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| Here's another one This one is long as well. Sorry From: Dr Andrew Jones Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed Website: www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com PART 1 The At Home Pet Health Exam Your pet should receive a thorough nose to tail check up once a week. Today’s course focuses on the head and neck. The Eyes. The surface of the eye (cornea) should be clear. The middle of the eye (pupil) should respond to light. You can shine a light into your pet’s eyes and see the pupil constrict. The right and left pupils should be equal size. The lens, which sits behind the pupil, should be clear. If it appears cloudy, then your pet may be developing cataracts. This may be normal for an aging pet, or may be a sign of disease, such as diabetes. The area around the eye, the white tissue, is called the sclera. It should be a clear white color. In cases of liver disease it will become yellow (jaundiced). The pink tissue around the eye is called the conjuctiva; it is normally a light pink color. In infections it becomes a darker pink and the eyes will produce a white or greenish discharge. There are a number of home remedies to treat conjunctivitis. TO THE KITCHEN. Tea is more than just a drink. It has a product in it called tannins which are anti-inflammatory and have antimicrobial properties. Brew up a strong cup of black tea and place 3-4 drops in the affected eye three times daily. It should be made daily to prevent contamination. More details are found in the e-book www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com. The Eyelids should be free of any lumps or bumps; older pets commonly develop benign eyelid tumors, which may need removal by your veterinarian. There should be no discharge from your pet’s eyes; excessive tearing may indicate a blocked tear duct. The last part of the eyes to examine is the 3rd eyelid. It sits in the corner of the lower eye closest to the nose. It is not usually seen. In cases of conjunctivitis it may become very red. It contains a gland that can pop out (prolapsed 3rd eyelid gland). This may respond to anti-inflammatory medication or have to be treated surgically. The Ears. Your pet should not be shaking their head; if they do there may be an ear infection. The outside of the ear (pinna) should be a light pink and palpate as being flat. Any thickening could indicate an ear infection, allergy or a blood blister in the ear (aural hematoma). The inside of the ear (ear canal) should be easy to see and free of discharge. A small amount of light yellow discharge is probably normal wax. Any foul smelling odor indicates an infection. A yellowy discharge often indicates a yeast infection. Hard black debris in your cat’s ears likely indicates ear mites. If debris an odor are present, then clean your pet’s ears. A safe home remedy involves a 50:50 mixture of vinegar and water. Drop the mixture in the ear canal, rub the base of the ear well to loosen up the debris, then wipe out the excess by placing a cotton ball as deep as you can into the ear canal. Repeat the cleaning until the debris appears removed from the ear .One home remedy involves garlic soaked in olive oil for 12 hours. Remove the garlic clove and apply 5-6 drops into the ear twice daily for 7-10 days. More remedies are found in www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com Nose. Check for any signs of discharge from the right or left nostril. The occasional clear discharge is normal for some pets, but ongoing discharge indicates a problem, such as an allergy. Your pet may benefit from a hypoallergenic diet, which can be bought commercially. In my home remedy book Veterinary Secrets Revealed, found at www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com, I give sample home made allergy diets. Any purulent (thick, whitish) discharge is abnormal and indicates a bacterial infection in the nasal cavity or sinuses. Feel that air is flowing through both nostrils by placing a hair in front of each nostril. An abnormal growth in the nose can block airflow into the nostril. The nose may appear dry or wet; a wet nose means that the glands in the nose are producing more fluid. This is not a sign of disease. The nose and end of the muzzle should be black or light pink. If it becomes inflamed and red, then your pet may have a condition called “Collie Nose”. This is a localized type of immune problem in which the immune system attacks the end of the nose. Two simple home remedies involve removing plastic dishes if they are being used for feeding and applying a very safe topical herb, Aloe Vera. More details at www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com. The Mouth Examine the outside of your pet’s mouth first. The base of the chin can become infected in cats with a condition called feline acne. One effective treatment for this is topical Calendula. The lips should appear smooth and have no signs of inflammation. Pay close attention to lip folds in the large breed dogs with lots of extra skin. If saliva accumulates, then wipe the area with a medicated antiseptic such as hibitane. Lift up your pets lips and examine their teeth. The gums should appear a healthy light pink color (except in breeds such as Chows with dark pigment). Pay close attention to the area where the teeth begin. Inflamed gums appear a darker red and may even bleed if you touch them. This is a sign of gingivitis and may mean your pet needs a dental cleaning. There are some little known home remedies for gingivitis. SUPPLEMENTS. For cats with recurring gingivitis, lactoferrin can be helpful. The dose is 1/2 a 350mg capsule daily mixed in syrup or baby food. Propolis is a product of honeybees and is an oral antiseptic. It is applied topically to the inflamed gums. HEALING LOTION. Calendula lotion can be used to heal ulcers in the mouth and promote healing of damaged tissue. More details at www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com Examine all the teeth (42 in a dog), (32 in a cat). The teeth should not be broken or cracked. None of the tooth roots should be visible. In cats pay close attention to where the teeth join the gum line. They are prone to a condition called FORL (Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesion). The tooth actually erodes at his spot. Unfortunately the only answer may be a dental extraction, but this is important to discover early because they are very painful. The Neck. Palpate base of the jaw and the beginning of the neck. In this area you can feel the corner of the bottom jaw (mandible). Here you should be able to feel the submandibular lymph nodes and parotid salivary gland. Most of the time you won’t feel anything in this area. If there are palpable swellings, then the lymph nodes are probably enlarged suggesting an infection in the body. There are two other area that I routinely check the lymph nodes. The area in front of the shoulder blades has the prescapular lymph nodes. The area behind the knees in the rear legs has the popliteal lymph nodes. The lymph nodes may be enlarged due to a local infection, a generalized infection or even due to cancer. Any lymph node swelling is serious, so have your veterinarian look for the causes of the swelling, but it is important to catch the signs early. Your pet may benefit for some immune stimulation. In the ebook I discuss the use of specific herbs in cancer. GREEN TEA ( CAMELLIA) may stimulate the immune system and inhibit tumor growth. Standardized green tree extract is dosed at 200mg per 40 lbs daily. ESSIAC TEA. This contains a combination of herbs which may inhibit tumor growth. GARLIC. It has antioxidant and immune enhancing properties. It is best used in conjunction with other antioxidants. When given at high doses it can cause anemia in your pet, so it is best used in conjunction with your veterinarian. The dog dose is 1 clove per 50 lbs daily; the cat dose is 1/8 clove daily. More details are found at www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com. The Larynx and thyroid gland. The last area of the neck to focus on is your pet’s adams apple (larynx). Feel for your pet’s airway with your thumb and forefinger. Move your hand along the windpipe (trachea) until you feel the large firm cartilage in the middle of the neck. This is the larynx. In palpation you should find that with mild pressure your pet shows no discomfort and doesn’t cough. In cats pay close attention to the area around the larynx as this is where the thyroid gland sits. In cats with hyperthyroidism the gland is enlarged and often palpable. If your cat is 10 years and older you should regularly check the thyroid gland and if it is enlarged, have your veterinarian screen for hyperthyroidism. There are some things you can do at home for your hyperthyroid cat. CARNITINE. A supplement which has been found to be effective in reversing the signs of hyperthyroid disease in people. The starting cat dose is 250mg daily. BUGLEWEED ( Lycopus europeus) and MELISSA ( Melissa officinalis). These are two herbs that have been used in combination to combat the effects of hyperthyroid disease. Bugleweed has been shown to decrease thyroid hormone levels in rats 24 hours after administration. The standard dose is 1 drop per pound of the tinctures given twice daily. This concludes Part 1 of the Veterinary Secrets Revealed Minicourse, The At Home Pet Health Exam. You will receive Part 2 of the minicourse two days from today. Sincerely, Dr Andrew Jones For ways to treat your pet’s problems with over 1000 safe, natural and effective at home remedies visit: www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com. Copyright Veterinary Secrets Revealed 2124 Ymir Road Nelson, BC, V1L 6Y9 250-352-7861 www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com
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| this is great ok now i have to make a link to this in my website this is great thank you for sharing |
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