necessary. We’re going to tell you how to sometimes double your pet’s years with you.

The most important aspect of keeping your pet healthy is a healthy diet. The first thing we think about is commercial pet food but there’s very, very, very little in the market place that has positive frequencies – most are actually toxic. For full details, you’ll want to read the reports we have from an animal activist and also a veterinarian – you will be shocked.

The answer, of course, is to do what thinking humans have done – go natural and not just for safety’s sake. For dogs and cats, natural is “raw” and the BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet is the best I’ve found. Designed years ago by veterinarian, Dr. Ian Billinghurst, the raw food diet just makes sense.

Our two dogs, a schnauzer and a Pom, maintained peak health on raw organ meats and bones plus raw vegetables and fruit. Try beef heart and kidneys cut into pieces of an appropriate size and frozen in plastic baggies to be thawed as needed. And on weekends we give them raw bones. Why raw? Because cooked bones splinter and therefore are dangerous. The Pom was small so she got raw chicken bones and she lived 17 years and, by the way, still had all her teeth!

Remember, you don’t have to buy fancy pre-packaged frozen foods. Raw organ meats are cheaper and usually can be ordered at your supermarket meat department.

The kitten has enjoyed raw chicken liver every night since she was five weeks old. Her predecessor lived to 20 on that diet along with a good all-natural dry food. Feeding our animals cooked foods; even “home-cooked rice and lamb” as some of you have told me you dutifully do, will have the same effect on your pet as it does on humans – a shorter life!

Raw veggies and fruit are part of the daily regimen for dogs. We still haven’t gotten the cats to try them yet – if you know how to do that, let me know. Try them on anything, especially if they are underfoot as you’re preparing a salad or cutting up fruit. We’ve been warned about grapes and onions – why, no one has been able to tell us as yet.

We fill in with kibbles, again all natural with no fillers, “animal by-products” or chemicals. Three we have found that are exceptional are Flint River Ranch, Paul Newman’s brand. On an intuited rating scale of 1 to 10, these are all at “10”. Most others have “0” nutritive value no matter what the cost or the “hype”. If your pet begins to experience symptoms of ill health, your pet’s diet may be at the core of the problem. Sad but true.

A healthy animal (dog, cat, hamster, horse, parakeet) will be a happy animal. Of course they’ll need human interaction, exercise, out-door time and toys.

If you have a pet with any kind of health challenge consider going natural. It’s advantageous to know that all allopathic medicine is toxic and can accumulate in the cells to cause other problems in the future. If you want your pet to live a long life, using natural remedies is most important. Unfortunately many herbs and other supplements are difficult to use with our pets; how do you give a ferret, lizard or parakeet “garlic” or “golden seal” for an infection?

There are answers for helping our pets heal without toxic meds and expensive (and traumatic!) surgery. Quantum/based water formulas are available which can be put by the dropperful right on the animal’s food twice a day – or directly in the mouth. These are water-based and programmed with the frequencies of hundreds of herbs and other “naturals”. And, they are taste-free! Future medicine, the new energy medicine, is here and none too soon. We would encourage you to experiment with these water formulas no matter what the health challenge of your pet before making the decision to go allopathic.

And if you are fortunate enough to have animals with no health issues, you’ll be pleased to know that energy medicine is a prescription for longevity no matter what kind of animal it is. We think you’ll be surprised at the powerful results you’ll get from using natural remedies and most especially the new energy medicine.

Carol Keppler, B.S., Ed, is a master teacher and energy intuitive. She has been called a “pioneer” in the field of energy medicine, developing formulas for both people and pets. (www.liquihealth.com and www.energymedicinefoundation.org).

Thanks Carol and we look forward to more article regarding these wonderful products in the future. In the meantime we invite all our readers to check out these website. jb

Important Minerals For Your Healthy Body

2009-10-16T12:21:00.000-04:00

Important Minerals For Your Healthy Body
Copyright (c) 2009 Mark and Janet Davis

Along with vitamins, minerals are essential to the body's good health. They are inorganic elements that the body doesn't make; instead, we obtain them from the foods we eat or through supplements.

It's been reported that some 56 percent of adults in the U.S. use some kind of nutritional supplements, fueling an industry that sells more than $1.5 billion in products every year. If you're spending money on supplements, you should know what you're getting.

There are two kinds of minerals: trace minerals and macrominerals. The category of trace minerals includes iron, zinc, copper, selenium, iodine, fluoride and chromium. Trace minerals are only found in tiny, trace amounts in your body. Macrominerals are needed in larger amounts in your body - these are sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, sulphur, cobalt and chloride. Each mineral works in different ways to contribute to the body's health and wellbeing.

The following is a list of each mineral, the foods in which it can be found, and what it does for your body. In future articles, we'll discuss the various minerals in more detail.

Calcium is the most important macromineral for bone and teeth health. Without it, we couldn't stand up and chew our food. Foods rich in calcium are dairy products, such as milk, yogurt and cheese. Canned fish, such as canned salmon or sardines, and green vegetable such as broccoli also provide us with needed calcium. Calcium is so important that some foods, such as cereals and juices, are fortified with it.

Iron helps oxygen get from the lungs to the rest of the body. It is also essential in the production of hemoglobin. Iron can be found in red meats, tuna, salmon, eggs, beans, potatoes, raisins and green leafy vegetables.

Potassium is essential for keeping the nervous system working. Foods such as bananas, tomatoes, broccoli, potatoes, citrus fruit, legumes and nuts are rich in potassium.

Zinc strengthens the body's immune system and wards off illness and infection. Zinc can be found in legumes and meats such as beef, pork and lamb.

Magnesium is found in bones. It helps the body maintain a healthy metabolism and cholesterol level. It also converts sugar into energy. Spinach, beans, peas, nuts, seeds and grains are an excellent source for magnesium. Tap water also contains traces of the mineral but the amount will vary according to the water supply.

Manganese helps increase the absorption of nutrients such as biotin, thiamin and ascorbic acid. It helps maintain healthy bones and blood sugar levels and maximizes the function of the thyroid gland. It also contributes to healthy nerve function. Foods high in manganese are mustard and collard greens, kale, chard, raspberries, pineapple, lettuce and maple syrup.

Sodium, which is found in salt, maintains the body's blood pressure. Since too much sodium can lead to health problems, it is important to realize that processed foods such as bread, tomato sauce, Chinese foods, and potato chips have high sodium content.

Copper protects the cardiovascular and nervous systems, as well as bones. It helps keep arteries from hardening and is needed for healthy hair and skin. The body also needs copper to produce antioxidants. Half of the body's copper supply is in the bones and muscles. Copper can be found in beef liver, black-eyed peas, shellfish and cocoa.

Chromium controls the body's insulin and normalizes sugar levels. It also lowers bad cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Foods that contain chromium are romaine lettuce, onions, tomatoes, brewer's yeast, oysters, liver and bran. Since few diets provide enough chromium, a daily supplement is recommended.

Sulphur is known as the "beauty" mineral. It keeps hair, nails and skin strong. It plays a role in the production of collagen, which helps maintain the skin's elasticity. Sulphur also helps with such conditions as eczema, psoriasis and acne. Sulphur can be found in lean meats, fish, eggs, milk, legumes, cabbage, brussel sprouts and turnips.

Cobalt is a part of Vitamin B12, which is needed for healthy red blood cells. It can be found in fish, nuts, green leafy vegetables and cereals.

Chloride helps the body maintain fluid in blood vessels and muscles and maintain healthy kidneys. Chloride can be found in table salt, kelp, olives, tomatoes and celery.

Iodine, which is found mainly in the thyroid gland, regulates the release of energy in the body. It also regulates the metabolism, so without iodine, a person would gain a great deal of weight. Iodine also contributes to healthy hair, skin, nails and teeth. Good sources of iodine are leafy vegetables, fish, shellfish, and onions.

Fluoride is a mineral that can be added to water or toothpaste, as it is not found in any significant quantity in foods. Fluoride is crucial for the maintenance of strong teeth and the prevention of tooth decay.

Selenium is needed to prevent heart disease and cancer. It works with Vitamin E as an antioxidant to help slow the aging process. Foods high in selenium are nuts, seafood, legumes, cereals and turkey.

The body uses many essential minerals, and a balanced diet is critical to ensure that it receives enough for optimal functioning. A deficiency of certain minerals can lead to severe health problems. If your diet is lacking any of these minerals, you should consider taking supplements to make up for any deficiencies.

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What Reiki Can Do

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It’s important to remember that while Reiki is a very strong force, it is not a substitute for proper veterinary care. Unless licensed as a vet, a Reiki practitioner does not diagnose illness. She simply facilitates the healing and relief that Reiki can bring. “Reiki works as an effective complement to other healing systems, accelerating the action of other therapies and decreasing side effects,” notes Elizabeth Fulton and Kathleen Prasad of the Animal Reiki Center in the San Francisco Bay area. That said, miracles do happen. Tumors have disappeared, chronic illnesses have cleared up, and irrational fears or behavior patterns have adjusted themselves. If there are visual symptoms such as swelling, it is not unusual to see them lessen during and after treatment. Pain relief is perhaps the most common result – Reiki often decreases pain levels, easing movement and/or increasing range of motion. Reiki can also ease emotional issues such as separation anxiety, phobias, or distress stemming from trauma. Dawn Starnes of Dogs by D in Maine uses Reiki as part of everyday interaction with the animals in her kennel and grooming shop. She uses it to ease anxiety associated with the grooming process, or to soothe separation anxiety, lack of appetite and homesickness in boarding dogs. Depending on the level of training a practitioner has, she can facilitate healing in many different ways. There are even tools for sending Reiki over distance and through time. Many practitioners find their intuitive and animal communication abilities open up or become stronger as they use Reiki.

How Reiki Heals

We are alive because Reiki (our life force) is flowing through us. Reiki flows within the physical body though pathways called "Chakras, Meridians and Nadis." It also flows around us in a field of energy layers called the "Aura." A constant, uninterrupted supply of Reiki is needed to nourish the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it causes diminished function in one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body and illness can manifest. Reiki heals by being channeled by the Reiki Healer to the physical body or Aura where there are disruptions or blockages in its flow. This supplies the needed Reiki and helps clear any blockages that are present so the Reiki can flow in a healthy and natural way.

Top 10 Household Hazards

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1. Human medications
From over-the-counter pain relievers to prescription drugs, human medications are the most common cause of poisoning in dogs and cats. “Just one extra-strength acetaminophen can be deadly to a cat, and just four regular-strength ibuprofen can lead to serious kidney problems in a 10-pound dog,” advises Dr. Steven Hansen, a veterinary toxicologist with the ASPCA. He suggests storing medications in a secure cabinet out of the animal’s reach.

2. Insecticides
In one recent year, the APCC handled more than 27,000 calls reporting problems involving flea and tick products, clearly demonstrating the toxicity of these products. Wherever possible, avoid use of chemical-laden flea and tick killers in favor of a holistic approach to pest control through diet, supplements, grooming and natural flea products. Google ‘natural flea and tick control’ for options.

3. Veterinary medications
The poison center has seen a whopping 93 percent increase in cases involving veterinary medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, heart worm preventives, antibiotics and vaccines. Minimize use of these drugs by consulting a holistic vet about alternative treatments and therapies.

4. Plants
Houseplants may look good, but many are highly toxic, including common varieties like azalea and rhododendron. “Lilies, for example, are highly toxic to cats,” says Hansen. “Even ingested in small amounts, they can produce life-threatening kidney failure.” Keep houseplants out of animals’ reach and provide safe alternatives, such as barley grass or catnip.

5. Rodenticides
As pet food recalls tragically have shown, rat poisons and similar toxins can lead to potentially life-threatening situations for dogs and cats, including seizure or kidney damage. Consider safer, more humane ways of getting rid of rodents, such as live traps. Just as parents baby-proof a home, why not proactively pet-proof both home and property?

6. Household cleaners
Bleaches, detergents and disinfectants are just some of the household cleaners that can harm furry, four-footed and other companions. Store all cleaners in a secure spot; better yet, switch to nontoxic, green alternatives.

7. Chocolate
Don’t share this tasty treat with animals. Chocolate contains caffeine-like substances known as methylxanthines, which can cause abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death in animals, especially dogs. “Typically, the darker the chocolate, the greater the potential for poisoning,” notes Hansen.

8. Chemical hazards
This group encompasses antifreeze, drain cleaners, pool and spa chemicals and others. Hanson says, “These substances can cause a variety of problems, ranging from gastrointestinal upset and depression to respiratory difficulties and chemical burns.”

9. Physical hazards
Be alert for objects that could cause choking, intestinal obstruction or other injury. “We’ve managed cases involving the ingestion of several common objects—from pet collars and adhesive tape to bones, paper products and similar items,” says Hansen. “It is important to make sure that items that could be easily knocked over, broken, chewed up or swallowed are kept out of the reach of curious pets.”

10. Home improvement products
The APCC has dealt with thousands of cases involving paint, solvents, expanding glues and other products used in construction and renovation. Advises Hanson, “Pet parents should keep animals out of areas where home improvement projects are taking place.”

For more information visit www.ASPCA.org/APCC.

Letters for Judi Part 2

2009-10-09T08:23:00.001-04:00

Dear Judi,

Susan, Chamois, and I miss you very much. We will always fondly remember the amazing things you did with your animal communication, and the many ways you helped us. Perhaps your most amazing accomplishment was that you even managed to teach me how to do a little bit of telepathic communication with animals shortly before you left us.

Several years ago when we first contacted you, I was a bit skeptical because I had never consulted with an animal communicator before, and I wasn’t convinced that it could be done. I think you knew that I was sort of testing you, and that I continued to test you over the years, but you were always very patient, polite, and humble. You never tried to convince Susan or me that you could communicate with animals, but you quietly proved it over and over again with your impressive results. You correctly came up with a few things that were astounding, lots of things that were pretty amazing, and some things that were not confirmable, but never in over three years did you ever get even one single thing wrong.

During our very first conversation, you had very little prior information from me about Chamois other than her breed, age, color, and so forth. Yet you accurately told us an amazing amount of correct information about Chamois’ personality, her health, her position in the family, and her relationship with everyone in the family. I gave you only a vague description of the main purpose of our call, such as her behavior with other animals. Yet you quickly learned from her that the problems happened when other dogs approached her, and not the other way around. You never asked or even hinted that Chamois was aggressively approaching other dogs. And, of course, we remember your wry and plain-spoken sense of humor. You told us that Chamois had problems with dogs who “got in her space”, and I replied that some dogs didn’t have to get very close before Chamois would snarl at them. You replied simply that “She has a very big space.”

My favorite “spooky” story that I like to tell is about the time you correctly described to me what Susan was seeing at the very same time she was seeing it, as if Chamois and you were somehow looking through Susan’s eyes. It was amazing, especially since we were spread out in three different states. I was in Marietta, GA, talking to you by phone in North Augusta, SC, while you were telepathically talking with Chamois who was with me in Marietta, and she was describing to you what her “Mommy” was seeing in Chattanooga, TN. Whew! We had a consultation with you scheduled for a day that Susan would be out of town singing in a chorus competition. You had previously told us that Chamois understood more than we realized about things Susan and I said to her. So just for fun, we told Chamois beforehand several times that Mommy was going away somewhere to sing, and we planned to see if Chamois could tell that back to you during our consultation. Boy, did we get a lot more that we bargained for! Our consultation day came, and Susan was in Chattanooga while I was on the phone with you. I had finished asking you all of the important questions I had for Chamois, and as my very last question I asked you if Chamois could tell you where her Mommy was. I had not told you anything else at all about Susan’s whereabouts. For all I told you, Susan could have been in the next room, or at the grocery store, or wherever. Imagine my surprise when you said “She’s showing me a large building with lots of glass in front.” You emphasized that it was really, really a lot of glass. Then you said “Now she’s showing me a large room with lots of people.” Next came “Now we’re going down a long hallway with lots of rooms and beds.” I was stunned. You had to be describing either a hospital or a hotel, and Susan was staying at a hotel. I looked at her schedule, and by gosh, this was about the time she should be getting back to the hotel. Within five minutes after you and I ended our call, Susan called me and said “Hi Honey, I just got back to the hotel.” I asked her “Does it have a lot of glass in front?”, and she replied “The whole front is all glass. Why?” Then I told her the whole spooky story of what Chamois had told you and me. Susan and I were both amazed and impressed, but not completely surprised since you had correctly told us amazing things before.

I also like the story about the kennels. Susan and I thought we would ask you to tell Chamois ahead of time that she would be staying in a kennel while we went away on a trip, but that we would come back later to get her. I was sort of startled that you were responding “She already knows…” to basically everything I was trying to say or ask, even before I finished saying it or asking it. When you said that she already knew which kennel we had chosen, I fiendishly thought “I’ve got you now if you’re making this up.” We had visited only two kennels, and they were as different as night and day. There was no way you could come up with ambiguous descriptions that could apply to either one. But, your description from Chamois nailed the correct kennel perfectly, right down to the description of the woman who knelt down to pet Chamois and talk to her.

There were some funny little things, too. One time we were doing a consultation in person, and Chamois was lying down between us with her face toward me and her back toward you. When I would ask a question that Chamois thought was ridiculous, she would pick her head up and turn it all the way around to look at you. You just laughed and said “You should see how she is rolling her eyes at me.”

There was another funny exchange that was a result of one of your biggest successes with Chamois. Do you remember the time that we had been talking about Chamois’ health, and then I asked whether she still liked doing agility? At first you probably thought Chamois and I both were crazy when she immediately and emphatically replied “I know where those yellow things are!”, and I just burst out laughing. On the surface, it seemed to make no sense at all, but it perfectly answered another agility question I had for her before I even asked it.

At that time, Chamois and I had been very actively competing in the sport of agility for several years. Unfortunately, agility has a silly “contact” rule that the dogs don’t seem to understand. When dogs run down the ramps of “contact” obstacles, they are supposed to go almost all the way to the bottom and touch the yellow part of the ramp before they run or jump off of the obstacle. Most dogs, especially the larger ones, usually prefer to run or jump off of the ramp from above the yellow contact zone, and then they get disqualified by the agility judges. With traditional dog training methods, how the heck do you teach a dog that he or she is supposed to touch a certain part of ramp just because it is painted yellow? Agility trainers have all sorts of strange and convoluted ways of dealing with this problem, and none of them work very well.

So, I had gotten you to explain the rule to Chamois a few years earlier. You told her that it was her responsibility to run down the ramp as fast as she could, and to put at least one foot far enough into the yellow part so that everyone could see it before she jumped off. Chamois immediately took to the new method, and seemed to enjoy her new responsibility for handling the contacts herself without signals or interference from me. However, she would forget and miss a contact every now and then, and I continued to watch all of her contacts both in practice and in competition for training purposes. After we were using your method for a couple of years and Chamois had gotten very consistent, I began to get the impression from her that she wanted me to trust her and quit watching and checking up on her. After all, for all of the other obstacles on an agility course I would just indicate the obstacle to her and trust her to take it successfully while I continued to the next one. So, during our consultation when Chamois burst out and told you “I know where those yellow things are!”, I immediately knew exactly what she meant. I quit watching her contacts after that, and instead got our agility instructor to watch the contacts in class, basically the same way the judges watch them in competition. Chamois seemed happier, and I don’t think she ever missed even one more contact from then on until she retired from agility. Having you explain that agility rule to Chamois worked better for both of us and improved our agility performance substantially. It also gave us quite an edge over other agility teams.

For health issues, you were very helpful and predictive by telling us what difficult-to-diagnose mystery ailments were bothering Chamois, even before the vets and physical therapists could find them. You know what they say about veterinarians having a difficult job because they can’t ask their patients where they hurt? Well, you helped us tremendously by solving that problem for us. I could find out from you what hurt Chamois, and then ask the vets/therapists to check out whatever it was you said, and they would eventually find the problem to be whatever you said it was. One of Chamois’ vets is actually receptive to assistance from animal communicators, and I could come right out and tell her that you said such-and-such was bothering Chamois, and she would check it out. That vet has a devilish sense of humor, though, and she wouldn’t miss an opportunity to make fun of us. I took Chamois to this vet one time after you and I had some e-mail consultations about something that was bothering her, and the vet treated Chamois for it. With a twinkle in her eye and a sly grin, the vet said to me that instead of scheduling a follow-up visit, “Why don’t you just have Chamois e-mail me back in about a week and let me know how she’s doing?”

Judi, I’m sorry to ramble on so much with these stories, but they are just a few of the memories that Susan, Chamois, and I will treasure for the rest of our lives. You have been a tremendously positive influence for us, and we wish you the best in your new life. We hope to see you again on the other side.

Sincerely,
Randy, Susan, and Chamois White

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When I think of my friend and mentor Judi Byers I have to smile. Judi brought her love, humor, warmth and passion to everyone around her. Judi was a strong person but, knew how to accept and work with everyone she met.

Judi's commitment in helping us better understand the pets in our life's and the animals around us was amazing. She had a special heart connection with the animals. She helped others trust in their heart connection with the animals. Judi helped us form better relationship and a deeper love for our pets and animals around us.

Judi will always have a special place in my heart and life. I know that she will always be with us and supporting us in all that we do. I know my life has changed by knowing and working with Judi. My passion to give the animals a voice is my full-time commitment. I am truly blessed to have found my gift and purpose in life. I believe this purpose has helped many animals and humans alike. I am deeply grateful to Judi for helping open the door and seeing my true potential.

I have a memorial page on my website that is dedicated to Judi. The memorial page briefly describes what Judi has meant to me and what she has done for me. Of course, one page on a website could never do justice to how wonderful Judi was.

Namaste'

Tim Link

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My story of Judi Byers and my Miss Suzanna

By Katrina Katz

I was getting to know Judi in 2005. Due to my health I knew I really couldn't take a long weekend class. However I was still able to learn from Judi. She has an amazing calm & patient Spirit. Judi did a newsletter article about Miss Suzanna, my feline soul mate. Judi also did part of the article about a big concern of mine. Since before the newsletter was out Miss Suzanna crossed over. At the end I have included the part of her Sept/Oct 2006 newsletter that pertains to Suzanna

. Judi was from Tulsa, where I was born and lived my whole life. We talked about the bad ICE STORM that hit Tulsa December 2007. It damaged 90-95% of our tree, and took over 6 months to clean up. I was also having so behavior problems with Marty a current kitty.

After several suggestions by email, we start talking (by email) about having a session with my cats. At that time Miss Suzanna who was on the Rainbow Bridge side popped in to say hello. This was a common bit for Suzanna to do when the opportunity presented itself.

Then came the day I read the email that said Judi had crossed over. I still feel sad; I personally have lost over 20 people in the last few years. I felt the most concern about who was going to help me continue to learn and understand about Miss Suzanna’s return. One time I had gone to a rescue group, brought home a kitty that I thought was Suzanna. It turned out badly. So I told Suzanna she was going to have to come to me. Make sure I KNEW it was her. In fact, she could just show up on my porch, she knew where I lived!

Guess what? One week ago she did just that! I am sure Judi helped Suzanna get here. A new friend John was here, and called to me since I was in the other room. He said to me, “please come quick!” As I walked into the living room he said, “Miss Suzanna is home!” I was confused since he never met her in the fur! “She is on the porch, as I was about to go out the door, this white kitty face popped up in view. I have heard so much about her, I just knew it was Miss Suzanna.”

I went out and sat on the porch. I had no idea what an amazing event was taking place in my life. I had said for 3 years that I believed she would return. That she had returned to me over 20 years before, but at that time I had no knowledge of these concepts. It is a different experience when you have the knowledge, and state you believe it will happen.

So I sat on the porch steps talking to this all white kitty that was rubbing all over my legs, like she knew and loved me! I said if you are my Suzanna, and want to come into the house, you need to let me carry you because the boys (my 2 boy cats) are in the living room. She then hopped into my lap. I got up holding her in my arms and walked past the boys to my bedroom. I closed the door and sat her on the bed. She took over the bed, just like what Judi had said in her newsletter; she acted like she had never left! I had not read what Judi wrote in the Sept/Oct 2006 Newsletter for a long time. I had found it since I planned to write about my experience with knowing Judi.

”I have known of people who opened their front door and there sat the animal, who promptly would take themselves inside and act like they had never left. The eyes never change. Yes, they may actually be a different color, but when you look into them you will "just know" this is the one.” Judi Byers

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My favorite memories of Judi are "mini books" lol. However, it was her laughter I loved to hear, totally infectious, even on the worst of days!

Judi called one Sunday afternoon, after I had been up for two days wondering if my 19 yr old cat Charlie, who had come in very sick and then split under the house so I couldn't help him, was alive.

Animal Communicators aren't always the best with their own animals, and I couldn't get under the house, plus he had stopped talking to me around 6 AM.

Judi called out of the blue and said "Something's wrong, haven't heard from you all weekend, what's going on?" I told her about Charlie and that at 6, he had told me he was with his dad, Jerry.

Judi checked and said she wasn't getting any energy either. I said, well that just sucks that after 19 years, I don't even get to hold him and say goodbye ! We cried, and agreed, yes it was his choice.

Composed ourselves and went over out list of missing ones, getting into a giggle about a couple of them, like the one who said if she went back home she would be held hostage again in her own house ! Judi said, do you think that one is a bit of a drama queen, ah yeah, lol.

We always seemed to get more done over the phone than we did fighting with "who's" email programs were on the fritz, her's or mine.

Hung up, sad, but feeling a little lighter. A good laugh or two with a good friend always lightens up the soul.

Yes, it was Charlie's choice, his life, not mine and I'd find a way to accept that.

And then...Charlie walked in the back door.

I called Judi back and said, "Charlie just came back from the dead !" and "Boy, are we GOOD or what !" Judi said, "Well isn't that just like a CAT for you!"

And then we got going laughing and could not stop.

Charlie is now going on 21 :)

I miss those good laughs with Judi, as I'm sure you all do.

Kristine

Letters for Judi

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I am sitting here today thinking about what to write for the blog and it came to me, that I don’t know what to talk about his week. It has been a strange week after all, Tuesday; we celebrated the 1 year anniversary of my Judi’s Death. So of you may know that Animal Echoes was here baby and I only took it over after she died, and that it took several months to figure out how to keep the site alive and keep with the feeling that she created. I think I may have succeeded in that area or at least I really hope so.
I am sitting here reflecting on how much everything has changed in the last year. I lost my best friend but made a lot great friends. I know that I would probably not have meet these people if Judi had not passed but I know that I miss here dearly and I wish she was still here with us.
So back to the issue at hand, I needed a subject to write the blog on so this week I thought I would post some of the stories and memories that I received from a few of her clients to share with everyone. So I am going to post them today and Friday. I hope that you enjoy the stories.

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Dear Cynthia,

I am so glad you asked us to write about our experiences with Judi. Her passing affected me greatly. Maybe because she was so trustworthy and my concern is that I will never find another trustworthy person who can put me in contact with the special dogs in my life. There was something so genuine and caring about her.

I first "met" Judi after my Siberian husky, Michael had passed on. Michael had literally been the love of my life, both of the four-legged and the two-legged kind. When Michael had gotten ill, I had talked to a pet psychic in California and she found the cancer before the vets and soon after Michael was diagnosed, she "talked" to him one day when he just seemed to give up. He was not that ill yet but was concerned that "he had always taken care of me and now he was a burden". After both she and I talked to him, he perked right up and went on to live a very happy, fulfilling life for eight more months. I really appreciated her assistance and the knowledge she was able to impart to me.

When my neighbor's little dog, who had been rescued from a puppy mill became ill, I called her. At that point she had become what she considered "famous" and was charging outrageous fees as well as being very, very busy. Thank heaven a friend suggested I call your mother, which I did immediately. Judi was available in very short period of time and she charged very reasonable rates. My neighbor had actually rescued two dogs; Meagan (the sick one) was a Cairn Terrier and the other one, Sam was a Westie. These dogs were very close to me as I work out of my house and my neighbor was a CNA working long and strange hours so the dogs were often at my home. Also, I walked them with my neighbor every morning. When I talked with your Mom, she told me a little about Sam and Meagan lives before being rescued as well as how happy they were in their new situation. Now Meagan and Sam have very different personalities and when she "talked" with Meagan, it was evident that she was speaking with her. Meagan had heart worm and was very ill; but your mom told us she would be ok after treatment and she was. She then spoke with Sam and she told me that Sam had a much less severe case of heartworm as well. Again, I knew when Sam was speaking as her personality was captured in your Mom's voice and the phasing of the conversation.

After we finished discussing the care of Meagan and Sam, she contacted Michael. Now Michael was one of the most beautiful being I have ever seen and he knew it as well. I asked your Mom to ask him when he would be coming back to me. She then told me in that sophisticated voice of Michael's that he was sure I didn't want a puppy and he had been waiting for me to let him know I was ready. I told him of course he was correct that I didn't want a puppy and I was ready. At which point he told me that he would be "coming back as a huskie because I was so handsome and I want to be as handsome this time around as well". If I didn't believe it was Michael before I knew it was him then as that is exactly what he would have said and how he would have said it..

Last June, I had an opportunity to talk with your Mom again when I returned from a visit to Best Friends in Kanab. When I was up at Best Friends, I asked for a dog that seldom gets out as my "overnight" dog. They fixed me up with Brandi who came back to the hotel with me for three nights. Brandi story was that she had been tied up in a yard in Ohio as a puppy and one day a Chihuahua came into the yard and got too close to Brandi and she killed it. She was only a year and a half at the time. The family sent her off to a family member in St. George who took her to Best friends as they could not keep her. She was now twelve and had lived at Best Friends for over 10 years. I could not understand why she had not been adopted as she was obviously house trained, very gentle, beautiful, well mannered etc. My heart was broken that I had to leave her there.

I called your Mom again and she told me things about Brandi that made total sense. She said that she wasn't happy riding which I knew from taking her out in the car. Since the next time I would be going up to Best Friends would be on my way driving back East to Maine it didn't seem like we would be a good match. There were also other things Judi told me about Brandi and who she was as well as about my own health. When I went back up to Best Friends, I again took Brandi out for four nights. I also decided to talk her up everywhere we went. Well, about six weeks after I left her at Best Friends for my drive back East; I received an email that she had been adopted! I can only guess that after ten years, Judi and I had something to do with her finding a forever home.

During my talk about Brandi, Michael came through again and it was obvious that he was still preparing to return and expected to be an only dog. Anyway, as I talked with your Mom, I felt like she remembered me and Michael. I know that she would talk with lots of people all over the country and that there is no way she actually could remember me but that is how she made me feel.

The last time I talked with her was in this past August. I was back East and my cousin has a Tibetan Terrier named Cassie who was having problems adjusting to a lot of losses in her life. I suggested we call your Mom and see what she had to say. She gave my cousin some extremely helpful information on what was going on for Cassie and how she could help Cassie get through it. Several times I put in my two cents worth and again, I felt like Judi remembered me.

Am still waiting for Michael, however after my last talk with Michael through your Mom, I know what he's waiting for me to do. I am in the process of setting my life up so that my circumstances work for him as well as me.

I can say your Mom has brought a special peace into my life with her ability to communicate with the special animals in my life. I will miss her kindness and knowledge, but most of all I miss her essence and knowing she walks this planet with us. However, being aware of the changes we are now going through on Earth and the more drastic changes that are to come, I am sure she was needed more on the other side. For her work here and there, I say "thank you".

Special love to you and her whole family,
Sedona Sunrise
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Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us....
We ask ourselves,
who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God...
We were born to make manifest the glory of God
that is within us.
It is not in just some of us; it is in everyone.
As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others!"
- Marianne Williamson

Dear Judi,

I want to thank you for all the help you have given to me with talking to my animals. When I was much younger I always wanted to talk to the animals the way Dr. Doolittle did. I hoped to grow up and understand what their needs were. Since I have become an adult I still want to talk to the animals and understand and so I stand before you hoping you can impart some wisdom to me.

When I lost Jamie at age 3 and was looking for some answers about what happened to him, you helped fill in the blanks and provided me with great peace. I know that you know this but it helps to be reminded that you have been given a tremendous gift from God. I have always wanted to communicate with animals especially my own and I am hoping by signing up for your animal communications class that I can tune into not only my animals but others. I know I mentioned this to you before but I feel I am being guided to this spiritual path of animal communications and I so look forward to partaking in your class.

I enjoyed taking the animal communications course with you and you lead the class by inspiring me and giving me and the class the confidence that we each needed. I feel it was an honor and privilege to be under your tutelage. Your spirit continues to amaze and fascinate me. I am hoping to one day have some gifts to offer people spiritually on their journey such as you did me. Your abilities to help people find lost pets amazes me… you are an earth angel.

Thanks for all your help and wisdom.

With Warm Regards,

Mary Ellen Scaturro
Alpharetta GA

Dear Samantha, Nathan, and William,
In loving remembrance of your Grandmother Judi Byers;
I first heard about your special Grandmother from another Animal Communicator that I had contacted to help me with my animals. She was very ill but she gave me Judi's name and phone number so that I could get the answers I needed to help my little ones. I have three Lhasa Apsos and three parrots and the birds were worrying me terribly. Katy is an African Grey and Sophie & Vinny are Goffins Cockatoos. Judi was able to pick right up on what all three of them wanted to say to me....they were very upset and wanted me to know why. You see I had moved their big cages from along the wall and placed them in front of a big picture window that I had installed so they could look at the garden and the fish ponds in the yard outside the window. They were afraid....they were afraid of the other birds that came to sit on the fence, they didn't like all the sunshine, they didn't really enjoy watching the Koi jumping in the pond, they really didn't like it when the neighbors looked over the fence and stared at them! They were very descriptive when they described the neighbors, and not terribly kind but they sure had them down to a tee.....I knew exactly which of them had been peaking over the fence! They wanted me to cover the back side of their cages and just leave a small corner for them to look thru when they wanted to look out....in other words they wanted more privacy. They also wanted me to know that since I had moved them they couldn't see the television from the new spot and they missed watching it! The final thing they wanted was "Fruit Do Do's".......now fruit do do's is the name my grandchildren use for those little packages of fruity gummy candy that comes shaped like animals or toys or goofy stuff that you buy at the grocery store. When they come to see me they always ask for fruit do do's and then they stand in front of the bird cages and eat them....not to tease the birds but because they like to watch and talk to the birds whenever they come over to visit. Judi was laughing when she told me about the fruit do do's....she said, I have no idea what those are but your birds think they must be yummy cause the children always ask for more of them.....and now they want some. There was no doubt in anyone's minds that she was talking to my birds at that point, because they were the only ones that would specifically ask for fruit do do's. I knew I couldn't give the birds those sugary treats but Judi told me to find a substitute that they could have so I found a food for them that is brightly colored and comes in lots of different shapes and we call that their fruit do do's...and they love it!!! They also got everything else they told Judi they wanted....I covered the backs of their cages for more privacy and moved the TV so they could watch it when it was on.....and I put up a little fence to keep the dogs from going under the cages to eat the fruit do do's that got dropped on the floor! As soon as I did everything they had asked for they settled down and quit picking at their feathers. I thought I was going to be making them so happy by moving them in front of that window and with Judi's help I learned I had made their little lives miserable. I was so grateful for Judi's ability to talk with them and tell me what they wanted me to do. She was so much fun to work with and she had such a caring heart and spirit that she always wanted to be of as much assistance as she could be. We worked together several times, each time I learned from her what my animals needed from me and she was always right on target with each of them. I had worked with other communicators before I found Judi and as good as they were none of them could compare with her ability to talk with my animals. She was a rare gift to everyone she worked with and she is greatly missed by all of us. She will always be remembered by those of us that had the privilege of knowing her....we all loved her too. She was simply The Best!!!

With Love and Light,

Norma J. Fantaroni
And the critters....
Jackson, Sami, Bella, Katy, Sophie and Vinny

Judi crossed 1 year today

2009-10-06T07:49:00.000-04:00

It’s been a year since Judi crossed over to the other side. I know that she is still with us and will always be with us. It is strange for me to be sitting here writing this and thinking about all the changes that have occurred over the past year.

There has been a lot of change in the last year. We went from trying to figure out how to keep Animal Echoes to transforming it to a place where people can find information and much more. I went from it wasn’t my thing to making it my own with a little help from Judi.

When I was working on the site and trying to redo it, I promise it was one of the hardest things I had to do and I remember sitting here working on the site and thinking that I just can’t do this and I am going to have to just shut the site down. Then this little voice came to me and said that you are doing the right thing and to just take your time. So, even though it was hard I redid the site and made it what it today. It still needs work but I think it will always be a work in progress.
Today, for me is both for grief and happiness. I miss my best friend and but I also happy for knowing the short time that I did and love her to this day.
I can tell you my favorite memory of Judi is her with my children. She would love them and hold them. The night before she crossed she was holding my sick son, so that I could get a break. She held him as he sleep and we were hoping that we didn’t need to take him to the hospital since he was so hot, but there he lay with her sleeping knowing he was safe. I wish that I thought to get the camera but I didn’t.

I am going to invite you write your favorite of memory of Judi, if you want, in the comments section.

Thank you for letting me ramble this morning.
Cynthia

3 part Animal Communication Series

2009-10-03T17:43:00.000-04:00

Penelope Jensen 3 part Seminar (5,12,19) The essentials on how to telepathically get in touch with animals. How you are already in communication with animals. How to expand your receptivity, increase your awareness and open your heart. Telepathic communication with animals is natural ability all humans have. After all we are animals as well! It is possible to reawaken your intuitive senses or to just realize you have been using them all along! Your companion animals are aware of the pictures you form in your mind and are aware of your intentions before you act or speak. Come learn to recognize the skills you are all ready using. Expand your awareness to send and receive information, pictures, feelings to your animal friends and all living forms. $95.00 To Sign up: http://www.animalechoes.com/penelope.asp

I Am Your Dog

2009-09-30T10:28:00.002-04:00

Author Unknown

I am your dog, and I have a little something I'd like to whisper in your ear. I know that you humans lead busy lives. Some have to work, some have children to raise. It always seems like you are running here and there, often much too fast, often never noticing the truly grand things in life.

Look down at me now, while you sit there at your computer. See the way my dark brown eyes look at yours? They are slightly cloudy now. That comes with age. The gray hairs are beginning to ring my soft muzzle. You smile at me; I see love in your eyes. What do you see in mine? Do you see a spirit? A soul inside, who loves you as no other could in the world? A spirit that would forgive all trespasses of prior wrong doing for just a simple moment of your time? That is all I ask. To slow down, if even for a few minutes to be with me.

So many times you have been saddened by the words you read on that screen, of other of my kind, passing. Sometimes we die young and oh so quickly, sometimes so suddenly it wrenches your heart out of your throat. Sometimes, we age so slowly before your eyes that you may not even seem to know until the very end, when we look at you with grizzled muzzles and cataract clouded eyes. Still the love is always there, even when we must take that long sleep, to run free in a distant land. I may not be here tomorrow; I may not be here next week. Someday you will shed the water from your eyes, that humans have when deep grief fills their souls, and you will be angry at yourself that you did not have just 'One more day' with me.

Because I love you so, your sorrow touches my spirit and grieves me. We have NOW, together. So come, sit down here next to me on the floor, and look deep into my eyes. What do you see? If you look hard and deep enough we will talk, you and I, heart to heart. Come to me not as 'alpha' or as 'trainer' or even 'Mom or Dad,' come to me as a living soul and stroke my fur and let us look deep into one another's eyes, and talk. I may tell you something about the fun of chasing a tennis ball, or I may tell you something profound about myself, or even life in general.

You decided to have me in your life because you wanted a soul to share such things with, someone very different from you. And, here I am. I am a dog, but I am alive. I feel emotion, I feel physical senses, and I can revel in the differences of our spirits and souls. I do not think of you as a 'Dog on two feet' -- I know what you are. You are human, in all your quirkiness, and I love you still.

Now, come sit with me, on the floor. Enter my world, and let time slow down if only for 15 minutes. Look deep into my eyes, and whisper to my ears. Speak with your heart, with your joy and I will know your true self. We may not have tomorrow, and life is oh so very short.

Love,
Your Dog

Detoxification letting nature take it's course

2009-09-28T07:53:00.001-04:00

1. Optimize the diet The food your companion eats should be highly digestible and free of preservatives, cheap fillers, artificial flavorings, sugar, and excess salt. These ingredients contribute to the burden of an already over-worked detoxification system. Digestive enzymes and probiotic supplements should be added to the food to help with digestion and waste elimination. Green foods, such as spirulina, wheatgrass, or barley grass may also be beneficial, as they are rich in antioxidants and help feed the digestive flora necessary for the breakdown of waste in the intestine. In some cases, fasting may be indicated to help expedite waste elimination. Talk with your holistic veterinarian to find out what type of fasting may be appropriate for your companion. 2. Provide plenty of clean water Water is essential in the process of detoxification. Encourage your companion to drink copious amounts of clean, filtered water. Avoid water that contains chlorine, fluoride, chemical residues, harmful bacteria or parasites (avoid ditch or stream water, for example). Depending on circumstances, it may be wise to provide distilled water for a few days. Because distilled water is virtually void of the minerals naturally found in most water, it tends to pull chemicals and minerals, including some metals, away from the body before it exits in the form of urine. This can be very beneficial in cases where metal toxicity or chemical poisoning is suspected. Keep in mind, though, that long term consumption of distilled water may deplete your companion’s body of the minerals it needs. 3. Detoxify with herbs A variety of herbs may be useful in supporting the detoxification process. Herbs that strengthen liver function, such as dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale), nettle leaf (Urtica spp.), yellow dock root (Rumex crispus), Oregon grape root (Mahonia aquifolium), or turmeric (Curcuma longa) can help improve digestion and the body’s ability to remove toxins from the blood. Lymphatic herbs, such as red clove r (Trifolium pratense), cleavers (Gallium aparine), or red root (Ceanothus velutinous) may help support the lymph system in its activities of washing tissues of toxins. To help with the removal of intestinal mucus and the toxins it collects, ground flax seed, or perhaps a mild dose of senna or another herbal laxative is in order. Many other herbs can be used to support yo ur companion’s detoxification. To find out which are best for your animal’s needs, consult a veterinary practitioner who is versed in the use of herbal medicines. Most importantly, remember that detoxification is, and should remain, a perfectly natural part of the healing process. Although the circumstances that trigger detoxification may warrant the attention of your veterinarian, the means by which your companion’s body eliminates toxins should be supported, not suppressed. From: Animal Wellness Magazine

Rules of Safe and Effective Herb Use

2009-09-25T10:13:00.002-04:00

1. Try to think of the "bigger health picture" when making decisions about using herbs for your companion animal. Herbs are generally poor substitutes for conventional drugs. They are best used as part of a holistic healing effort, where all aspects of an animal's health, not just symptoms, are considered. 2. Use herbs carefully and with common sense. Although herbs tend to be gentler and safer than conventional drugs, some are very strong medicine and can cause harm to your animal if misused. 3. More is not necessarily better. Be conservative with the amount of the herb remedy you use, especially if used internally. No two animals are alike, and some will require a larger dose than others, but always start small. The desired effects of many herbs can often be reached in dogs or cats with very small doses, and remember that even some of the nutritional "food-herbs" can cause health problems if fed excessively. You can add a pinch of garlic, for example, once daily to your dog's food to help prevent worms and lend antioxidant qualities to your animal's diet, but using too much on a continuing basis can lead to digestive upsets or even serious blood disorders. 4. Avoid using a specific herbal product until you know something about the herbs that are in it, and learn whether they can be used safely with your particular animal. Remember, just because the herb works well for your neighbor's cat, doesn’t mean it’s appropriate for yours, especially if your feline has a preexisting health problem. For instance, although safe and effective for improving digestion and blood circulation in most dogs, ginger root might aggravate preexisting inflammation in the digestive tract if used improperly. 5. Buy your products from well-established, reputable manufacturers who are familiar with the special requirements and limitations of your companion animal. Although many of the herbal remedies formulated for humans can be safely applied to dogs and cats, the manufacturers of human products probably know very little about how herbs should be used in animals. It will be entirely up to you and your veterinarian to determine which human herb products may be appropriate for your dog or cat, and the correct amount to use. It is much better to use products formulated and labeled specifically for the type of animal you are treating. 6. Always test for allergic reactions before using any herb for the first time. In my experiences, herb allergies are rare, but it's best to be safe. Place a small dab of the herb product onto your animal's skin. If redness or swelling occurs, your pet may be allergic to it. If your companion passes this simple test (i.e. no redness or swelling), proceed with a very small, fractional dose of the product when you apply it the first time. Watch for watery eyes, sneezing, scratching, rashes, stomach upset or anything else out of the ordinary. With that said, don't be too alarmed if your cat foams at the mouth when given a bitter herb. This is fairly common and seldom points toward an adverse effect. I see this all the time when goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is used to treat gum infections in felines. Goldenseal is very safe in small amounts -- I use or recommend it all the time -- but I can always expect the cat to foam up. Don't you just love cats?

Aromatherapy for your Pets

2009-09-23T07:22:00.003-04:00

Please note: All the treatments described below for cats may be safely used on dogs, but not vice versa.

Wounds

Dogs
Apply 1 drop of tea tree oil, neat,
directly onto the wound with a cotton ball. Make sure area is cleaned thoroughly. Repeat morning and night (Your dog may not appreciate the scent, so be gentle!)

Cats
Apply lavender or Roman chamomile hydrosol directly to wound with a cotton ball.

Burns

Dogs
10 drops lavender oil
1 ounce aloe vera gel
Smear a little on the burn to cool and heal the skin. Repeat a few times a day until skin heals. Lavender also prevents scarring and calms the animal.

Cats
Apply lavender hydrosol with a cotton ball a few times a day until skin is healed.

Fleas and Ticks

Dogs
20 drops citronella EO
10 drops lemongrass EO
10 drops rose geranium EO
10 drops myrrh EO
8 ounces aloe vera juice
Spritz this blend on your dog’s coat each day. Fleas and mosquitoes hate it, and it’s much safer for your dog than commercial remedies. Spray around doorways and on bedding to repel pests. Bathe your dog weekly, adding 3 drops of rose geranium oil to the bathwater. For an emergency flea attack, a drop of tea tree EO on your fingertip will kill a flea on contact without harming your dog. (Please don’t try this on cats.)

Ear Mites

Dogs and Cats
10 drops tea tree oil
1 ounce distilled water
Dampen a cotton ball in the blend and swipe over mites. Repeat if needed after 24 hours. Be careful not to drip the liquid into the animal’s ear.

Skin Conditions

Dogs
10 drops rosemary EO
5 drops peppermint EO
1 ounce aloe vera gel
Apply to irritated areas. It’s great for eczema and itchy skin caused by insect bites, dry skin and parasites.

Cats
Lavender or rose hydrosol is great for itchy, irritated skin.

Motion Sickness

Dogs
10 drops peppermint EO
1 ounce distilled water
Blend in a spray bottle. Shake well and lightly mist the dog’s belly and tongue (carefully avoiding the eyes). Repeat every few hours as needed. You may also mist the dog’s kennel liner before the trip.

Cats
Mist peppermint hydrosol on kennel liner before trip. Avoid spraying directly on cat.

I have had some questions about some of the meaning of the terms used here I am posting, them below. EO- Essential Oils Hydrosols, a by-product of the distillation process, contain gentler, water-soluble molecules of the plant, and can be safely used on felines. They are easier to use than essential oils because they are much less concentrated and require no further dilution Neat- Using undiluted Oils on the skin

Where Have we been

2009-09-21T15:04:00.001-04:00

We went on vacation at the beginning of September to the mountains of NC. Then it was another week to get everything together here. Wednesday we will have a new blog post again. Sorry that it has taken so long. We do have a seminar coming up on 9/30/09 check it out and also come back Wednesday for our new blog post.

Our Seminar Series has been a great success

2009-09-01T12:28:00.003-04:00

So far our Seminar Series has been a great success. We have been happy about the way it has turned out. We have enjoyed the the two we have had so far and we have several more coming in the next few months. We thought we would highlight those below so that you can you prepare. If you want to attend but can't pay right now, email us and we can hold a spot for you and you can pay right before the seminar starts.
We are going to take a break with the seminar during the holiday season, so we will not have any for Novemeber or December but will start right back up in January. So in the next few months look for more information on them. If you miss a seminar but wanted to attend you can purchase a copy of the seminar from our site.

Upcoming Seminars

September 16,2009 @ 8:00pm EST

Cherrie Spring

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Topic:

Animal Communication

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September 30, 2009 @ 8:00pm EST

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Topic:

What to do if our animal is lost and what you can expect and not expect from an animal communicator in this very difficult circumstance.

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October 5, 12, & 19 , 2009 @ 8:00pm

Penelope Jensen

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Topic:

The essentials on how to telepathically get in touch with animals. How you are already in communication with animals. How to expand your receptivity, increase your awareness and open your heart. Telepathic communication with animals is natural ability all humans have. After all we are animals as well! It is possible to reawaken your intuitive senses or to just realize you have been using them all along! Your companion animals are aware of the pictures you form in your mind and are aware of your intentions before you act or speak. Come learn to recognize the skills you are all ready using. Expand your awareness to send and receive information, pictures, feelings to your animal friends and all living forms.

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CHOOSING REMEDIES FOR ANIMALS

2009-08-26T19:30:00.002-04:00

Assess the characteristics of the animal exactly as for a person The following is a description of the Flower Remedies that make up Rescue Remedy, the most commonly used Bach Flower Remedy. Rescue Remedy is not a Flower Essence in itself but a combination of five of original Remedies. Once these five remedies are combined, the Rescue becomes an essence unto itself. It is different combined, than its individual essences. Clematis:

1. Increases attention span and ability to focus on the training lesson at hand:
- Guard dogs.
- Hunting dogs.
- Seeing eye dogs.
2. When the animal is comatose or unconscious for any reason; returning the animal to consciousness.
3. After any surgery to reduce the recovery time.
4. To return life to plants that are seemingly dead.
5. Stimulate growth after being dormant during the cold winter.

Impatiens:

1. Increases attention span and ability to focus on the training lesson at hand:
- Guard dogs.
- Hunting dogs.
- Seeing eye dogs.
2.For the overly anxious animal:
- At feeding times.
- Before a race.
- For animals that have epileptic-type fits especially when agitated by being overly excited or upset.
- Impatiens is for any form of pain.

Rock Rose:

1. For any form of terror and panic:
- After an accident, injury, fire or any terrifying event.
- For the overly fearful animal that possibly was terrified sometime in their life. Fear does not dissolve naturally.
2. Rock Rose is for dauntless courage:
- For animals that are used in service to mankind such as police or aquatic services.
3. For the courageous animal to accentuate their already innate abilities.

Cherry Plum:

1. For the animal that loses control, becoming crazed and wild:
- For vicious animals that become dangerous when provoked.
- For the high strung animal, including horses, that lose control easily.
- For the animal that is destructive, losing control, tearing up the house or yard.
- Losing control when seeing another animal enter into their territory.
- To help retain control during mating season for both sexes.
2. To remain in control when:
- In competition when stressed by strange people, noises, animals.
- Training animals not to react to gun fire.
3. For the animal that becomes frantic when travelling:
- Cats travelling in the car.
- Horses that spook when being placed in trailers.
- Flying in general for all animals.
4. For the animal that suffers from:
- Seizures or anxiety attacks
- Loss of control of bodily functions such as bladder control, possible dysplastic conditions.
5. The animal who chews himself or chases his own tail uncontrollably:
- With allergies to grasses.
- Staying away from stiches after surgery.

Star Of Bethlehem:

1. Star of Bethlehem is for all forms of trauma:
- For the emotional trauma from the loss of a loved master or mate, especially those animals that mate for life.
- Physical trauma after an injury of any kind.
- Birthing trauma.
- Traumatized from extreme cold or heat.
2. Star of Bethlehem is needed anytime comfort is indicated:
- To give comfort to animals who were left alone or are in a kennel feeling unloved.
- For an injured or ill animal who is required to remain at a veterinary clinic, during which time their owners are not there with them.
3. For plants that have endured a trauma from the elements or sustaining injury.

Agrimony:

1. For the stoic animal who never complains even when in obvious pain.
2. Any form of skin irritations that causes the animal to chew itself raw. Irritations from food allergies, pollens or grasses.
3. Tormented by irritating sutures causing the animal to constantly lick the wound.
4. When being tormented by ticks, fleas, or any parasites.
5. For the restless animal searching from place to place. Unable to get comfortable and settle in.
6. For the animal that paces back and forth. Wild animals unable to adjust to captivity.

Aspen:

1. For animals that "spook" easily including horses and birds.
2. When animals sense impending harm:
- give before and during intense storms; thunder, tornado, flooding etc.
- Earthquakes.
- For animals in kennels when sensing that other animals have been euthanised and they are experiencing the apprehension that they are next.
3. Plants and trees also feel this apprehension when their surroundings are being destroyed by the machines of mankind.

Beech:

1. To cure those picky eaters who usually refuse their food, especially cats.
2. For the animal that barks, squawks, whines or complains all the time.
3. For intolerance or irritation from grasses.
4. For intolerance to the heat, humidity, or cold.
5. For intolerance towards children, other animals, especially if an older animal has to tolerate a puppy.
6. For animals who do not want to tolerate a new relationship into their house.
- Cats who will spray on the belongings of their owner's new mate.
- Dogs who attack or growl at their owner's new mate.
- Birds who peck a new intruder.
- Horses who act-up when being mounted by a new person.

Centaury:

1. For animals who do not stand up for themselves allowing other animals to push them around.
- horses in corrals.
- birds in cages.
- cats abusing dogs or vise versa.
2. For the overly attentive, loyal animal wanting to please their masters at all costs.
3. Centaury increases their will to live, especially, when fighting an illness, after an accident or even during a very hard delivery.
4. For plants that have very feeble looking limbs and die easily, seemingly lacking the will to live, especially when surrounding plants easily crowd them out of their space and light.

Cerato:

1. For the mentally flighty, inattentive animal.
2. Use before training an animal especially if the animal is easily distracted.
3. During competitive show events to assure the animal's ability to be undistracted and to listen to his master's command.

Chestnut Bud:

1. To break bad habits:
- Chewing shoes, getting in the trash, etc.
- Dog chasing horses, the fence, cars, etc.
- Dogs that eat eggs or chickens.
- Horses that won't leave the corral.
- Dogs that jump up on everyone.
2. For the animal that has a difficult time learning his lesson.
3. During any new training session to increase memory retention thereby, learning quickly and remembering the lessons being taught each day.
4. Increases a keen sense of awareness:
- For training police dogs.
- For hunting dogs.
- For watch dogs.

Chicory:

1. For the animal who thinks they own you and the house:
- The dog or cat who demands to be fed.
- The animal who demands all of the attention.
2. For the overly possessive animal:
- Whit her litter, especially when it is time for them to be weaned.
- Being overly possessive with a family member, especially the children, on guard against anyone harming them.
- Birds can be very possessive and many times are one-owned animals.
3. For the animal that is emotionally unable to let go of an old master or animal mate that they were very attached to.
4. The key word for Chicory is congestion:
- If your animal shows signs of congestion in lungs or nasal passages, evaluated if you have been ignoring the animal. This congestion could be a sign of a need for more attention.

Crab Apple:

1. The cleansing remedy.
2. Spray mist your animal to rid it of animal odour:
- Basset Hounds.
- Ferrets.
- Caught by a skunk.
- After rolling in manure or garbage.
3. To alleviate the unclean feeling with an infestation of lice, fleas, ticks or any form of parasite including worms.
4. If poisoned, cleanses toxins:
- Insect spray poisoning.
- Contaminated food or water.
- Actual poisoning.
5. For any infectious or open wounds or rashes of any kind.
6. To flush out emotional toxins if the animal is extremely emotionally distraught:
- The owners abandoning the animal and left to die.
- Being abused.
7. To detoxify after a cold or viral or bacterial infection.
8. For the animal who has a poor self image:
- Not holding their head high during competition.
- Cowering; hiding themselves.
- After they have had their coats cut or shaved.
- If the animal has been subjected to abuse.

Elm
- Anytime an animal is overwhelmed by rigors of travelling, such as horses travelling in trailers or airplanes.
- For being overwhelmed by something. Horses being shod, too many strangers in their space, being placed in unfamiliar territory.
- for easily-overwhelmed, high strung horses.
Genetian
- For set backs of any kind, such as being relocated, sold or given again and again.
- For long illnesses or when there is a relapse.
- Depression resulting from the set back experienced by an animal when, for example, it's baby dies.
- For horses that have had a bad experience due to injury or an abusive trainer and now has little initiative to re-begin a training routine.
Gorse
- Gorse is indicated when there is a challenging situation where there are signs that the animal has given up or feels that the condition is hopeless. For example: A horse badly abused or abandoned needing to have their hope of living restored; a critical injury or surgery, for a horse that has been severely neglected.
Heather
- For the horse that has to be the center of attention.
Holly
- For horses who are known to be mean and dangerous.
- When the horse is performing unacceptably. Being dangerous, or a horse causing other horses to react.
- To be taken when mare rejects her foal.
- For the surrogate mother and adopted baby to accept each other.
- When there is a need for more love such as in abused and neglected horses.
Honeysuckle
- for the sulking horse that is lamenting the loss of their master, mate or baby caused by death or separation.
- For horses that have been over-exerted or exhausted.
- For horses that do not perform well when away from home.
Hornbeam
- For the horse that appears mentally lethargic and tired during riding but when it is freed it jumps about with plenty of energy to spare. Or, for the horse that peps up when near the barn.
- For race horses to face the race and jump out of the shoot first.
Larch
- To increase confidence. For the horse that has had their confidence beaten out of them, or for the horse that performs better in pairs.
Mimulus
- For known fears such as thunder and lightning, crossing water, of strange noises, of strange objects. - For the shy, timid, fearful, or abused horse.
Mustard
- For the horse that is experiencing very deep depression.
- For the horse that has personality changes when "in season".
Oak
- For the horse that is a hard worker yet seems to be over burdened, needing to struggle with the task at hand.
- to rebuild the strength of horses that have been starved or mal-nutritioned, over bred, over worked, over exposed to weather extremes.
- Take Oak in preparation for strenuous times ahead.
Olive
- For exhaustion from an especially long ordeal, as in the case of long term pain or abuse caused by the elements, an illness, man's cruelty or predators.
- If plagued with allergies that cause the adrenal system to become exhausted.
Pine
- Pine is the suffering remedy. The Pine type will take it upon themselves their master's pain or illness.
Red Chestnut
- For use when an animal sense impending danger such as: tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, being taken away to the vet or being put to death.
Rock Water
- Increases flexibility for animals that have stiff joints and muscles. Massage topically into stiff sore joints and muscles. Will achieve a more fluid gait.
- For the stubborn or cantankerous horse who refuses to flow with when forced to adhere to a new set of rules. Is uncompromising and inflexible.
Scleranthus
- For the horse that has equilibrium difficulties. For horse that are clumsy.
- for neurological confusion - such as might happen with some kinds of seizures.
- For mares with "yo-yo" hormones that often cause "yo-yo" emotions.
- For horses that suddenly buck or bite.
Sweet Chestnut
- Give Sweet Chestnut during competitive events when the horse shows sign of fatigue that indicate it might not finish the event. Sweet Chestnut strengthens them mentally so that they can perform well physically.
- Sweet Chestnut is for endurance energy and therefore, ideal to tap hidden reservoirs of energy before a physically taxing event.
- To prevent burn out.
Vervain
- For the very intense, hyperactive, high energy horse. This type of horse appears to have inexhaustible energy. This type is anxious to learn but is often difficult to teach because it has its own way of achieving a lesson's objective.
Vine
- For the horse that thinks he is the "master" and rules the barn, stall or pasture.
Walnut
- Walnut protects against outside influences such as insecticides, pollution and sensitivities to pollens and grasses.
- Protects by insulating the horse due to changes in its environment - new owners, new barn or when travelling.
- Walnut eases hormonal cycles.
Water Violet
- Water Violet is indicated for the horse that prefers to be left alone, especially when ill.
- For horses that never receive attention and are forgotten by their owners, rarely being released from their stall.
White Chestnut
- White Chestnut works to quiet and still an animal's mind during training sessions or competitive events, enabling them to listen only for their master's command.
Wild Oat
- For the horse that appears depressed, possibly because it is idle and not doing what it was trained to do.
- To create more opportunities to win competitive events.
Wild Rose
- Wild Rose remedies apathy as its virtuous action evokes the happiness and jubilation for life necessary for: horses confined to stalls and never let out, helping old and grouchy horses to have more fun, for horses that have lost their spirit.
Willow
- Willow is basically for resentment which is caused by feeling victimized by an abuser.