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# A Path With Paws

Holistic and integrative care for companion animals

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## Posts

- [Welcome to A Path with Paws](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2026/05/13/how-to-use-this-site/) - This website contains over 25 years of knowledge and experience as both a traditional and holistic veterinarian in support of you and your companion animal.
- [Shop Herbal Formulas](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/01/14/shop-herbal-formulas/) - Dr. Lena McCullough offers Chinese herbs and herbal formulas for dogs and cats—sourced, blended and ground by her on her Etsy site "Kingdom of Basil."
- [List of Available Herbal Formulas](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/02/01/kingdom-of-basil-herbal-formulas/) - This list of herbal formulas sold through our Etsy shop "Kingdom of Basil" includes short descriptions about the symptoms or disease addressed by each formula.
- [Symptoms Addressed by our Herbal Formulas](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2026/05/11/symptoms-addressed-by-our-herbal-formulas/) - This list of symptoms, diseases and illness in dogs and cats is followed by the name(s) of the herbal formula(s) we recommend and sell on our Etsy shop.
- [Cancer Care Ebook & FAQs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2026/05/12/cancer-care-ebook-faqs/) - This comprehensive eBook provides in-depth information to help you when your dog or cat is diagnosed with cancer, with a focus on holistic herbal medicine.
- [Three legged and happy - how to holistically treat osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/05/08/three-legged-and-happy-how-to-holistically-treat-osteosarcoma-bone-cancer-in-dogs/) - Canine osteosarcoma or bone cancer is one of the most painful, but it is the one I've had the most success with using integrative and alternative treatments.
- [Managing Cushings disease in dogs holistically](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/06/25/managing-cushings-disease-in-dogs-holistically/) - #Post Excerpt
- [How to treat liver tumors in dogs holistically and with herbs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/01/18/how-to-treat-liver-tumors-in-dogs-holistically-and-with-herbs/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Xiao Chai Hu Tang - herbs to fight cancer - reversing triple burner obstruction](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/04/09/xiao-chai-hu-tang-herbs-to-fight-cancer-reversing-triple-burner-obstruction/) - #Post Excerpt
- [What I made today - Zhi Xie San - anti-diarrhea formula](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/09/24/what-i-made-today-zhi-xie-san-anti-diarrhea-formula/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Artemisinin - when cancer cells kill themselves](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/03/26/artemisinin-when-cancer-cells-kill-themselves/) - #Post Excerpt
- [SanSheDan ChuanBeiYe - toxins in small amounts to fight cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/03/13/sanshedan-chuanbeiye-toxins-in-small-amounts-to-fight-cancer/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Supplements and single herbs for cancer in cats and dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/05/09/supplements-for-cancer-in-cats-and-dogs/) - #Post Excerpt
- [How to safely surf the internet when searching for cancer information and products](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/05/18/how-to-safely-surf-the-internet-when-searching-for-cancer-information-and-products/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Acupuncture for animals with cancer - stoking the healing power within](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/08/22/acupuncture-for-animals-with-cancer-stoking-the-healing-power-within/) - #Post Excerpt
- [How to pick the right herbals without Chinese theory. Whoa!  Can you explain that in english?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/05/19/how-to-pick-the-right-herbals-without-chinese-theory-whoa-can-you-explain-that-in-english/) - #Post Excerpt
- [How to medicate your cat or dog](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/07/02/how-to-medicate-your-cat-or-dog/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Working with picky appetite in dogs with cancer and older dogs - Help, my dog will not eat!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/03/02/working-with-picky-appetite-in-dogs-with-cancer-and-older-dogs/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Diets for cancer in cats and dogs - you are what you eat, a fighting cancer machine](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/05/01/diets-for-cancer-in-cats-and-dogs-you-are-what-you-eat-a-fighting-cancer-machine/) - #Post Excerpt
- [How to find a good holistic vet to work with](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/12/11/how-to-find-a-good-holistic-vet-to-work-with/) - #Post Excerpt
- [A little about where western medicine is going with cancer treatments for dogs and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/08/24/a-little-about-where-western-medicine-is-going-with-cancer-treatments-for-dogs-and-cats/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Questions to ask your vet when your animal companion has cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/04/02/questions-to-ask-your-vet-when-your-animal-companion-has-cancer/) - #Post Excerpt
- [How to use this book - guide for using Integrative and holistic methods for treating cancer in dogs and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/04/20/how-to-use-this-book-guild-for-using-integrative-and-holistic-methods-for-treating-cancer-in-dogs-and-cats/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Maggie's protocol for osteosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/26/maggies-protocol-for-osteosarcoma/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang - Chemotherapy herbal support for dogs and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/09/24/bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang-chemotherapy-herbal-support-for-dogs-and-cats/) - #Post Excerpt
- [Infrared light therapy for kidney failure, incontinence and arthritis in dogs and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/10/20/infrared-light-therapy-for-kidney-failure-incontinence-and-arthritis-in-dogs-and-cats/) - In Chinese medicine we often use a moxa stick for when we need to drive cold out of an area or to improve blood flow. Moxa is a mixture of mugwort and other herbs that are made into a charcoal stick which can be heated and lets off infrared light. Moxa is then used over
- [Why do we write?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2022/07/01/why-do-we-write/) - We write to share information but mostly we write to express ourselves – either the beauty or knowledge that lives inside of all of us. One of the hardest things for me is not being able to express myself well anymore – hand writing is impossible, typing is hard and my speech while improving is
- [A magic vial of Yunnan Paiyao](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/06/11/a-magic-vial-of-yunnan-baiyao/) - As gunshots rang out, he fell from his horse bleeding from where the bullet had entered his chest. As blood ran from the wound, he could feel his life slowly slipping away. Images of his small daughter and wife, who were both far away, ran through his mind. Quickly he reached for the vial, opening
- [Embracing the Shadow of Dis-ease (also Martha's wisdom)](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2018/12/06/embracing-the-shadow-of-dis-ease-also-marthas-wisdom/) - On my recent trip to Toronto, Dr. Joaquin Farias made a comment that we need to accept something before we can change it. This was very powerful to me. I do not accept that I have Parkinson’s disease. I’ll find every loophole to try to convince myself I do not and that does not serve
- [And baby and kitty make three.  The truth about toxoplasmosis in cats and pregnancy.](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/09/22/and-baby-and-kitty-make-three-the-truth-about-toxoplasmosis-in-cats-and-pregnancy/) - Today I read another story about a women thinking of giving up her cat because she was pregnant. It makes me so sad then our loyal companions are thrown away especially when there are many ways to have a safe pregnancy and keep the cat. Please read this before considering giving up your furry friend
- [Helping old dogs age well holistically](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2017/12/16/helping-old-dogs-age-well-holistically/) - Lately I’ve been realizing that my girl, Alli, is starting to show her age. More and more white hairs are springing up in her muzzle and her gait has been a little slower, her back tighter, and her hips sorer. It’s hard being the acupuncturist’s daughter, because sometimes it’s easy to forget to do acupuncture
- [A world of sharing and trust - why everything on Path With Paws is free and sharable](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/08/30/a-world-of-sharing-and-trust-why-everything-on-path-with-paws-is-free-and-sharable/) - I believe that information that can help people or animals should be available for free. I believe that knowledge is powerful and that this should not be held by a few but available to anyone. The more people who can be helped by what I hold in my brain the better. I am one person;
- [Mammary cancer in dogs and cats - holistic approaches](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2017/12/08/mammary-cancer-in-dogs-and-cats-holistic-approaches/) - I’ve gotten many requests to write something about mammary cancer. I guess I’ve been hesitant both because I feel like compared to some of the other cancers, I haven’t treated a lot of it, and my first cat Millie died of it. It was a horrible death with an infected oozing tumor and her not
- [Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang - Fighting Mast Cell Tumors and supporting the lungs against cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/04/22/xue-fu-zhu-yu-tang-supporting-the-lungs-against-cancer/) - Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, otherwise known as Drive out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction, has a beautiful red color from the wonderful Hong Hua or safflower flowers it contains. This is the last of my top five cancer formulas and a very special one at that. Where Hoxsey is somewhat toxic and
- [The hardest cancer - how to treat hemangiosarcoma in dogs holistically with herbs and supplements](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/07/31/the-hardest-cancer-how-to-treat-hemangiosarcoma-in-dogs-holistically-with-herbs-and-supplements/) - Note:This article is about hemangiosarcoma of the spleen and abdomen. For information about hemangiosarcoma of the heart click here. I have to say I always have considered hemangiosarcoma the hardest cancer to work with. It is highly aggressive, it can rapidly progress to the point where it causes sudden bleeding and death, and it is
- [Luna's story](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2017/05/15/lunas-story/) - The beautiful story honoring the short but wonderful life of Luna and her conscious natural death as written by her human dad Joel who has given me permission to share it. She was a truly enlightened being. While death is one of the hardest parts of my work, what is important is honoring every moment
- [Squamous cell carcinoma - holistic, herbal and integrative treatments in dogs and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/10/15/squamous-cell-carcinoma-holistic-herbal-and-integrative-treatments-in-dogs-and-cats/) - The good news about squamous cell carcinoma is that it is very slow to metastasize; the bad news is that is locally very aggressive, eating through anything in its path. In addition because this cancer commonly occurs in the mouth, there isn’t a lot of space to easily remove it. While I see more squamous
- [A mini protocol for treating any cancer in cats and dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/12/29/a-mini-protocol-for-any-cancer/) - Here is a little protocol I used for cancer when I first started out doing acupuncture. It is something my first acupuncture teacher used often and with good results. I combine this with acupuncture and used to use it in every animal I treated with cancer regardless of type. There is sometimes some great power
- [Mast cell tumors of the skin - holistic approaches for prevention and small tumors](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/03/29/mast-cell-tumors-of-the-skin-holistic-approaches-for-prevention/) - Usually I tell folks I can tell if a skin tumor is benign by how it feels. Most benign tumors are easy to roll around, in other words not attached to any deep tissue. They tend to grow slowly and if they are under the skin they are fairly smooth. You can get some really
- [How to help our elderly animal companions with the seasonal change to spring](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2016/02/24/how-to-help-our-elderly-animal-companions-with-the-seasonal-change-to-spring-2/) - Did you know that spring is one of the hardest seasons for older dogs and cats? Often times we think of fall with the dark coming and winter with it's cold short days as the most difficult but coming out of the dark into spring is also a large time of transition and when I
- [Seizures in dogs 101 - a holistic approach](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2017/03/17/seizures-in-dogs-101-a-holistic-approach/) - I just saw a very cute little Cocker Spaniel today with a history of seizures and it made me realize I needed an article on the starting points in working with seizures. Once we get to directing herbs at seizure disorders it is a little more complex, maybe I’ll attempt an article about that someday.
- [Lymphoma in dogs and cats - integrative medicine - chemotherapy and herbs with a side of acupuncture](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/06/07/lymphoma-dogs-and-cats-integrative-medicine-chemotherapy-acupuncture/) - Lymphoma is one of the fastest moving cancers out there. Because it is so fast moving, it is also the most responsive cancer to chemotherapy. The prognosis with this disease can be very bad, especially if no treatment is used. However the good news is, with chemotherapy and holistic medicine we can often get 18-24
- [Heart Disease in Dogs - Herbal Approaches](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2017/01/16/heart-disease-in-dogs-herbal-approaches/) - I’ve been receiving quite a few questions on heart disease in dogs and though it was time to address it in a blog post. I’ve been pretty impressed on how much herbs and acupuncture can help stabilize these dogs. You all know where I’m going with this! I do believe acupuncture is a great treatment
- [Making crazy awesome homemade cat food part two](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/05/20/making-crazy-awesome-cat-food-part-two/) - This afternoon I once again was making crazy awesome homemade cat food! I recently came up with a new recipe that they really like. To see the original check out Making Crazy Awesome Homemade Cat Food. I found my oldest cat had a hard time with the eggs, so this one is egg free and
- [Hoxsey like formula - for dogs and cats with cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/04/17/hoxsey-like-formula-for-dogs-and-cats-with-cancer/) - Cancer Detox Support is one of the only western herbal formulas I use for cancer. I love all the beautiful ingredients that go into it! This formula is my own modification of a formula called Hoxsey formula. I used to use quite a bit of Hoxsey, but over the years I’ve realized it can be
- [Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs - holistic approaches to slow progression](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2015/01/22/degenerative-myelopathy-in-dogs-holistic-approaches-to-slow-progression/) - Degenerative myelopathy is a grave diagnosis. There is still so little we know about this disease and there is no known cure or even a treatment that can control symptoms long term. I’m not going to dive too deeply into DM but just briefly cover the condition. DM is a degenerative nerve disorder of dogs.
- [Help in preventing cataracts and retinal degeneration (including PRA)](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2016/08/08/help-in-preventing-cataracts-and-retinal-degeneration-including-pra/) - I've recently been listening to a set of lectures from Dr. Carmen Colitz, who is a veterinary ophthalmologist. I'm impressed with the product she developed, Ocu-glo, which has the ability to prevent or slow down both cataract formation and retinal atrophy. She highly recommends it for all dogs with PRA and also diabetic dogs (who
- [Kidney failure in cats - how Chinese medicine and diet can help](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/03/04/kidney-failure-in-cats-how-chinese-medicine-and-diet-can-help/) - Food sitting in a dish uneaten does not help a cat get better. In other words, the best food left uneaten does nothing. Yet many cats with kidney/renal disease are put on a low protein diet such as Science Diet's K/D diet that they will not eat. And from my experience cats with renal disease
- [Melatonin in dogs - beware of xylitol!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2016/07/01/melatonin-in-dogs-beware-of-xylitol/) - One of my clients brought to my attention recently that most Melatonin contains xylitol which can be highly toxic to dogs. I have not had any toxicity in dogs who have been on the brands with xylitol so I think the amount is low enough to not cause major issues. However I highly recommend not
- [Dementia and anxiety in your older dog - What you can do.](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/02/01/dementia-and-anxiety-in-your-older-dog-what-to-do/) - It is sad to see our beloved animal companions get old and even harder to see them start to loss their mind. In many dogs the first sign of this is anxiety in the evening or throughout the night, although dementia or cognitive dysfunction syndrome can manifest in many different ways. Not all dementia has
- [Is the sky falling down?  Fireworks and your animal friend.](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2016/06/23/is-the-sky-falling-down-fireworks-and-your-animal-friend/) - Soon we will celebrate July 4th. Unfortunately for many of our animal friends this can also be a stressful time because of the loud fireworks that many people set off. For many animals, fireworks can seem like the world is ending and every year animals injury themselves by trying to escape out of houses or
- [Spring Detox Formula for Dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2016/03/02/spring-detox-formula/) - It's been awhile since I've had time to go into my pharmacy and play! I love working with all the herbs and using them to help my animal friends. Spring is in the air and along with it the explosion of pollens and allergens. Spring is also a good time to clean out any toxins
- [Hemangiosarcoma of the heart in dogs - holistic options](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/04/18/hemangiosarcoma-of-the-heart-in-dogs-holistic-options/) - While I use a similar protocol for heart hemangiosarcoma to splenic hemangiosarcoma, there are some differences. One is that surgery is not an option for hemangiosarcoma of the heart. Second is that we have a tumor that is pushing against one of the most vital organs in the body. While bleed out is a concern,
- [What I made today - Chai Hu Jia Long Mu Li Tang - Bupleurum, Oyster Shell & Dragon Bone Decoction](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/10/22/what-i-made-today-chai-hu-jia-long-mu-li-tang-bupleurum-oyster-shell-dragon-bone-decoction/) - This wonderful formula is the second one Mali the lab is on, see the article on Mali's arthritis formula. We started this formula when she was having some shifting illness of unknown origin with panting and anxiety symptoms and some back end weakness and back pain. Because Chai Hu Jia Long Mu Li Tang is
- [Arthritis and our animal friends -holistic approaches](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2016/01/18/arthritis-and-our-animal-friends-holistic-approaches/) - It’s sad to see our animal companions no longer be able to do the things they once could do as they age and grow older. All older animals have some amount of arthritis, although some have many more problems with it. Unfortunately, Western medicine has very few options for treating arthritis and uses mostly drugs,
- [How to prevent cancer in dogs and cats - repost](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2016/01/11/how-to-prevent-cancer-in-dogs-and-cats-repost/) - I often get the question, “how do I prevent cancer in my dog or cat?” This is always a hard question to answer. There are so many factors involved in the development of cancer that even doing everything we can to avoid it, animals can still get cancer. In addition cancer forms when multiple control
- [How to prevent cancer in dogs and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/04/07/how-to-prevent-cancer-in-dogs-and-cats/) - I often get the question, “how do I prevent cancer in my dog or cat?” This is always a hard question to answer. There are so many factors involved in the development of cancer that even doing everything we can to avoid it, animals can still get cancer. In addition cancer forms when multiple control
- [Taking care of ourselves so we can care for our elderly and sick animals](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2016/01/04/taking-care-of-ourselves-so-we-can-care-for-our-elderly-and-sick-animals/) - Lately the topic of compassion fatigue has been coming up for me over and over again with my clients. Night time yowling cats, banging dogs, dogs that need check ins every few hours or six meals a day. It's exhausting! I’ve written so much about animals on this blog, and how to treat them in
- [Fireworks and our animal friends - surviving the sky falling down](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2015/06/08/fireworks-and-our-animal-friends-surviving-the-sky-falling-down/) - Soon we will celebrate July 4th. Unfortunately for many of our animal friends this can also be a stressful time because of the loud fireworks that many people set off. For many animals, fireworks can seem like the world is ending and every year animals injury themselves by trying to escape out of houses or
- [Reposted: Fireworks and your animal friends - Is the sky falling down?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/06/16/reposted-fireworks-and-your-animal-friends-is-the-sky-falling-down/) - This is an article I wrote last year that deserves to be posted again with the 4th approaching. The 4th of July is rapidly approaching. Unfortunately for many of our animal friends this can also be a stressful time because of the loud fireworks that many people set off when the clock reaches midnight. For
- [Natural solutions to treat acute diarrhea in cats and dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/05/13/natural-solutions-to-treat-acute-diarrhea-in-cats-and-dogs/) - Most of the time diarrhea is not a serious issue and will pass in a day or two. Often times with dogs it is due to eating something they shouldn’t. Cats are more prone to have transient diarrhea from stress. For information on chronic diarrhea see Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs - Herbs and Diet to
- [Itchy dogs and cats, the link between inflammation and diet](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/05/16/itchy-dogs-the-link-between-inflammation-and-diet/) - One of the most frustrating problems in veterinary medicine is the chronically itchy dog or cat. So how can be get these guys so they are comfortable without getting stuck in the constant swing between steroids and antibiotics and without spending a small fortune? Lets look at what is going on. Why do dogs and
- [Taiwanese dogs, why we rescue](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/06/16/taiwanese-dogs-why-we-rescue/) - A week ago I went to the airport to help out a local group called Salty Dog Rescue and came home with a foster dog. And so begins my journey with Ali, my Taiwanese street dog. As we wander around Seattle meeting people, I get the same question over and over again. We have enough
- [Holistic options for arthritis in our animal friends](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2015/05/19/holistic-options-for-arthritis-in-our-animal-friends/) - It’s sad to see our animal companions no longer be able to do the things they once could do as they age and grow older. All older animals have some amount of arthritis, although some have many more problems with it. Unfortunately, Western medicine has very few options for treating arthritis and uses mostly drugs,
- [Stop the pain! Arthritis and your animal friend - holistic medicine options](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/18/stop-the-pain-arthritis-and-your-animal-friend-part-1-alternative-medicine-options/) - It’s sad to see our animal companions no longer be able to do the things they once could do as they age and grow older. All older animals have some amount of arthritis, although some have many more problems with it. Unfortunately, Western medicine has very few options for treating arthritis and uses mostly drugs,
- [To vaccinate or not to vaccinate - that is the question. Part 1 cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/27/to-vaccinate-or-not-to-vaccinate-that-is-the-question-part-1-cats/)
- [How do I pick the best food for my cat's health?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/01/30/how-do-i-pick-the-best-food-for-my-cats-health/) - So what do I feed my cat? And how do I change their food? Anyone who has been owned by a cat knows that changing their food can be one of the hardest projects to undertake. Of course there are those cats who will eat anything but they are rare. So how do you choose
- [Prevention of urinary crystals in cats and a little about FLUTD - holistic thoughts about diet and treatment](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/06/04/prevention-of-crystals-in-cats-and-a-little-about-flutd-some-holistic-thoughts-about-diet-and-treatment/) - My friend Pam of FCAT keeps on sending people to my site to get information about urinary issues in cats. Last night we were talking and I said, “I really need to write an article on that.” “Yes you do, “ she answered. So here it is. So here is the short list of what
- [Treating severe skin disease herbally](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2015/01/25/treating-severe-skin-disease-herbally/) - Here is the article that everyone has asked for and I have been hesitant to write. How to treat that nasty, oozy, itchy skin with herbal treatments. If you haven't read Itchy Dogs - the Link Between Inflammation and Diet please start with it first. Consider this article part two. Why have I resisted writing
- [Welcome to 2015!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2015/01/01/welcome-to-2015/) - While I have had some amazing changes in 2014, including opening Kingdom of Basil our holistic clinic for people and their animals, I am happy to move onto a new year. Here's a list of goals I would like to accomplish in the new year Move Kingdom of Basil into its full potential Truthfully this
- [Senior Dog Herbal Support](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/09/07/old-dog-winter-herbal-support/) - While I love during acupuncture on the sweet older dogs, I realize that not everyone can find an acupuncturist in their area or that the cost is just too much for some. Herbals can also be a very good option. I've been selling a very safe and supportive herbal, called Senior Dog Support through my
- [Si Miao San - slowing down cancer and inflammation](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/06/17/si-miao-san-slowing-down-cancer-and-inflammation/) - Si Miao San or Four Marvels Powder is truly one of the workhorses of Chinese medicine. It is probably the most common formula I use. You see, Si Miao San is very good at treating inflammation and our animal companions have a lot of inflammatory disorders. This is my top formula for inflammatory bowel disease,
- [Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang - treating tumors of the lower abdomen](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/05/18/shao-fu-zhu-yu-tang-treating-tumors-of-the-lower-abdomen/) - This formula is very similar to Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang and treats the blood stasis cancers. However this formula works better for cancers in the caudal abdomen. The main cancers I use it for are tumors of the adrenal glands, kidneys, prostate or bladder. It has a wonderful smell to it as it contains
- [Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang - treating liver tumors](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/05/18/ge-xia-zhu-yu-tang/) - This formula is very similar to Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang and treats the blood stasis tumors of the liver. I often times pair it with Xiao Chai Hu Tang. I do not use this formula for tumors that originate in the spleen as those are usually hemangiosarcoma. Tao Ren (peach seed) Dang Gui (angelica
- [Support for dogs with papilloma wart outbreaks](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/10/17/support-for-dogs-with-papilloma-wart-outbreaks/) - Here's a neat little formula for supporting young dogs with papilloma virus outbreaks. If you don't know, papilloma virus in dogs can cause warts. Young dogs can easily pass on the virus to other young dogs. Sometimes there is just a wart or two that forms in the mouth or on the face and other
- [Change your perception](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/09/17/change-your-perception/) - My perception of the world has been blown. This weekend I had the honor of being able to attend a day of lectures by Jeffrey Yuan on essential oils. And I’m pretty sure I walked away a new person. If someone could have reached into my soul and opened up the reality of the world
- [Chronic Diarrhea in dogs - herbs and diet to the rescue](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/09/14/chronic-diarrhea-in-dogs-herbs-and-diet-to-the-rescue/) - Now this isn’t an article about the occasionally bout of diarrhea or the garbage eating dog. For that kind of thing see Natural solutions to treat acute diarrhea. This is for those of you with dogs that always have runny stool, for those people who have spent hours talking poo with their vets, for those
- [Seeking veterinary acupuncturist in Seattle, WA](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/08/24/seeking-veterinary-acupuncturist-in-seattle-washington/) - Would you like to be part of Kingdom of Basil? Do you know a veterinarian who would like to be? At Kingdom of Basil have more clients than we can work with and would love to have a new veterinary acupuncturist in our clinic who we can refer clients to. We are a collective of
- [The greatest kindness is sometimes death](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/04/28/the-greatest-kindness-is-sometimes-death/) - Driving back full of excitement because my son Martin’s band had just won the Peakfeast Battle of the Bands on Mercer Island. In the lights something running along the road but something is very wrong. Hard to tell at first, is it a dog? Some other animal? As we get closer I see it is
- [You are invited to an open house!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/06/08/you-are-invited-to-an-open-house/) - Please join us for an Open House at Kingdom of Basil Wellness Clinic for people and their companion animals June 22nd Sunday 3-5pm We believe that families can include many species and that good holistic health should not be limited to just people. We provide holistic health for the whole family through acupuncture, massage
- [Natural Pet Pantry - yummy food for cats and dogs in the Pacific Northwest](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/05/27/natural-pet-pantry-yummy-food-for-cats-and-dogs-in-the-pacific-northwest/) - Natural Pet Pantry has long been somewhere I recommend to clients for food but I have yet to actually make it there myself. Today Randi dropped off some samples for me and my clients and who better to try them on than my own fur kids. Everything is made fresh at their kitchen in the
- [Why I can't](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/05/26/why-i-cant/) - I hold no special magic that others can’t have. I do write a lot, I try to write articles that others can follow and that give good solid information. There are many vets out there that do what I do and do it well but don’t write articles. I don’t know them all. Many of
- [Some ramblings about love and involvement in chronic disease](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/05/25/some-ramblings-about-love-and-involvement-in-chronic-disease/) - Treating and stabilizing cancer and chronic disease long term is sometimes like learning how to ride a bike. At first it feels impossible and every small setback or fall you think I can’t do this, this is the end. However at one point you realize that you are going on your own and that you
- [We are bought young but we can change - how the veterinary community is courted](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/02/16/we-are-bought-young-but-we-can-change-how-the-veterinary-community-is-courted/) - An addition to Dog's Naturally Magazine's Why Vets are Getting Away With Murder posted by Natural Pet Pantry. I remember looking up at the large brick building of Bustad hall, holding my arms closer to me as I walked up the few steps to the building, that would consume a good portion of my life
- [My favorite products for cats and dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/04/27/my-favorite-products-for-cats-and-dogs/) - Those of you that follow my writing know that I am not a huge supplement pusher. I believe that whole good quality food goes a long way in our cats and dogs and if you feed a great diet you really don't need a lot of powders and liquids. That being said I often get
- [Kingdom of Basil tinctures now available for cats (and smaller dogs)!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/04/20/kingdom-of-basil-tinctures-now-available-for-cats-and-smaller-dogs/) - My cat clients have long had the benefit of being able to use my specially made herbal tinctures. For the first time they are now available on etsy! While any of my herbal mixes can be made into a tea for the kitties, the tinctures come made to give. All my tinctures are made with
- [Izzy's joy](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/03/19/izzys-joy/) - Izzy has one of the best noses of any dog I know. I usually have a treat jar in my office and when Izzy comes I have to hide it, otherwise he is obsessed with getting into it the whole appointment. I usually give one treat before an acupuncture treatment and one after and usually
- [Mast Cell Tumors Grade 3 and internal mast cell cancer - finding the right herbal treatments for your dog](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/03/08/mast-cell-tumors-grade-3-and-internal-mast-cell-cancer-finding-the-right-herbal-treatments-for-your-dog/) - I told myself I couldn't write an article on the more aggressive mast cell tumors (grade 3) and internal mast cell cancers. Yes, but sometimes you realize that you need to try to get the information out there even if it is difficult. For lower grade 1 and 2 tumors and prevention see Mast Cell
- [What I made today - Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Gentian Drain Liver Formula) for seizures and skin/eyes](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/11/04/what-i-made-today-long-dan-xie-gan-tang-gentian-drain-liver-formula-for-seizures-and-skineyes/) - This formula is a good one coming into Thanksgiving. To me the herbs in it look like a Thanksgiving feast. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Xie is pronounced like Shay) is a great formula for draining fire out of the head. One of its most common uses is for treatment of excess seizures. Other uses
- [We did it, we bought a building!!  Welcome Kingdom of Basil Wellness Clinic for animals and their people](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/02/26/we-did-it-we-bought-a-building-welcome-kingdom-of-basil-wellness-clinic-for-animals-and-their-people/) - I have long wanted to expand my practice and have a clinic where not just animals but also their people could go for excellent holistic health care. Today we bought a building in West Seattle where that dream can come to life! I am very excited to introduce you to Kingdom of Basil – a
- [My animal companion has to go under anesthesia - what can I do to help?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/11/24/my-animal-companion-has-to-go-under-anesthesia-what-can-i-do-to-help/) - If we are lucky our animal friends only have to go through surgery once, when they are spayed or neutered. However many animals do need to be under anethesia other times either for a dental cleaning, to get sutures, or to have surgery. Whatever the reason, surgery and anethesia are hard on our animal friends.
- [How to help our elderly animal companions with the seasonal change to spring](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/02/17/how-to-help-our-elderly-animal-companions-with-the-seasonal-change-to-spring/) - Did you know that spring is one of the hardest seasons for older dogs and cats? Often times we think of fall with the dark coming and winter with it's cold short days as the most difficult but coming out of the dark into spring is also a large time of transition and when I
- [Making more herbal ointments](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/01/20/making-more-herbal-ointments/) - So far these are just for my clients and family but will sell them at the new store, Kingdom of Basil when it opens and hopefully also on my etsy.com herbal store .
- [Diets for cats and dogs with cancer -You are what you eat, a fighting cancer machine (repost)](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/01/19/diets-for-cats-and-dogs-with-cancer-you-are-what-you-eat-a-fighting-cancer-machine-repost/) - Good nutrition is very important in any animal fighting cancer. You are what you eat and with cancer we need a diet that feeds and supports the body but starves the cancer. In fighting cancer with herbs and holistic medicine, we are relying on the body to do the fighting. This takes a strong immune
- [Helping anxiety in an old friend - Calm and Peaceful Formula](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2014/01/03/calm-and-peaceful-formula/) - One of the older dogs I work with recently developed severe separation anxiety, involving doing injury not just to the house she lived in but also to herself. Her western vet had put her on Xanax and Prozac but the Prozac didn't seem to do anything and the Xanax sedated her so much she acted
- [A herbal ointment for hotspots](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/12/29/a-herbal-ointment-for-hotspots/) - I have long wanted to experiment with making a hotspot ointment for dogs. Recently I found a tea I really liked that I modified from one of Jeremy Ross's recipes, however a tea takes time to make and needed to be poured over the whole dog. In addition it is sometimes hard to get on
- [How to determine when to use holistic and western medicine for cancer treament in dogs and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/03/28/how-to-determine-when-to-use-holistic-and-western-medicine-for-cancer-treament-in-dogs-and-cats/) - In my time as a holistic vet, I have gone from treating animals who are dying of cancer to treating animals who are living with cancer. Why is this? Because these animals are living! They are enjoying life and waking up each day without any attachment to having cancer. They don't know that they have
- [Introduction - Welcome to Integrative and Holistic Methods of Treating Cancer in Cats and Dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/05/16/introduction-welcome-to-integrative-and-holistic-methods-to-treating-cancer-in-cats-and-dogs/) - Cancer has become one of the most rewarding diseases that I treat as a practitioner. Strange isn't it. It is a horrible and debilitating illness and if we can someday find a cure for it I will be ecstatic. But early on I found that in spite of the grave prognosis that was given, these
- [Holistic Cancer Care for Cats and Dogs - Dr. Lena on the Tripawds radio show](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/11/17/holistic-cancer-care-for-cats-and-dogs-dr-lena-on-the-tripawds-radio-show/) - For those of you who missed my appearance on the Tripawds radio show - here it is. More Pets Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with tripawds on BlogTalkRadio
- [The danger of compact fluorescent lighting](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/21/the-danger-of-compact-fluorescent-lighting/) - When I travel these days I always pack a four pack of incandescent light bulbs with me. Occasionally I will forget and then my first stop is always to the nearest Safeway or drug store to buy a pack. The more I hear about the possibility of a ban on these types of bulbs the
- [Making crazy awesome homemade cat food](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/05/13/making-crazy-awesome-homemade-cat-food/) - This afternoon I whipped up a batch of my homemade cat food for our four kitties. I serve it raw so it is pretty easy to throw together and a lot of fun to make. It feels like making cookies, only these kids like meat cookies and are much happier eating it as raw cookie
- [Feline Stomatitis - how to stop the pain](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/05/28/feline-stomatitis-how-to-stop-the-pain/) - As I write this, my cat Raven is zipping around the living room playing and talking to himself. I know cats often do that, but Raven hasn't been lately. This is made even more remarkable when you consider that he had a major surgery to remove all his molars and premolars and the connecting periodontal
- [I will be a guest on the Tripawds' radio show November 17th at 3pm to talk about holistic cancer care](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/11/15/i-will-be-a-guest-on-the-tripawds-talk-radio-show-nov-17th-at-3pm/) - I am excited to make my first radio appearance with some great folks. Tripawds is a community for people who have three legged cat and dog companions. They have a great website with some amazing information and support. I'll be talking on Holistic Cancer Care at 3pm Pacific time on Sunday November 17th. If you
- [Acupressure for animals with cancer - healing touch](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/08/26/acupressure-for-animals-with-cancer/) - I love using acupuncture to treat animals with cancer but it involves finding an acupuncturist in your area and some areas simply do not have acupuncturists for animals. It can also be expensive and while most of my clients believe it is worth every penny, it is not always an option for people on a
- [What I made today - Jade Wind Screen (yu ping feng san)](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/10/08/what-i-made-today-jade-wind-screen-yu-ping-feng-san/) - Jade Wind Screen is one of the most simple yet effective formulas out there. It is made of three simple ingredients and focusing on supporting the protective qi that surround the body. In Chinese medicine, our qi extends out from the lung and surrounds the body. This protective qi helps prevent us from getting infections
- [There has been so much going on!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/10/27/there-has-been-so-much-going-on/) - You’ve probably noticed I haven’t been writing lately. There’s been a lot going on in my life. First of all I finished the first draft of the cancer book!! I’m so excited about this! However there has been such a push the last six months to get it done, that I feel like now that
- [Follow up to dementia and anxiety in older dogs - Sadie's hospice care](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/10/23/follow-up-to-dementia-and-anxiety-in-older-dogs-sadies-hospice-care/) - One of my clients Margaret recently lost her very sweet older girl Sadie. In the end Sadie had a lot of health issues including signs of dementia. She recently sent me this letter as a follow up to my article Dementia and Anxiety in older dogs and gave me permission to share it with all
- [Paw Weaving](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/09/12/paw-weaving/)
- [Want to take a reiki class?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/09/11/want-to-take-a-reiki-class/) - My friend Rose DeDan is an amazing healer and reiki and shamanic practitioner. We often trade acupuncture and reiki session for our animal companions and she has done work on me as well. She also teaches Reiki classes and still has some openings in her level one class this weekend. If you have never taken
- [Holding hands](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/09/10/holding-hands/) - It always makes me feel special when animals love to come to my treatment room. Lark always impresses me in that she also can jump up on the couch and sit in a way that I can place all her acupuncture needles and she always has an awareness of where they are, never knocking them
- [Healing from surgery - how to make recovery easier for our dogs and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/09/09/healing-from-surgery-how-to-make-recovery-easier-for-our-dogs-and-cats/) - Many animals with cancer go under surgery to remove the primary tumor or as much of it as possible. Sometimes this is a fairly simple procedure if it is a small skin cancer which is being removed however in other cases surgery can involve removal or internal organs and can be much more extensive. Even
- [Supporting chemotherapy with anti-oxidants and herbs in dogs and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/11/25/supporting-chemotherapy-with-anti-oxidants-and-herbs-in-dogs-and-cats/) - If you do a search of Medline, you will not find one study that shows that anti-oxidants or herbs have a negative effect on outcomes of people or animals with cancer who are getting chemotherapy drugs. Even though most oncologists recommend that you do not use anti-oxidants or herbs when an animal is undergoing chemotherapy,
- [Herbal treatments – plants holding cancer at bay](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/03/25/herbal-treatments-–-plants-holding-cancer-at-bay/) - This post will be in development for awhile as I publish articles on the individual herbal supplements I use. Please check back as it grows. Herbals formulas are my primary approach to treating cancer in animals along with acupuncture. I have to admit I am not a huge supplement person. Yes you can give Vit
- [Treating weight loss in dogs and cats with cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/03/06/treating-weight-loss-in-dogs-and-cats-with-cancer/) - It is very common for cats and dogs who have cancer to loss weight even when they are eating well. This is because the cancer is stealing their nutrients and not allowing the body to have what it needs. Weight loss in the face of a healthy appetite and proper nutrition is called cachexia. There
- [Above all quality of life - treating terminal disease in dogs and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/11/20/above-all-quality-of-life/) - The nature of loving our animal companions is that at one point they will leave us. We are blessed with their presence in our lives but they are not blessed with long life like us humans. Knowing that our animal companions will most likely die while we are still living, means that there will be
- [How to integrate all modalities when treating cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/03/23/how-to-integrate-all-modalities-when-treating-cancer/) - We learned in vet school that when you have more than one vet in the room and an animal comes in with life threatening injuries the most important thing is for someone to say “I’m in charge!”. Without this simple statement the chances of an animal making it is much less. Until someone takes control
- [Chai Hu Jia Long Mu Li Tang (bupleurum and dragon bone combination)](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/08/24/chai-hu-jia-long-mu-li-tang-bupleurum-and-dragon-bone-combination/) - Chai Hu Jia Long Mu Li Tang is very similar in action to Xiao Chai Hu Tang however it is better at treating animals that have more heat and anxiety and I often use a modified version of this herbal for treating hemangiosarcoma. Please read the section on Xiao Chai Hu Tang to learn about
- [Clementine - boxer kisses fully intact](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/08/12/clementine-boxer-kisses-fully-intact/) - Every month Clementine and her sister Maggie would come rushing into my office for their monthly acupuncture. Clem is great at wagging her whole body in excitement and giving boxer kisses and Maggie would run around looking for the treats. After I had handed out treats and let them get some of the bounces out,
- [Transitional Cell Carcinoma - holistic and integrative medicine to support peeing](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/08/11/transitional-cell-carcinoma/) - A dog named Rooney started it all. Path With Paws would not exist without Rooney, this book would not exist and I don't know if I would have begun by quest into treating animals with cancer without Rooney. See Rooney's wisdom. Rooney had transitional cell carcinoma, I was new to acupuncture having just got my
- [Saying goodbye to our animal friends - how to decide when it is time to help them die](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/08/04/saying-goodbye-to-our-animal-friends-how-to-decide-when-it-is-time-to-help-them-die/) - Our animal companion become so much a part of our lives but their lives are shorter than ours and at one point comes the time we need to say goodbye and make the decision to let them go. It seems to be rare to have our dog and cat friends pass on their own easily
- [Supporting Radiation Treatments Naturally in Dogs and Cats with cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/07/25/supporting-radiation-treatments-naturally-in-dogs-and-cats/) - Radiation can be a very effective treatment for certain types of cancer, especially the tumors that are very locally invasive but slow to spread to other regions of the body. However it is also one of the hardest on our animal friends. Not only is there a risk of damaging healthy tissue but the largest
- [Kingdom of Basil - a healing clinic for animals and their people](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/07/21/kingdom-of-basil-a-healing-clinic-for-animals-and-their-people/) - I have long dreamed of having a healing clinic filled with many different skilled holistic practitioners for both humans and animals and a small retail herbal shop. A couple of weeks ago I began looking for the space to finally bring my dream to life. And so Kingdom of Basil is in the first stages
- [Fibrosarcoma - how to treat with surgery and holistic medicine in cats and dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/06/30/fibrosarcoma-how-to-treat-with-surgery-and-holistic-medicine-in-cats-and-dogs/) - Lucy was a beautiful black cat, her full name being Lucy Furr. She wasn't very old and had quite a bit of spunk. Most of her acupuncture treatment involved putting her in a small bathroom and trying my best to keep the needles in for at least 20 minutes as she bounced around. She didn't
- [InteroSTOP - help for calming dogs and cats too](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/06/18/interostop-help-for-calming-dogs-and-cats-too/) - I recently attended the ACVIM veterinary conference for internal medicine specialists. This is by far my favorite mainstream medicine conference because there are always many lectures on the new cutting edge medicine being developed. This conference I was able to attend lectures on using stem cells to regrow and repair damaged and failing kidneys, using
- [Medical marijuana for pets](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/06/17/medical-marijuana-for-pets/) - I have had so many questions about medical marijuana in animals lately, especially with it becoming legal in Washington state where I practice. This is probably one of the best articles out there about medical marijuana use in pets and the legal issues that come up with it. See Veterinary Marijuana in the recent JAVMA
- [Why we should open up information and find common ground with herbal use in animals](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/06/17/why-we-should-open-up-information-and-find-common-ground-with-herbal-use-in-animals/) - When I did shelter work years ago we hated pet stores, absolutely hated them. Pet stores sold animals, many from puppy mills and sometimes sick animals. They didn’t spay or neuter. They sold animals to people without any guidance, often these animals had worms or even worse broke with distemper or parvovirus when people would
- [Off to Qi Gong - I'm away for awhile](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/05/21/off-to-qi-gong-im-away-for-awhile/) - I'm off to my every two year Qi Gong retreat at Karme Choling in the hills of Vermont. I'm looking forward to long days of Qi Gong and good home cooked food. Qi Gong has been an amazing thing for me. I discovered Eva Wong, my qi gong teacher, when she came to Seattle to
- [Rooney's wisdom](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2008/12/16/rooneys-wisdom/) - In my dream, she approached me with that sparkle she always had in her eyes. “Come to me and lay beside me and I will take away your fears,” she seemed to say. I lay down with my head against her soft golden fur and pressed deeply into her side feeling protected and safe. I
- [Sometimes three legs are better than four](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/11/sometimes-three-legs-are-better-than-four/) - Maggie tries really hard to be a good guard dog. When you come to the door of her home, you can hear her barking in a strange muffled way, which makes you wonder until the door is opened and you realize she has a teddy bear in her mouth. That being said Maggie loves people
- [Prognoses are only as good as the paper they are printed on - Lou's story](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/04/06/prognoses-are-only-as-good-as-the-paper-they-are-printed-on-lous-story/) - Every two weeks I receive a visit from a special visitor. Lou bounds into by office as soon as the door is open enough for him to squeeze through, and comes dancing over to me and the treat jar. However, as much as Lou loves his treats, he likes his acupuncture even better. As soon
- [Breathing Through Cancer - holistic herbal therapies to control lung metastasis in dogs and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/04/26/breathing-through-cancer-holistic-herbal-therapies-to-control-lung-metastasis-in-cancer-in-dogs-and-cats/) - When I diagnosed my sixteen year old cat Basil with lung cancer last year, I had one prayer. I had already lost two cats in my life to cancer in the lungs and I could not deal with losing another one. Watching my babies suffer as they struggled for breath towards the end of their
- [Where do I find herbs?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/11/20/where-to-find-herbs/) - This is a great question that I get quite often. There are a few options Note: As of September 2012 I am now selling a few of my formulas through my other business Kingdom of Basil on etsy.com. This is an experiment for now. I still highly, highly recommend working with a holistic vet before
- [Prostate cancer in dogs - herbs and holistic support](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/01/19/prostate-cancer-in-dogs-herbs-and-holistic-support/) - Prostate cancer wasn't originally on my list when I began this book, as it is rare and I hadn't treated a dog with it before. However I recently started treating a very energetic lab named Joey who has prostate cancer. He is one of the most rambunctious, friendly dogs I have met and oh so
- [Chinese medicine and cancer - phlegm nodules and blood stagnation](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/05/07/chinese-medicine-and-cancer-phlegm-nodules-and-blood-stagnation/) - The main focus of Chinese medicine is on treating the animal, the cancer is secondary. Why did the cancer get there is in first place? Because of a longstanding imbalance in the body. In western medicine we would say that the immune system malfunctioned. Why? Usually because of diet, genetics or environmental factors. The job
- [Cats and cancer - some thoughts before you treat](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/05/29/cats-and-cancer-some-thoughts-before-you-treat/) - Cats, yes let me talk about the cats. I have four of them myself who share my home and they are wonderful lovely beings. This is not an article about how to treat specific cancers in cats - for that see my book Integrative and Alternative Methods for treating cancer in cats and dogs. This
- [Cosmo - star dog](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/01/08/cosmo-star-dog/) - Joe always told me how fast Cosmo was. In his younger days he could outrun anyone, faster than the wind. By the time I meet him he had slowed down quite a bit but he still had fire in his eyes. He was tired but not ready to give up. His prognosis was poor. Because
- [Other cancer resources - in development](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/03/09/other-cancer-resources-in-development/) - If you haven't come from my cancer book, please check out Integrative and Holistic Approaches to Cancer in cats and dogs Here are some other great resources - Georgia's Legacy is one of my favorite resources for any person with a dog fighting cancer. They have put a lot of time into this site and
- [Confessions of a hospice worker](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/05/17/confessions-of-a-hospice-worker/) - I have the best job in the world except for on the days when I want to go become someone’s secretary, when I would do anything to not have to be a responsible adult anymore. These are the days that I can no longer deal with one more animal I love dying, one more person
- [Yunnan Baiyao and ox bile - clearing up the confusion](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/05/15/yunnan-baiyao-and-ox-bile-clearing-up-the-confusion/) - I have heard from a number of people lately that Yunnan Baiyao also known as Yunnan Paiyao with ox bile should not be used in dogs. This seems to have been started from a post by a human chiropractor who has written a book on dog cancer. My understanding is that cow gallstone is part
- [Types of cancer and their treatments](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/04/20/types-of-cancer-and-their-treatments/) - A mini protocol for any cancer Osteosarcoma Three Legged and Happy - How to holistically treat osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in dogs Hemangiosarcoma (spleen and abdomen) - The hardest Cancer - How to Treat Hemangiosarcoma in dogs Holistically with herbs and supplements (abdominal and spleen) Hemangiosarcoma of the heart in dogs - holistic options Lymphoma in
- [The mysteries of nerves - paralysis, seizures and old age neurologic conditions Part 1 paralysis](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/05/01/the-mysteries-of-nerves-paralysis-seizures-and-old-age-neurologic-conditions-part-1-paralysis/) - Did you know that one out of seven dachshunds will become paralyzed in their lifetime? That many older dogs and cats suffer from strokes and vestibular disease in their old age? That seizures are so common in some breeds that they can affect 15-20% of the breed? Neurologic problems are quite common in our companion
- [My secret world of plants](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/22/my-secret-world-of-plants/) - On Mondays, I descend down into the basement to disappear into my world of herbs. Once there I spend a couple hours smelling, touching and tasting, to create formulas to help the animals I work with. As I work I can hear the ancient wisdom of the past herbal masters whispering to me and feel
- [Alli and her catpuppies - getting dogs and cats to co-exist](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/03/10/alli-and-her-catpuppies-getting-dogs-and-cats-to-co-exist/) - When we first were fostering Alli, I soon feared that she just was not going to be able to live with cats. Alli had been a street dog in Taiwan and it just made sense, small fuzzy things equaled food, not friends. My husband Adam encouraged me to not give up on her but I
- [A day in pictures](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/03/04/herbs-have-arrived/) - Technically Monday is my day off but always a busy day. I just made two weeks of homemade cat food for our kitties. For the recipe see Making crazy awesome cat food part 2 Alli enjoys helping me clean out the food processor Getting herbs in the mail this morning for my etsy store Kingdom
- [Taking a break for a month or two](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2013/01/03/taking-a-break-for-a-month-or-two/) - I've realized that I need to take a short break from writing. I will not be available during the month of January and there will be no new posts. Comments will be closed. I will leave the forums up if people want to talk to each other. Thank you for visiting! To find a good
- [Adventures of Ali - part two](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/06/24/adventures-of-ali-part-two/) - Every day we see Ali become more comfortable with us and learning how to be a dog in America. Yesterday we braved the rain to go to Marymoor for a Formosan Mountain Dog meet up. There were about fifteen dogs of many different colors and coats but all around the same size and shape. We
- [Arthritis and your dog and cat - holistic options](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/11/19/arthritis-and-your-dog-and-cat-holistic-options/) - It’s sad to see our animal companions no longer be able to do the things they once could do as they age and grow older. All older animals have some amount of arthritis although some have many more problems with it. Unfortunately, Western medicine has very few options for treating arthritis and uses mostly drugs,
- [New study out on using Turkey Tail mushroom extract for hemangiosarcoma in dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/11/09/new-study-out-on-using-turkey-tail-mushroom-extract-for-hemangiosarcoma-in-dogs/) - Exciting news this week! The University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School just released a study showing that the Turkey Tail mushroom extract, PSP, significantly increased survival of dogs with hemangiosarcoma. Compound Derived Mushroom Lengthens Survival Time in Dogs with Cancer. This study showed that at a very high dose of this compound (100mg/kg/day), average survival in
- [What I made today - Xiao Feng San - dispel wind powder for itching](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/10/01/what-i-made-today-xiao-feng-san-dispel-wind-powder-for-itching/) - I made this one for my own dog Alli, who is prone to getting itchy especially when she goes to the dog park, eats too many treats, or finds a hot dog bun in the bushes. Most of the time this is fairly under control through her grain free raw diet but occasionally she has
- [Alli gets a new collar](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/09/30/alli-gets-a-new-collar/) - Alli received a new collar and leash in the mail yesterday. After much looking around Adam and I found one we both liked. We started with him wanting a black collar and me wanting a lavender collar with stars or flowers. This one seems to have a bit of a modern art theme with some
- [A little break from posting](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/11/a-little-break-from-posting/) - This week will be light on the postings. I should be back to full posting speed soon!
- [FIP is not a contagious disease!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/06/fip-is-not-a-contagious-disease/) - If your family includes cats or you know someone who lives with cats, please read this. I'm wandering back to the side of western medicine but this is a topic dear to my heart. When I was working at the shelter I once got a voice mail from a client who had adopted a cat
- [What I made today - a custom formula for arthritis ](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/09/17/what-i-made-today-a-custom-formula-for-arthritis/) - Today I did a refill of a custom formula for a beautiful yellow lab named Mali who I have been working with for almost five years now. Mali had both ankle surgery and a fracture of her front leg when she was younger and has some arthritis issues secondary to that. She is now 10
- [Saturday Herb Delivery](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/09/15/saturday-herb-delivery/) - Herb deliveries are always fun. While the western herbs are usually more colorful and pretty, the Chinese herbs smell the best. This order included cinnamon, ginger, honeysuckle flowers, bupleurum, and ginseng to name a few. Some of my cancer formulas are heavy on ginger, bupleurum, cinnamon and ginseng. Honeysuckle is good for cooling and detox
- [To vaccinate or not to vaccinate - that is the question! part two dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/04/18/to-vaccinate-or-not-to-vaccinate-that-is-the-question-part-two-dogs/) - Also see part 1 cats Do you know how to make a dog allergic to something? First you vaccinate them a few times in a row and then you expose them to the allergen you want to make them allergic to and voila you have an allergic dog! Wow! And you wonder why so many
- [What I made today - Astragalus 1](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/09/07/what-i-made-today-astragalus-1/) - Today I am starting a new feature called, What I Made Today, to showcase some of the herbs I work with and talk about the process of being a Chinese herbalist. Today I made a very cool little formula from Jeremy Ross called Astragalus 1. If you don't know about Jeremy, he is an English
- [Kingdom of Basil has opened on etsy.com - healing herbs for animals](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/09/06/kingdom-of-basil-has-opened-on-etsy-com-healing-herbs-for-animals/) - I have always had a dream to have an herb shop. I picture a little brick storefront with large front windows full of plants. When you walk in the smell of herbs meets you at the door. For those of you who have never walked into a Chinese pharmacy it is hard to explain the
- [I'm away on vacation!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/08/09/im-away-on-vacation-2/) - I'm about to take a three week vacation. Over the next week I will be working hard to see all my animal clients and then gone until mid-September. This coming week and while I am away posting will be light or non-existent and comments and emails will go unchecked. Hope you are all enjoying the
- [Ali's adventure](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/07/12/alis-adventure/) - So Ali has been laid up after getting a deep laceration over her wrist. The poor girl had been with bandage and e collar for over a week and boy was she getting tired of it. On Tuesday I finally took her sutures out and she was super excited, bouncing up and down and wanting
- [Animals As Healers and Teachers with Rose De Dan and Peggy Gilmer](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/06/20/animals-as-healers-and-teachers-with-rose-dedan-and-peggy-gilmer/) - This is a great new workshop offered by my friend Rose De Dan and Peggy Gilmer who is a leadership coach. I am planning on taking it myself. Nothing develops our abilities or heals us as quickly as time spent with animal teachers in sacred ceremony. >>>>>>>>>> Long ago people and animals had a relationship
- [What is it like to have a Taiwanese street dog?  Adventures with Ali](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/06/18/what-is-it-like-to-have-a-taiwanese-street-dog-adventures-with-ali/) - As many of you know, two weeks ago Ali came to live with us from Taiwan. We are fostering her for a group called Salty Dog Rescue. So what is it like to have a street dog from Taiwan? I asked this question before fostering her and couldn’t come up with a whole bunch of
- [Triskele - a children's story](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/05/23/triskele-a-childrens-story/) - 1. That night my mother tucked me into bed and whispered to me, “remember tomorrow we’re going to find a puppy.” I was so excited I couldn’t sleep. I lay there thinking about who my dog would be. 2. Maybe he would be a small white fluffy puppy, so soft and snuggly - Or a
- [Acupuncture as a family](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/05/08/acupuncture-as-a-family/) - People are often amazed that I do acupuncture on the little guys - the cats, the rabbits, and the chihuahuas. I even have one little yorkie who is smaller than the chihuahuas I treat. One thing I miss about doing house calls is that I don't often get to meet everyone's complete animal family working
- [Casey Thomas is turning 19 years old!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/05/01/casey-thomas-is-turning-19-years-old/) - It's not every day you celebrate your 19th birthday and that is especially true if you are a dog. Tomorrow Casey Thomas will be turning 19 years old, making him the oldest little guy I have worked with so far. Casey is a sweet little old man, with greying whiskers and fuzzy black feet. He
- [Integrative and holistic approaches to cancer - the beginning of a project](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/03/13/integrative-and-holistic-approaches-to-cancer-the-beginning-of-a-project/) - For a long time now I have been frustrated that I am only one person. Part of the year I have to turn clients away and the most frustrating times are when I have to turn people away who have animals with cancer. I often get calls and emails from folks out of the area
- [New book - The Proof is in the Poodle](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/04/08/new-book-the-proof-is-in-the-poodle/) - My friend and colleague Donna Kelleher just put out a new book on her healing journeys with animals called, The Proof is in the Poodle. This book follows the lives of five animals: A bedraggled poodle-mix named Sampson, an opinionated terrier named Smudge, a rescued horse named Tino, a golden retriever named Jasper and a
- [Maggie Rose](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/02/20/maggie-rose/) - If you happen to walk down Forest Street, There is a Golden Retriever you’re sure to meet. She might surprise you with an aggressive Hello, But with a stuffed animal in her mouth she’s a sweetheart you know. Her name is Maggie and she was born a Taurus, Stubborn and proud she came to live
- [I'm away on vacation](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/02/09/4529/) - I'll be on vacation in the sun of Mexico for the next week until February 20th. While I am away I will not be approving comments or visiting the forums. Even without me there is a lot of information on this website, please explore. Thank you for visiting!
- [The Internet brings the world closer](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/01/24/the-internet-brings-the-world-closer/) - Part of why I started Path With Paws was to be able to spread information to all the corners of the world. It is so touching for me to hear the stories of animals who have done well because of information I have been able to provide or stories I can share. It is truly
- [Snow in Seattle!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2008/12/13/snow/) - Big, juicy flakes falling out of the sky, long dog tongues stick out to taste the heavens Squishing under soft padded toes as the old become puppies once again
- [We are resting during the holiday break](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/12/23/we-are-resting-during-the-holiday-break/) - It's been a wonderful year. Thank you all so much for visiting and helping to make this site great! I'm taking a break for the holidays with my human and animal family. I look forward to the seeing you in the new year. Have a wonderful holiday!
- [Christmas lilies and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/12/15/christmas-lilies-and-cats-3/) - Christmas lilies are extremely beautiful but also deadly to cats. Every year cats die from nibbling on lilies and once they become sick it is too late. Just a couple bites of lily will destroy the kidneys of a cat and send them into renal failure. Usually they die within 24 to 72 hours. All
- [An acupuncture lesson - Sessions with Kuma](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/12/13/an-acupuncture-lesson-sessions-with-kuma/) - Just when I think I’m starting to understand the way the world works, I seem to get a lesson in listening and being open to what is offered and by whom. While I have had animals I have worked with teach me all kinds of important lessons over the years, I have never had one
- [Happy Thanksgiving! ](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/11/23/happy-thanksgiving-2/)
- [Will you help me?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/11/19/will-you-help-me/) - Will you help me? With what you ask - There is only one of me. This world is full of brilliant people with rich experiences. When I started Path With Paws I really wanted a place where, not only could I share my stories and articles, but where people could come to find community. I
- [A Puppy in Your Path](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/11/10/a-puppy-in-your-path/) - A Puppy in Your Path Today as I was walking I couldn’t help but feel This thousand-pound weight Holding me to the ground. It tugged on my dreams that usually float in the sky, So that I was staring down at them, Loathing around my feet. then: out jumped a motion from my right side
- [My favorite cozy animal mysteries!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/11/06/my-favorite-cozy-animal-mysteries/) - It is that time of year again when the best thing I can imagine is curling up on the couch with a pile of cats and a good book. Fall always brings out that hibernation side of me. I have to admit that I have a soft spot for cozy animal mystery books. Usually these
- [Happy Halloween!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/10/31/happy-halloween/) - see more Lolcats and funny pictures, and check out our Socially Awkward Penguin lolz!
- [Happy Feral Cat Day!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/10/16/happy-feral-cat-day/) - A feral cat is a descendant of a domesticated cat that has returned to the wild. It is distinguished from a stray cat, which is a pet cat that has been lost or abandoned, while feral cats are born in the wild; the offspring of a stray cat can be considered feral if born in
- [My path of Qi Gong or I'm off to Vermont for a week](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/10/01/im-off-to-vermont-for-a-week/) - I'm off to my yearly Qi Gong retreat at Karme Choling in the hills of Vermont. I'm looking forward to long days of Qi Gong and good home cooked food. Qi Gong has been an amazing thing for me. I discovered Eva Wong, my qi gong teacher, when she came to Seattle to teach a
- [New herbs!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/09/23/new-herbs/) - My herbs came today! And I immediately had to tear open the box and take a look and smell. Tug my one year old kitten helped me with this process. He also likes the smell of herbs and insists on helping me down in the pharmacy when I make up formulas. His help often ends
- [The dog heros of 9/11](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/09/11/the-dog-heros-of-911/) - Beautiful story in the Daily Mail from a few days ago about the surviving rescue dogs of 9/11.The 9/11 Rescue Dogs - Portraits of the last surviving animals who scoured Ground Zero. There are only 15 dogs who are still living who were involved with the rescue work. These photographs are from a book coming
- [The life and times of Tyler ](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/09/02/the-life-and-times-of-tyler/) - I am lucky to work with some of the most amazing animals and their people and get to be part of their lives. I love those I work with, they grace my life with their presence. However there is also great sadness in my work. Most of the animals I work with are old and
- [I'm away on vacation](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/08/04/im-away-on-vacation/) - I'll be away on vacation the next couple weeks, returning the week of August 23rd. While I am away comments will not get approved and I will not be checking email. I'll catch up as soon as I can after I return. Thanks for visiting!
- [Pascal's feeding box and night time yowling](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/05/26/pascals-feeding-box-and-night-time-yowling/) - My friends Jenn and Jeff made this awesome feeding box for their new cat Pascal. He is 15 years old and needs to eat in the middle of the night but they have another cat who would eat all the food if they left it out. Jeff bought a large rubbermaid box and a cat
- [Happy Mother's Day](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/05/08/happy-mothers-day/) - see more Lolcats and funny pictures, and check out our Socially Awkward Penguin lolz!
- [The Dance of Life and the Energetics of Food](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/04/29/the-dance-of-life-and-the-energetics-of-food-2/) - Matching your animal to their protein can be a lot of fun! I often do this with client's animals. So what is the energetics of food all about? Chinese medicine classifies foods based on temperature and other energetic characterists. In addition many holistic practitioners will look at the energetic personality traits of the animals that
- [How do I pick the best food for my dog's health?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/01/23/how-do-i-pick-the-best-food-for-my-dogs-health/) - Gone are the days when we jumped at the chance to get a three cans for a dollar deal on Alpo at the local grocery store and a bag of Kibbles and Bits. Most dog folks know that feeding good quality food can be one of the most important decisions you can make for your
- [Want an article?  Have an article?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/04/28/want-an-article-have-an-article/) - What can I write for you? Is there an article that would be helpful on a topic related to animals, herbs, or holistic healing? Let me know if there is something that would be helpful! While most of my writing will be on cancer in the near future, I like to have a little variety.
- [Very cool new blog from local hydrotherapy clinic](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/02/25/very-cool-new-blog-from-local-hydrotherapy-clinic/) - I just found out that my favorite hydrotherapy clinic has a new blog written by Paige, the resident dog, who also happens to be one of my dog clients. It is fun, interesting and has some beautiful photos of animals during hydrotherapy. I get to share some of the most amazing animal patients with Wellsprings.
- [Saving Companion Animals' Lives](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/02/13/saving-companion-animals-lives/) - An important bill is being considered in Washington state which would help with spay/neuter costs for ferals and pets owned by low income people. Spay/Neuter is the best way to prevent overpopulation and cut down on the euthanasia rate of area shelters. From Pamela Brumell of FCAT's blog: Senate Bill 5151/House Bill 1226: Saving Companion
- [Dog as good as colonoscopy](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/02/01/dog-as-good-as-colonoscopy/) - It's the ultimate lab test! There have been many stories about animals detecting cancer in people. Now scientists in Japan have trained a Labrador Retriever to sniff out bowel cancer in people. And the results... 95-98% accuracy - the same as if you undergo a colonoscopy! And without the trauma. Here's a link to the
- [Resting but not gone ](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/05/01/resting-but-not-gone/) - As much as I love writing new articles for Path with Paws, I have found that my time has not allowed me to contribute to it lately. I have just started taking a course to official become a certificated veterinary Chinese herbalist and between that, my business, and being a mother I have found I
- [Let’s “FIX” The Problem Together](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/03/24/let’s-“fix”-the-problem-together/) - A benefit auction for two of the best animal groups in west seattle is coming up! Feral Cat Assistance & Trapping and Friends of the Animals Foundation The Problem: Two uncontrolled breeding cats, plus all their kittens and all their kittens’ kittens, if none are ever neutered or spayed add up to: 1st year: 12
- [Doga studio opens in West Seattle](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/02/25/doga-studio-opens-in-west-seattle/) - What is doga you ask? Well yoga with your dog of course! And it's about time too - don't you think about your dog sitting at home all alone everything you are in yoga class, especially while doing downward dog? This week the first doga studio in the United States opened in my back yard!
- [Goodbye little green car](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/02/20/goodbye-little-green-car/) - While we slept last night someone plowed into my loyal little green honda civic and totaled it. It's been a great little car taking me to visit many of my animal clients over the years but as it is getting on in years it's not worth the cost to fix it. The person who hit
- [New Blog By Adam Feuer](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/02/14/new-blog-by-adam-feuer/) - My husband, Adam Feuer, just started a blog on how people working together can help create a better society. Click on his name to go to his blog. Adam has an incredible job at the Grameen Foundation making banking software for microfinance institutions around the world. As a whole the Grameen Foundation's goal is to
- [New posts are coming](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/01/20/new-posts-are-coming/) - My business has been very busy since the new year and it's been awhile since I've written a new post. Right now I am in the middle of writing a detailed article on what to feed your cat and dog and an article on old age dementia and anxiety in dogs. Hopefully both will be
- [Support the spay/neuter bill in Washington State](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/01/12/support-the-spayneuter-bill-in-washington-state/) - Please support this bill to help end overpopulation and the killing of cats and dogs in our shelters every year. See Save Washington Pets for more information. Do we have to kill nearly 50 percent of the animals that go into Washington's shelters, year after year? Homelessness is the single leading cause of death for
- [Just a dog](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/01/06/just-a-dog/) - From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog," or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog." Many hours have
- [Merry Christmas!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/12/25/merry-christmas/)
- [New Simon's cat video - Snow Business](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/12/22/new-simons-cat-video-snow-business/) - And check out Simon's website!
- [Christmas is coming!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/12/19/christmas-is-coming/) - Send me your favorite animal photos and I will post them here. lena@pathwithpaws.com
- [More wonderful books](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/12/15/more-wonderful-books/) - With the holidays coming up I wanted to add a few more of my all time favorite books! Animal Dreams My favorite book, Animal Dreams, is the story of Codi Noline who returns to her home town after a string of failures and finds what it truly means to belong. Through an environmental catastrophe, caring
- [Christmas lilies and cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/12/15/christmas-lilies-and-cats-2/) - This is a repost from last year but important enough to go back on the front page. Please take care. Christmas lilies are extremely beautiful but also deadly to cats. Every year cats die from nibbling on lilies and once they become sick it is too late. Just a couple bites of lily will destroy
- [Have a question, need help, have a story to share, want to connect with animal people?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/12/03/have-a-question-need-help-have-a-story-to-share-want-to-connect-with-animal-people/) - I'm attempting to get the forums on this site up and running again. Many times I get questions from people that don't fit into any article or sometimes someone just wants to share a story. The forums are available for all of this! Hopefully if we can get them going again you will get more
- [Happy Thanksgiving!!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/11/26/happy-thanksgiving/)
- [The Dance of Life and the Energetics of Food](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/11/23/the-dance-of-life-and-the-energetics-of-food/) - Rose DeDan, a local shaman and healer, wrote a wonderful article today on her blog, The Dance of Life, The endless cycle of birth, death and our relationship to the food we consume. It give new meaning to the saying "you are what you eat." She talks about the energetics of our food and how
- [Introduction to Tellington TTouch Class offered in West Seattle](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/11/19/introduction-to-tellington-ttouch-class-offered-in-west-seattle/) - From Rose DeDan - I became interested in Tellington TTouch, a long time ago, but that interest kind of got sidelined while focusing on my shamanic training. Recently I read some very impressive stories by a long-time animal communicator that fanned that interest back into action, especially since I have wanted some additional assistance for
- [H1N1 Swine flu confirmed in a cat (and a couple ferrets)](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/11/05/h1n1-aka-swine-flu-confirmed-in-a-cat-and-a-couple-ferrets/) - Yesterday the veterinary community got the first confirmation that a cat had been officially diagnosed with H1N1 (aka swine flu) . So far this is the only case and the cat caught it from its people, not from other cats. The cat has recovered from its illness and has no permanent problems from being sick.
- [Canine influenza is not swine flu but should I vaccinate for it?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/11/12/canine-influenza-is-not-swine-flu/) - With all the talk of H1N1 in the news, I have started to get some questions on the canine influenza virus also known as N3H8 virus. And this year because a new vaccine for canine influenza came out, many of the questions are about if vaccination is important. So what is my overall recommendation. Don't
- [AVMA puts out FAQ page for pet owners on H1N1](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/11/06/avma-puts-out-faq-page-for-pet-owners-on-h1n1/) - Frequently Asked Questions about the 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus and Pets Updated November 6, 2009 These questions and answers are based on what is currently known about the virus, and will be updated as we get new information. Q: Can my pet get the 2009 H1N1 virus? A:Until recently, we had no reason to believe
- [You are what you think](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/18/you-are-what-you-think/) - We have all heard the saying , "you are what you eat", but most people haven’t heard, "you are what you think." Intention has an amazing role in healing and medicine. Even in Western medicine the power of intention and the placebo effect has been scientifically proven to exist. Because of the placebo effect drug
- [Why it is important to vote yes for Washington state referendum 71](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/10/18/why-it-is-important-to-vote-yes-for-washington-state-referendum-71/) - Once again I am reaching out beyond animals to address an issue dear to my heart. Referendum 71 is very important for many of my clients and many friends and it is important to me. This is a referendum about equality and about protecting those we love and brings up to the vote if it
- [Holiday books for cat lovers](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/10/31/holiday-books-for-cat-lovers/) - With the holidays approaching, I wanted to share some of my favorite cats books. I have to admit I am drawn to the many cat mystery books out there. Catwings Some of my favorite books ever, the catwings series, are write for children but also can melt the heart of an adult. Ursula LeGuin is
- [Incontinence - stoke the blue fire serpent and add a little praying mantis](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/12/incontinence-stoking-the-blue-fire-sea-serpent/) - Incontinence may not be life threatening but it is sure hard to deal with. Dog diapers are expensive and messy and many dogs are just horrified when they accidentally pee in the house. As much as we love our animal friends it is difficult to always have to worry what they will leak on next.
- [Some thoughts on osteosarcoma-a follow up to Maggie's story](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/12/some-thoughts-on-osteosarcoma-a-follow-up-to-maggies-story/) - Part 1 of this story If I had to offer one piece of advice from working with these dogs it would be amputate if at all possible and the cancer has not yet spread to the lungs. Every dog I have treated has had problems with the pain before lung problems from metastasis. If they
- [Swine flu and why we should not become dependent on vaccination and anti-virals](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/10/17/swine-flu-and-why-we-should-not-become-dependent-on-vaccination-and-anti-virals/) - I just read a very interesting article in the Atlantic, Does Vacccine Matter? While I admit this article is three pages long, it is also one of the most comprehensive articles written on why flu vaccines may not really be helping us. If you have the time I highly recommend reading this. As many of
- [Simon's cat](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/09/20/simons-cat/) - If you have ever been owned by a cat before, you have to check out Simon's cat. This little guy makes me laugh and Simon Tofield who writes these videos has an amazing knowledge of cat behavior and sounds. Below is one of Simon's videos. Here is a link to the other Simon's cat videos.
- [Angels of Autumn](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/09/19/angels-of-autumn/) - Death is difficult....... for those who are left behind. It is amazing to me how the passing of one small creature can make the world seem so empty. This is a time of year I love. The way the light filters through the trees. The magnificent beauty of the colors and the crunch of the
- [Give me your tired, your poor, your hungry - Why tethered dogs need your help!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/09/10/give-me-your-tired-your-poor-your-hungry-why-tethered-dogs-need-your-help-2/) - Sometimes I get so caught up in my little world of very well treated dogs that I tend to forget about all the ones out there suffering. In Washington we are being given an opportunity to make a difference for those who don't have the wonderful lives of the animals I know. Thank you Margo
- [Reiki classes in West Seattle](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/08/25/reiki-classes-in-west-seattle/) - My friend Rose just emailed to let me know that she still has openings in her Level 1 Reiki class offered on September 11 and 12th. Rose is an incredible reiki practitioner and has worked on three of my cats, one of my dogs and me. I always was a little skeptical about reiki before
- [Subway dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/08/04/subway-dogs/) - The clever canines board the Tube each morning. After a hard day scavenging and begging on the streets, they hop back on the train and return to the suburbs where they spend the night. Experts studying the dogs say they even work together to make sure they get off at the right stop - after
- [Cappy's story](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/22/cappys-story/) - I came upon Cappy's story recently and his human mom, Lindsey gave me permission to share his story and the new blog she set up to help with his care. From Cappy's blog - Cappy is about 1 year and 6 months old. He is a beagle, possibly pure bred, but we are not sure.
- [A Jake shaped hole in the universe](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/07/01/a-jake-shaped-hole-in-the-universe/) - Old Black Dog Warm brown eyes, clouded by age, touched lightly with pain. Deep understanding. Alert for other eyes, a touch, an opportunity for play or communion. Soft ears, moving toward my outstretched hand, leaning into the tenderness. A weathered torso, thick with fatty tumors, like the trunk of an ancient tree. Muscles stiff, contracted
- [The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/05/23/the-itty-bitty-kitty-committee/) - Sorry about the slow posting. My business has been quite busy lately and I have had my hands full taking care of a couple of my older animal companions who are having some health issues. In the meantime, I wanted to introduce you to one of the best blogs on kitten fostering. These folks are
- [Some pictures from our wedding](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/05/07/some-pictures-from-our-wedding/) - As promised for those who know me:-)
- [Pesticides on airplanes ](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/04/17/pesticides-on-airplanes/) - Did you ever wonder why you always get sick after flying on an airplane only to be told, "it's because of the recycled air and all the sick people sitting next to you"? Today I was talking to a client about my recent trip to Hawaii and being sick from the pesticides in the place
- [Pamela in the news](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/04/14/pamela-in-the-news/) - My good friend Pamela made the news while I was away. Here is the story and news clip, Seattle woman helping feral cats. Pamela does more to help these feral animals than anyone I know. It is so nice to see real people doing good work make the news! By the way Pamela is looking
- [The tale of Jasmine](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/27/the-tale-of-jasmine/) - My friend, Rose DeDan, posted a beautiful story, Rescued Greyhound Jasmine Pays Love Forward, on her blog today. Jasmine was found as an abused dog and brought to a wildlife sanctuary where she has become a friend and healer for the hurt animals who need help. I hope you enjoy this wonderful story!
- [Getting married](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/23/getting-married/) - In less than two weeks I will be getting married, and I am realizing that my ability to post is becoming more and more limited. In the next few weeks you will be seeing very little new material from me. I promise to return to normal posting speed after the honeymoon. And I promise to
- [Seeing spots](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/20/seeing-spots/) - Why do some many of our domesticated animals have floppy ears and spots? Have you ever stopped to wonder why you almost never see these traits in wild animals yet if you look at domesticated cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, cows, and pigs they are very common? It turns out that these are some
- [How to have fun with sheep and avoid fluorescent lighting! Sheep in LED clothing.](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/18/how-to-have-fun-with-sheep-and-avoid-fluorescent-lighting-sheep-in-led-clothing/) - This is truly one of the most amazing things I have seen. It is well worth the view. And if you were wondering about the light quality of LED lighting, here's an example. I have always been impressed with the ability of herding dogs. This takes it to a new level! Enjoy!
- [Happy St. Patrick's Day](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/17/happy-st-patricks-day/) - see more Lolcats and funny pictures
- [Feral rescue](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/14/feral-rescue/) - My friend Pamela who traps feral cats in the Seattle area sent me this story. She was contacted by a woman in New York who manages a small feral colony that she was having to move. There was one cat left who she just could not trap. The poor kitty, Patches, was also very sick
- [Basil gets his acupuncture among friends](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/06/basil-gets-his-acupuncture-among-friends/) - For anyone who ever asked," how do you do acupuncture on a cat?" Here is a good book on Chinese Medicine and acupuncture/acupressure for cats and dogs Four Paws Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs
- [Have a story to share, an idea for an article?  Let me know!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/05/have-a-story-to-share-an-idea-for-an-article-let-us-know/) - Do you have something to add to Path With Paws? If you have a story about an amazing animal you know or an animal living with disability or illness you would like to share please send it to me. If you have photos to go along with it even better. Do you have an idea
- [My vet can no longer help! Who do I turn to now? ](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/04/my-vet-can-no-longer-help-where-do-i-turn-to/) - How do you decide where to turn when western medicine has run out of options? Almost everything available for humans is now available for animals but how do you decide between all the options. There are chiropractors, acupuncturists, reiki practitioners, homeopathic veterinarians, nutritional consultants, hydrotherapy specialists, massage practitioners, and many other options. If you read
- [Peace before differences-a dog, a rat and a cat](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/01/peace-before-differences-a-dog-a-rat-and-a-cat/) - For a couple years I have seen the photos floating around on the internet of a rat sitting on a cat sitting on a dog. I never knew the story however until seeing this video. Thanks Diane for passing it along! Anytime you great stuck in the impossible, think of these guys who have ended
- [Give me your tired, your poor, your hungry - Why tethered dogs need your help.](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/27/give-me-your-tired-your-poor-your-hungry-why-tethered-dogs-need-your-help/) - Sometimes I get so caught up in my little world of very well treated dogs that I tend to forget about all the ones out there suffering. In the Seattle area we are being given an opportunity to make a difference for those who don't have the wonderful lives of the animals I know. Thank
- [In honor of spay day](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/24/in-honor-of-spay-day/) - Today is spay day and in honor of this very important day my friend Rose DeDan wrote a beautiful and very moving article on her blog, Dare to Care, the Life You Save May Be Someone's Future Pet. If you get the time please take a moment to read it. Many of you know that
- [Pending Washington State Spay/neuter Legislation Could Save Thousands of Dogs' and Cats' Lives](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/17/pending-washington-state-spayneuter-legislation-could-save-thousands-of-dogs-and-cats-lives/) - Thanks to Pamela for forwarding me this important legislation pending in Washington State. If you are in Washington State please check out Save Washington Pets for information on how to contact your lawmakers and support these bills. Pawsitive Alliance, a volunteer organization devoted to ending the killing of adoptable dogs and cats in Washington state,
- [Cat scan for cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/17/cat-scan-for-cancer/) - I found this amazing story today, Cat nips owner's lung cancer, about a cat named Tiger who diagnosed lung cancer in his person. He would not stop pawing the left side of this man's chest which he mentioned to his doctor. They found a lung tumor right under where Tiger had been pawing! Because of
- [Kingsford the pot belly pig](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/14/kingsford-the-pot-belly-pig/) - I don't often post links to videos but this little guy is so cute! Meet Kingsford the pot belly pig! The music is a little scary. Do you know we have a pretty amazing pig rescue called Pigs Peace Sanctuary outside of Seattle? I have never been there myself but have friends who have gone
- [Healing as a family](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/11/healing-as-a-family/) - Did you know that we often share the same diseases and health conditions with our animal companions? I can not count the times that I have been in a treatment room with someone and declared that their cat or dog had say asthma to have them comment, “that’s odd I also am asthmatic.” Many times
- [Acupuncture treatment for strokes](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/10/acupuncture-treatment-for-strokes/) - The response of stroke patients to acupuncture, both human and animal, is absolutely incredible. Most of the animals I have treated usually recover or at least significantly improve after one or two treatments. And there is almost always improvement in the half hour between when the needles go in and when they come out. I
- [My best friend](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/08/my-best-friend/) - Here are some of the best beautiful photos of children with their animal friends I have ever seen. This is but one of the series. There is the link Bellflower.elfle. Enjoy!
- [As the tide comes in](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/06/1033/) - The supreme good is like water, which nourishes all things without trying to. -Tao Te Ching One of the vets I often work with has told me that the clients we share become more accepting, open, and confident as they work with me. I think half my work is helping people to accept the place
- [Got your goat!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/04/got-your-goat/) - I had to add this picture after seeing it on our wonderful local news source The West Seattle Blog. This little guy ran away from home and was picked by the Seattle Police. He ended up enjoying himself in one of the holding cells. I guess if you can't find a plant to eat, toilet
- [Show me where to go, so I can walk there myself](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/02/show-me-where-to-go-so-i-can-walk-there-myself/) - From my past notes- Treating Serena today. She was very resistant, trying to get away and glaring at me. Finally I offered to take her static head energy away but I told her it was up to her how much to give me. She began to calm down and started purring. She was ok with
- [What you give, you get back](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/02/01/what-you-give-you-get-back/) - Adam sent me this interesting article today, Communication with Cats. The guy who wrote it rigged up a special platform for his cat so they can drive around together. I've often wondered why the animals I work with seem to be extra intelligent. He brings up the point that the more we communicate with our
- [It's not all cats and dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/31/its-not-all-cats-and-dogs/) - While lately I have been working with almost exclusively cats and dogs, there was a time when I worked with the very little guys. Unfortunately I haven't found a good way to do acupuncture on a rat although I have tried a few times. They are just too little. I think guinea pigs are also
- [In celebration of Melbrey](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/29/in-celebration-of-melbrey/) - We are so very thankful to have our fuzzy friend Mel still in our lives. You never realize how fragile life is until you see your dog laid out on the table and know that there is a less than 50% chance that you will never be able to look into his eyes again and
- [Christmas Lilies and Cats](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2008/12/20/christmas-lilies-and-cats/) - Christmas lilies are extremely beautiful but also deadly to cats. Every year cats die from nibbling on lilies and once they become sick it is too late. Just a couple bites of lily will destroy the kidneys of a cat and send them into renal failure. Usually they die within 24 to 72 hours. Please
- [Let them eat dirt! And a few worm eggs, too!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/28/let-them-eat-dirt-and-a-few-worm-eggs-too/) - I found this interesting article in the New York Times today Babies Know: A Little Dirt Is Good for You. While lately we have been hearing about how a little dirt and animal hair is actually good for us, this article goes one step further in explaining that intestine worms may also be good for
- [The most common and unusual names for cats and dogs](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/23/the-most-common-and-unusual-names-for-cats-and-dogs/) - I found this article today and thought it was fun to see what people are naming their pets. I've known many animals with the common names but none with the unusual ones. What's the most unusually named animal you have met? Top dog names 1. Max 2. Bailey 3. Bella 4. Molly 5. Lucy 6.
- [Welcome President Obama!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/20/welcome-president-obama/)
- [When I am old, may I be treated as well as I have treated my dog](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/15/when-i-am-old-may-i-be-treated-as-well-as-i-have-treated-my-dog/) - Because I work with mostly geriatric animals, I have come to give a lot of thought to how we work with human family members as they age or become sick. It used to be that older family members were a central part of their families and valued for their wisdom and their help in raising
- [Animals have a way of bringing us all together](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/13/animals-have-a-way-of-bringing-us-all-together/) - I can upon this story today, Outlaw Bikers Rescue Orphaned Kittens, about a group of bikers, who had rescued 180 kittens about to end up on the streets. I found the group, Rescue Ink's, website and learned that these men had committed themselves to rescuing animals and ending animal abuse. Believe me if I was
- [What's for dinner?](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/08/whats-for-dinner/) - What do they eat you ask? My cats like a variety of different foods. Contrary to what many vets will say, I think it is good to mix and match at least flavors, if not brands. It makes it less likely that your pet will develop allergies and gives them something to look forward to.
- [Thor needs your help](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/12/thor-needs-your-help/) - Pamela, a friend of mine and a very dedicated rescuer, asked for help is finding Thor a new foster home or a permanent adoption. If you can help or you know someone who can please contact her. Thor is in Seattle. Pamela wrote: My name is Pamela, I am fostering an American Bull Dog, M/N.
- [More snow animals](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2008/12/22/more-snow-animals/) - Here's some more animals having fun out there and a woodpecker too!
- [My true friend](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2008/12/25/my-true-friend/) - Wild Geese You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile the world
- [Let's play!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2008/12/27/lets-play/) - So often our animals remind us how it is to be free to play and enjoy the world. Today while on vacation in Pacific Beach I saw a couple dogs running across the sand, their feet flying off the ground with every step. So happy, so in the moment. Barking wildly at their people to
- [Love me for who I am today](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2008/12/31/love-me-for-who-i-am-today/) - Beautiful, strong and proud, he leaps across the field with graceful steps, able to turn on his heals in a second’s time if something fun to chase crosses his path. But slowly the gray hairs form on his muzzle and his step slows, his eyes are no longer as clear as in his youth and
- [Nick has the most beautiful toes](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/02/nick-has-the-most-beautiful-toes/) - Nick has the most beautiful toes. They are white as snow and super fuzzy and every time I see them I just want to touch them. Of course he hates that. Part of the reason that his toes are so beautiful is that he doesn’t walk on them. Five years ago a car hit Nick
- [The story of Homer, the blind wonder kitty](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/03/the-story-of-homer-the-blind-wonder-kitty/) - I came across this great story, Night of the Hunter, about Homer the three pound blind wonder kitty. Quite incredible, check it out!
- [The snow is back!](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/05/the-snow-is-back/) - Last night it looked like we would all be snowed in again, after getting another four inches, but luckily the rain came this morning. Here are the local Chill dogs enjoying the snow. Nicole from Chill is not only a human massage therapist but also does dog and cat massage.
- [Meditate with me, my furry friend](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/06/meditate-with-me-my-furry-friend/) - Rudy paused on my partner Adam’s shorts, looked at me and opened up his bladder. I sat in disbelief for a moment, staring at him, and then jumped off the bed screaming, “stop, stop, stop.” I scooped him up as urine dribbled down my leg and onto the floor. He frantically jumped from my arms
- [New feature-animals in need of adoption/foster homes](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/09/new-feature-animals-in-need-of-adoptionfoster-homes/) - I just added a new category to the forums so that people can post animals in need of adoption or foster. Please check it out and if you use it remember to list your city.
- [By your side, we look out together](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2008/12/23/by-your-side-we-look-out-together/) - When I first started my career treating animals, I would greet them and say, “I want to take away your pain and suffering. I will pull it out of your body and then you will be free of it.” I remember towards the beginning of my career I met a dog, who was boarding at
- [Dogs in the snow](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2008/12/21/dogs-in-the-snow/) - We got another six inches of snow here in West Seattle last night. I'm not sure what the total on the ground is now. There are almost no cars out and the few people moving around are on foot. I thought it might be fun to post photos of dogs playing in the snow (or
- [A cat named Raven](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2008/12/20/a-cat-named-raven/) - In the mind of kittens, the world is a constant source of excitement forever being full of new and amusing things. Anything that moves should be chased after and pounced on as hunting skills are developed. “I have slain the fuzzy catnip octopus! I am the mighty hunter!” our kitten Raven seems to say. Moving
- [Raven warms his bottom while the snow falls](https://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2008/12/18/raven-warms-his-bottom-while-the-snow-falls/) - A perfect place to view the snow. The colder it is outside the warmer the radiators are in here.

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- [Advise needed for my dog w/ cushings disease](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/advise-needed-for-my-dog-w-cushings-disease/) - Has anyone dealt with cushings disease? I have a lot of questions. My 7 year old pit male, is a dog I said I have so many testimonies about he helped me get through depression same to me from death from a drug addiction when he came into my life. for the last 4 months
- [Old dog with heart murmur and cough](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/old-dog-with-heart-murmur-and-cough/) - My Aussie Josie recently turned 14 and is still very into life despite her arthritic hips. She has had a heart murmur for several years and recently I was told it was a 4. Not long after that, she developed a dry cough and x-rays showed she had a little fluid around her lungs, and
- [Cystine crystals (stones?) in urine of dog](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/cystine-crystals-stones-in-urine-of-dog/) - Hi Lena, I pm'd you on this but will repost here. My Aussie Badger has been diagnosed with bladder stones by ultrasound, with a urine sample sent out for analysis. Today I got word from my vet that there was no infection and the crystals in the sample were cystine. This is not the best
- [Alternative Treatments?](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/alternative-treatments/) - Hello everyone, I'm just looking for any ideas you might have on alternative treatments for my dogs cancer (lymphoma). I know there are a lot of good (and bad) alternatives out there and was just wondering if anyone has any success stories? Many thanks in advance!
- [Rattlesnake vaccine](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/rattlesnake-vaccine/) - Today we woke up to find one of our cats with a swollen paw and leg. I thought it was an abscess and took him to the vet since I read that abscesses causing leg swelling could lead to amputation if not treated. Well, it turns out he had been bitten by a rattlesnake and
- [Kidney disease? Incontinence](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/kidney-disease-incontinence/) - Josie is a 12 1/2 yo Australian Shepherd. Aside from hip arthritis, she has never been sick. She has been raw fed her whole life, grain free. A couple of months ago I discovered she was incontinent - we found a puddle on the floor where she had been resting. She has since wet our
- [How to use the forums - please read before posting](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/how-to-use-the-forums-please-read-before-posting/) - Hi all, Thanks for visiting! I am personally trying to not spend as much time here so I can focus on writing more articles but there are others who are involved and I hope the number grows with time. If you want to post please start a new topic unless there is already a topic
- [dog with no sense of pain.](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/dog-with-no-sense-of-pain/) - Last night one of my older dogs who I believe has dementia stepped on one of my other younger dogs. the younger dog just lay there and did not yelp or move and I know the older dog is heavy. We had to to lift the old dog off and he was not really aware
- [Desperate mother of cat with cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/desperate-mother-of-cat-with-cancer/) - Hi Lena! I write to you because on Wednesday I was told that my cat, Gamy, was diagnosed with lung metastatic cancer. He has a couple of tumors on his lungs and one close to his heart. After two days of denial and crying I decided that this was no time for moping around, he's
- [Detoxification](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/detoxification/) - I have a lot going on with multiple animals in my household: 1) Time for the kittens to get FVCRP and get neutered 2) 13 year old dog due for rabies and licensing, but he has chronic allergies/hot spots... 3) 4 year old dog due for his rabies and licensing The kittens are now 3
- [EXTREME allergies](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/extreme-allergies/) - Hi - my cat has the most extreme allergies any vet(s) have ever seen. HESKA tested her blood twice because they could not believe how high her #s were. Currently the lower have of her abdomen and inner legs are completely raw and open. I have been working with vets in the New England states
- [Snuggles](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/snuggles/) - I have a 16 year old toy poodle who is blind and deaf.she has seizures.her vet has her on phenobarbatol and has just added potassium bromide because her seizures were happening two times daily.she also has Demi Tia and when we go for walks she wants to run or pace back and forth.it has gotten
- [Artemisinin & Antioxidants for Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/artemisinin-antioxidants-for-cancer/) - Hello, I've read that it is not good to give Artemisinin with foods or antioxidants. My girl is on many different things and so I have been trying to give her the Arte in a little cream cheese three or so hours separate from her food. . . but doing so means I can only
- [Kittens and herpes](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/kittens-and-herpes/) - I posted about my 5 year old cat with herpes that flares up in one eye, but I am going to take that in a new direction. I have two kittens that I rescued at 10 days old, orphaned feral babies. I raised them with bottle-feeding, and they are now just over 7 weeks old
- [Diet for Cushing's](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/diet-for-cushings/) - Hi Dr. Lena, Thank you for your article on treating Cushing's natural. It was very informative. I have a question about diet. My 10 year old cocker spaniel was recently diagnosed with Cushing's. I have been feeding him a natural (cooked) diet for about 6 years already along with supplements. I have a holistic vet
- [Bromelain](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/bromelain/) - Our poor old dog Joxer, 13 years old, has hind end weakness, and about a week ago on a walk he suddenly was dragging his hind legs behind him! His hind right leg was especially useless and his left couldn't support his hind end so he was dragging himself along. We took him to the
- [Cushings Disease](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/cushings-disease/) - Our dog, Mija, suddenly went blind this weekend. After a vet visit, the vet feels it is Cushings ... but sadly we just aren't in a place to do all the testing. I am fearful of the medications and the side effects (and cost). We want to do everything possible to limit the issues she
- [Senior Dog Pooping in Cage when we leave him](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/senior-dog-pooping-in-cage-when-we-leave-him/) - Our 12 year old maltese has congestive heart failure. We are also seeing signs of some dementia (staring, panting, waking up very early). He is on several medications for the CHF. They have caused him to need to go out more often. In addition, his stools have become very loose - not sure why, but
- [CARCINOMA](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/carcinoma/) - I just found this website and consider it to be quite promising in helping me with a 5 year old neutered male Tuxedo cat that is positive for FIV, is on heart medication (diltiazem, Lasix, enalapril, aspirin) and has what the lab report said was neoplastic epitheal cell malignant carcinoma. I am a cat rescue
- [Dr. McCullough is not currently participating in the forums](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/dr-mccullough-is-not-currently-participating-in-the-forums/) - It has become apparent to me that I need to take a break from the forums. I have found that by participating I am not having much time to write new articles. I believe that my time is much better spent writing new articles that can help many, many people. I hope that the forums
- [Primary Lung Cancer and Chinese Herbs](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/primary-lung-cancer-and-chinese-herbs/) - Lena, first of all, thank you so much for this website, useful information and opportunity to ask a question! Our 10.5 year old lab-mix (75 lbs) has a lung tumor (supposedly primary lung cancer because there were no other tumors/mets found so far). He was going to have lobectomy last week but it was canceled
- [feline common bile duct carcinoma-help](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/feline-common-bile-duct-carcinoma-help/) - Dear Dr. Mccullough; My 17 year old Persian cat was just diagnosed with carcinoma of the common bile duct with lymph node involvement. Previously, he had a biliary obstruction which ultimately resulted in removal of his gallbladder. He is now heading for another obstruction due to the carcinoma. In addition to antibiotics, I have been
- [Anxiety in my dog of evenings](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/anxiety-in-my-dog-of-evenings/) - My dog is a female shepard/carolina dog mix. She is 13 and of an evenings she will lay at end of couch and will make noise to get me to sit by her on floor. If I am not touching her she get upset. She also pants all the time. I keep a turbo fan
- [Rottweiler w/ possible bone cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/rottweiler-w-possible-bone-cancer/) - Hello- About three weeks ago, I noticed a slight limp in my 6 1/2 year old Rottweiler, Boo-Boo. Two weeks later, the limp had not gone away and so we took him to the vet. The vet took x-rays and blood work. The blood-work was normal, but on the X-ray, she believed it to be
- [Herpes cat](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/herpes-cat/) - Hi Lena or anyone, here's another one for you! I was doing trap/alter/release at a feral cat colony and trapped some kittens that were all sickly with herpes - eyes tearing, sneezing. Since they gentled pretty easily, I kept two of them. They are now about 5 years old. They both eat a raw diet
- [Flea Bite Allergy/Hot Spots, low energy](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/flea-bite-allergyhot-spots-low-energy/) - Hi, My Aussie Joxer is 13 years old. For the last 11 years he has been on a raw diet with minimal veggies, no grain. For at least the second half of his life, he has been prone to weeping huge hot spots on his rump. They seem to come up every few months. Benedryl
- [Cat w/ Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/cat-w-cancer/) - Hello My name is Lisa. I just joined. My 13yr old cat Simon was just diagnosed with cancer under his tongue and an enlarged thyroid. Have any of you delt w/ this type of cancer in cats?? Hes getting a steriod shot every 3 weeks in hopes it shrinks the tumor. But my vet told
- [Urban Carnivore](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/urban-carnivore/) - I've been feeding my dog Carnivora's raw food for the past couple years. I just got a cat, and was thinking of feeding it to her as well. I was hoping to get a second opinion on this brand. http://www.carnivora.ca/html/featured_products/fresh_frozen_products/index.cfm
- [Question about Xue fu zhu yu wan](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/question-about-xue-fu-zhu-yu-wan/) - Hello, my dog Levi, a 7 year old Doberman was diagnosed last July with osteosarcoma. Aftermuch devastation and debate we treated the pain for a few months and then decided to amputate in October. He is doing great on 3 legs. We jog together alomost every day still! We were doing carboplatin treatments but on
- [Night Barking!](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/night-barking/) - So happy to have found this forum. I have a 30lb Lhasa Mix whose age is unknow.. According to the rescue paperwork he should be right at 10.. but my vet thinks he's "much" older than that. He is blind and almost completely deaf and we suspect has dementia. He runs into things, but fortunately
- [Ideas for weight gain](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/ideas-for-weight-gain/) - My four-year-old mixed breed dog, Oscar, has been undergoing treatment for mast cell cancer since May 2011 (two surgeries, tumor in May, subsequent lymph node in July). Traditional chemo did not work, and he has been on Kinavet since October. We give him several supplements, including Xue Fu, which is how I found your website
- [Something for large lipomas?](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/something-for-large-lipomas/) - Hi Lena. My aussie finished chemo for lymphoma in December. I think I have everything squared away for the cancer diet and supplements, but I was wondering if there is anything that helps with lipomas? He's had them for years. The largest one is about the size of a small orange and has been there,
- [Great Dane With Osteosarcoma Questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/great-dane-with-osteosarcoma-questions/) - Our Great Dane Taj was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma the end of December, but we were told he probably had it for quite some time. I was originally giving him Essiac Tea, and the Budwig cottage cheese/flax oil protocol as well as some antioxidants. Taj stopped walking completely a week and a half ago. His good
- [Dog dementia and not eating](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/dog-dementia-and-not-eating/) - I have a 15 year old miniature dachshund who shows no interest in food. She seems to not recognize food. I have been home cooking for 18 months. She even refuses to eat that. All I can hand feed her is an oatmeal cookie and Wendy's hamburger meat. But this is a struggle. It is
- [Bleeding hemangiosarcoma in shoulder](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/bleeding-hemangiosarcoma-in-shoulder/) - My mom's australian shepherd is hospitalized at the moment due to a swollen leg. He'll be 13 in May. They installed drains Monday, and were able to get the blood out. It had stopped bleeding by yesterday, but today is bleeding again. They are fairly certain that it's hemangiosarcoma, but xrays of the body cavity
- [dog with brain tumor](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/dog-with-brain-tumor/) - Dear Dr Lena, You were recommended by a friend in the US. I am in Australia, but I do hope you can give us some hope. Our 11 year old boxer girl Gina has recently been diagnosed with one, maybe 2 brain tumours via CAT Scan. Surgery is not an option due to the location
- [Bone cancer - questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/bone-cancer-questions/) - Hi Lena, Quick backstory. Our 4 1/2 year old English Bulldog had been limping around since late October. Our Vet initially diagnosed it as a possible torn tendon or ligament. Xrays were clear in October. We did NSAIDs (Rimadyl) and rest for a couple weeks. No change. So then we did a steroid injection in
- [very important FIP question! help](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/very-important-fip-question-help/) - We just recently lost our 14 week old kittin Dexter to FIP and we also have a ten year old cat. He hasn't showed any symptoms but of course I'm worried and we also are getting a new kitten tomorrow an I was wondering if it was a good idea to wait or not. The
- [Need advice-- Osteosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/need-advice-osteosarcoma/) - Hello Lena/and others, my boxer Lola was diagnosed with stage 1 osteosarcoma in her lower jaw back in June of this year. Before we did anything her oncologist recommended that she do a chest x ray to check for spread and also a cat scan of the jaw to see where to direct the surgery.
- [the decision..](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/the-decision/) - I'm posting looking for consolation, I suppose, that I'm not being selfish if I decide to euthanize my 13 year old Lab, Prizley. I've had him most of his life, and we have another dog one year younger as well as 2 cats.. For over a month now he's been increasingly Anxious at nighttime, moaning,
- [From Dora - re:fibrosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/from-dora-refibrosarcoma/) - You have a wonderful and informative website and if I lived in the Seattle area, I would be bringing my Missy to see you. We live down in AZ though. Missy was diagnosed with vaccine related fibrosarcoma just two days ago. We are devastated. Missy is 13, but very young 13. The doctor took out
- [Artemisinin Duration](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/artemisinin-duration/) - Hello: My dog Max is 2 weeks post-op left front leg amputation due to Grade II fibrosarcoma. Blood tests and chest x-ray prior to surgery showed no evidence of cancer elsewhere. Tumor contained to the leg. However, I have started Max on Artemisinin as a proactive measure. Does anyone have any articles/experience using Artemisinin long
- [Need some advice](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/need-some-advice/) - I have an old girl whom I adopted as an old girl. Only been with me 5 years. She has horrible dementia now. Spins in circles until she falls. I haven't seen her walk straight in weeks. She cries- or should I say screams - at night. She's starting to do so during the day
- [Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/cancer-questions/) - If you have questions or need help with an animal with cancer please post here.
- [Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/article-on-dementia/) - Hopefully you are here because you have read my article on dementia. If you haven't here is a link to it http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/02/01/dementia-and-anxiety-in-your-older-dog-what-to-do/comment-page-1/#comment-2662 . Let me know your thoughts and questions.
- [These forums are new and up and running - Please read and contribute](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/these-forums-are-new-and-up-and-running-please-read-and-contribute/) - Thank you so much for your support of Path With Paws. I really appreciate everyone's comments and experiences. What I really wanted when I started Path With Paws was to also have a community on this website. I feel like that has happened with some of the articles in the comment section but what I

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- [Reply To: Cushings Disease](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/reply-to-cushings-disease/) - Hi There, Our dog Bella was diagnosed with Cushings Disease a year and a half ago. We were not comfortable with the side-effects of western drugs, so after extensive research we found a holistic vet. We were devastated when Bella got sick because we have always made home-made food for her and taken very good
- [Reply To: How to use the forums – please read before posting](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/reply-to-how-to-use-the-forums-please-read-before-posting/) - hello Lena and all , just wanted to bring you up to speed on Zola . She had an adenocarcinoma removed two and half years ago .The tumour had effaced a lymph node .The prognosis was poor ,maybe three months with chemo. I sought the help of a homeopathic/holistic vet who prescribed a medication (licensed
- [Reply To: Anxiety in my dog of evenings](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/reply-to-anxiety-in-my-dog-of-evenings-5/) - My guess is that if she didn't have an issue when she was younger that it was related more to dementia issues, also makes me wonder if there was a brain tumor possibility. Definitely if it did not happen when she was younger it was not a training issue or did it have anything to
- [Reply To: Alternative Treatments?](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/reply-to-alternative-treatments/) - Hi Grace, Unfortunately I had the forms down for about six months because I could not control the spam. I recently got them back up but there isn't very many people on them. Here is an article I wrote on lymphoma, hope it is helpful http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/06/07/lymphoma-dogs-and-cats-integrative-medicine-chemotherapy-acupuncture/ . My largest successes have been when we mix
- [Reply To: Detoxification](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/reply-to-detoxification-2/) - Hi Grace, You have probably have already seen the cancer book on PWP but if you have n't here it is http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/cancer-care/ . It really depends what you are doing as far as treatment and also what type of detox you are doing. I would avoid very strong detox treatments during cancer unless you are
- [Reply To: Detoxification](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/reply-to-detoxification/) - Hi, I just found this wonderful website and was looking for information regarding alternative treatments for my dog (cancer)... but after seeing this post, was wondering if there is any benefits to detoxifying my dog before, after, or during any cancer treatments? Or will this hurt his chance of recovery? Thank you!
- [Reply To: Anxiety in my dog of evenings](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/reply-to-anxiety-in-my-dog-of-evenings-4/) - i'm sorry for writing again, i just had a question, if it had been the case ,that genetically something had been wrong, wouldn't it had show up much earlier.? or am i mistaken?
- [Reply To: Anxiety in my dog of evenings](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/reply-to-anxiety-in-my-dog-of-evenings-3/) - Hi Lena , Thank -you for that caring supportive answer. i just want to add, that i did adopt her at two months, and she never had a biting issue before her skin alleregies and infections took over at 10 yrs. she did have hypothyroidism, and my doc said it was very high in the
- [Reply To: Anxiety in my dog of evenings](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/reply-to-anxiety-in-my-dog-of-evenings-2/) - Michelle, That sounds very difficult but please do not blame yourself. I don't know what her history was before you got her but it sounds like she was maybe separated from her mother and siblings early and never learned proper bite inhibition. Or if she was with them long enough it may have been that
- [Reply To: Anxiety in my dog of evenings](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/reply-to-anxiety-in-my-dog-of-evenings/) - Hi, I am in serious grief right now. i euthanized my 11.yr. old maltese last week. I;ve never heard of anything like this. She had a lot of physical illnessess. almost died a few times thanks to medicine allergies. her biggest problem was skin alergies. When I finally got them cleared up, she would
- [Reply To: Rattlesnake vaccine](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/reply-to-rattlesnake-vaccine/) - I don't really have a good answer as I don't live in rattlesnake country and didn't even know there was a vaccine for it. I would see if there is a holistic vet in your area who has had experience.
- [Reply To: Kidney disease? Incontinence](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/reply-to-kidney-disease-incontinence/) - Hi Betsy, There is more info on protein and kidney failure in cats which are more prone to it. http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/03/04/kidney-failure-in-cats-how-chinese-medicine-and-diet-can-help/ The bottom line is that I believe and have seen that high quality protein doesn't hurt the kidneys. Early kidney disease should be treated with high protein food IMO. When I am testing for early
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia/) - A question from Kelly - I have a shi tzu, 18 years old, struggling with dementia. It is nice to know that others relate. He doesn’t pace through the night, but he does start early (around 3:30 a.m.). I have gotten used to this, but one thing he does quite often is yelp whenever I
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-24/) - I am thinking of you Pam and Marisa. My almost 14 year old lab mix developed doggy dementia in the latter part of last year. His major symptoms were pacing/barking/moaning most of the night from sun up to sun down. He was always hungry, like he'd forget he'd just eaten. history of tummy troubles, so
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-30/) - Great news Pam glad to hear you are getting a little bit of respite. Long story short she didn't have pneumonia ... It was her reaction to pain in her spine - Apparently she has degenerative spinal disease...talk about misdiagnosis! So she is on anti - inflamatories to help her. We have been leaving the
- [Re: Diet for Cushing's](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-diet-for-cushings-2/) - Thanks so much for your response, I think I'll go with that. Sometimes you have to follow your instincts no matter how much you trust someone :) I will also look up Dr. Marsden to see if I can find anything. I was also thinking about starting to add some raw meat. I would want
- [Re: Detoxification](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-detoxification/) - When I did shelter work I found the nasal vaccines did not always protect again panleuk as well as the injectible so I do recommend either a nasal and a titer after to confirm protection or just to use the injectible which we know works well. I use homeopathic Thuja after rabies vaccine as do
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-64/) - Hi Marisa. I wish our little friends could live longer. That is the worst thing about having a pet. However, I have to temper that with the fact they give us so much happiness. My other little dog, Buster, died last year at age 21. He def had dementia and I still wonder if I
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-63/) - Hi Ettaariane - that is great news indeed for Dusky, unfortunately you can get a misdiagnosis with vets sometimes...Maggie definitely has dementia but she had an episode of heavy panting & lethargy and our normal vet thought it was pneumonia even after xrays and a dose of antibiotics - they then suggested we go and
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-62/) - Hi again. I had to return because my story may make a difference with someones dog dementia diagnosis. As I said Dusky was diagnosed with dementia and I posted here about my relief when medication gave us both some rest. However, something didn't settle with me because Dusky seemed perfectly normal mentally so I went
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-59/) - Thank you for sharing your experiences ettaariane. It is one of the most difficult things to go through with a loved dog. I'm glad the diazepam is giving you both some relief and I hope that good sleep continues.
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-25/) - Hi Diane, I tend to use Artemisinin in almost all the animals I treat with cancer. It does seem to slow things down and also is very safe if used without radiation. I am not a fan of Neoplasene and am a little afraid to use it however I know vets who used it and
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-24/) - Dear Dr. McCullough, I last wrote you on April 23, 2012. Thank you for you post and time, it was very much appreciated. We did take Brandy off Hoxsey after just 2 days due to her sensitive stomach. We found a wonderful hosistic DVM one hour away. She has put Brandy on: Xue Fu Zhu
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-58/) - Hi. I am so pleased to have found this forum. I took my dog Dusky, 13yrs, to the vet today as he was panting and roaming around at night. I thought he had a lung infection. However, he has been diagnosed with dementia and I was given diazepam to give him on an evening and
- [Re: EXTREME allergies](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-extreme-allergies/) - Hi Junie, Allergies are one of the most frustrating problems to work with. If she is that bad with open sores and bleeding I would highly encourage you to talk to your vet about adding in some western drugs if you are not already. I often times have animals on antihistamines and/or steroids while we
- [Re: Snuggles](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-snuggles-3/) - Thank you so much. Her vet put her on potassium bromide and value.so it has stopped the seizures but she still is padding. The value is calming her down except for the pacing which is from the demintia.thank you again and snuggles thanks you too.
- [Re: Kittens and herpes](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-kittens-and-herpes-2/) - Perfect - thanks! I don't know if made a difference, but I have been putting lysine and apolactoferrin (which I have on hand for my old dogs) in their food, and their sneezing is pretty non-existent now. Betsy
- [Re: Snuggles](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-snuggles-2/) - I've seen esp in older dogs that seizure meds can sometimes make things worse. I actually find in the older guys that seizures are a little easier to work with holistically. You may want to see if you can find a holistic vet in your area since it sounds like she has quite a lot
- [Re: Snuggles](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-snuggles/) - I'm new at this so I could use all the suggestions I can get. Thank you. David.
- [Re: Artemisinin & Antioxidants for Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-artemisinin-antioxidants-for-cancer-3/) - I've never used it before.
- [Re: Artemisinin & Antioxidants for Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-artemisinin-antioxidants-for-cancer-2/) - Thank you! I spelled the other item wrong, its Butyrex and info about it is here http://www.holleypharma.com/productsgrid.html
- [Re: Artemisinin & Antioxidants for Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-artemisinin-antioxidants-for-cancer/) - My thoughts on artemisinin have changed over the years. I used to say to give it with iron and I used to be concerned about antioxidants with it. Now I don't worry about the iron or the antioxidants. Some of the studies on chemo which they also say shouldn't be given with antioxidants have shown
- [Re: Herpes cat](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-herpes-cat-8/) - If I remember correctly, it took about a 6-8 weeks. Herbs generally take several weeks to months to show efficacy and this will depend on the animal and condition. So, unfortuantely, the effects are not seen quickly as conventional drugs, but these herbs can resolve issues permanently. Please see the instructions on the packet of
- [Re: Kittens and herpes](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-kittens-and-herpes/) - Hi Betsy, Here is the protocol that I recommend for my clients. http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/01/27/to-vaccinate-or-not-to-vaccinate-that-is-the-question-part-1-cats/ I'm with Dr. Dodd on the minimal vaccination. If you think the chance of them being exposed to panleukopenia is very slim, I would wait until they are better, at least until the sneezing is very minimal to vaccinate. If you are
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-57/) - Have you tried liquid melatonin under the tongue? I really, really think that might work. Wish I had thought about it when Charlotte was still here.
- [Re: Herpes cat](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-herpes-cat-7/) - Ayse, how long did treating with Clear Vision take before symptoms disappeared? Betsy
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-56/) - Hi Pam - we are getting sleep with Maggie sleeping in the dining room, however she has been peeing & pooing inside alot more and her back legs are getting very weak whilst standing. I am sure she is getting confused about where she needs to go to the toliet - we keep the back
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-55/) - I have a 12 year old female maltese, Daisy. About 3 weeks ago, she started waking up during the night. She won't stay in bed. I have had to sleep on the sofa with her. She went to the vet for annual visit. All blood,urine and stool samples came back ok. Dr suggested melatonin to
- [Re: Diet for Cushing's](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-diet-for-cushings-4/) - Thank you!
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-54/) - Christine, I am sorry I haven't been on here and didn't reply sooner. My condolences on the loss of little Tia! If she stopped eating and drinking she definitely didn't want to go on. It is always a hard decision to make, but if it is clearly the right time, we at least aren't plagued
- [Re: Diet for Cushing's](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-diet-for-cushings-3/) - I find my cushings dogs do fine with a little organ meat. If you don't have the ground bone you need another source of calcium, most of the dog foods use the ground bone because it is the easiest. In dogs I haven't seen an issue with it.
- [Re: Bromelain](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-bromelain-4/) - I would take to the hydrotherapy pool. Usually they like to start with twice a week but often have a self swim option that is cheaper where you take over some of the therapy.
- [Re: Diet for Cushing's](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-diet-for-cushings/) - Hi Andrea, I have found the opposite. In my experience upping the meat and cutting all grain has made the largest difference in the animals I treat. This is a diet approach supported by Dr. Steve Marsden who is one of my favorite veterinary herbalist and teachers out there. He used to have some amazing
- [Re: Bromelain](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-bromelain-3/) - Thank you for your response, Lena! Great links! Joxer is maybe 2/3 of the way back but sort of stalled out. There's a swim therapy place near his vet. How often should they have that kind of therapy? My hubby and are I both recently unemployed so need to find the least expensive solutions possible!
- [Re: Bromelain](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-bromelain-2/) - Hi Betsy, I have never used Resinalle before. I would check with the vet who prescribed on your questions about giving it as hopefully they should know. I have found that a combo of acupuncture, chinese herbs and hydrotherapy really can get these guys back on their feet. The chinese herbs I use are fairly
- [Re: Bromelain](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-bromelain/) - I forgot to add that the Resinalle is to be given twice a day on an empty stomach.
- [Re: Cushings Disease](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cushings-disease-5/) - I am in Seattle but have a closed practice right now. There is a good list of veterinary acupuncturists in Seattle on the resources and links page.
- [Re: Cushings Disease](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cushings-disease-4/) - She is pretty thick (heehee) and still has the ability to play and wags her tail. Are you local to me? I am in the Seattle Wa area. She is just in shock from losing her vision so quickly. I will educate myself on SARDS & Cushings. Maybe it would benefit us to have the
- [Re: Cushings Disease](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cushings-disease-3/) - From my experience all dogs with SARDS I have seen do not have Cushings and Cushings does not normally cause blindness. There is still a lot we don't know about SARDS including what causes it. I think raw food is great for any dog unless they can't tolerate it and esp those with inflammatory disease.
- [Re: Cushings Disease](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cushings-disease-2/) - Interesting! When I had originally found out about this, I assumed SARDS. But the vet told me that SARDS is most of the time caused by Cushings? I believe it sounds like you feel they are two separate issues, not related, but similar? I realize there is some varied opinions on this. She is potbellied,
- [Re: Cushings Disease](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cushings-disease/) - Hi , You may want to do some research on SARDS http://www.michvet.com/library/ophthalmology_SARDS.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudden_acquired_retinal_degeneration as this sounds like what Mija has. Usually it is not from Cushings although they show all the signs of Cushings plus sudden blindness. There is not a great treatment for it but antioxidants and anti-inflammatory diet can help. Some vets have
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-53/) - I'm so sorry Christine. It sounds like she was able to tell you when it was time which I am glad of. They are amazing little fighters. My heart is with you. Thank you for adding your experiences here to share with others who are going through the same thing.
- [Re: Senior Dog Pooping in Cage when we leave him](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-senior-dog-pooping-in-cage-when-we-leave-him/) - Hi Jake, Sounds like step one would be clearing up the diarrhea. Has your vet found a reason for it or been able to suggest medications? It is probably that he has to go badly enough that he just can't hold it for the time you are gone. Here are some natural suggestions. http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2012/05/13/natural-solutions-to-treat-acute-diarrhea-in-cats-and-dogs/ However
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-52/) - A quick thank you to everyone that sent me words of encouragement and support during my struggles with my little one. I just wanted to share with you that we helped our little Tia to cross over yesterday. She never displayed any pain symptoms until the last couple of days when she finally refused all
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-51/) - Thanks Katy! As difficult as our situation is right now it has given me so much food for thought. Over the past 25 years I have had to help 3 of our friends to the other side at the ages 14, 16 and 17 years. The one thing that remains with me all the time
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-50/) - Christine, I had a dog like that. Have you tried Anipryl? Or liquid melatonin under the tongue? Anipryl does take several weeks to kick in. My biggest piece of advice, though, is to not let anybody make decisions for you about Tia - on this site or otherwise. You will know when it's time to
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-49/) - Thanks Lena - will give her more head massages...might make her feel a little better. Christine - that sounds awful, I have to say if Maggie where to start circling etc I would seriously think about letting her go, as her quality of life would not be that good. Question - would you be content
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-48/) - First off want to say to Pam that I am to sorry to hear about Hutch - so caught up in my own problems I completely overlooked that you had to let your friend go! My heart goes out to you. Tia has deteriorated today somewhat...starting to drool (new thing) ...paces in circles all the
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-47/) - Lena - Re: My thoughts on melatonin a couple months back. I discovered it does come in liquid form. For those whose dogs don't seem to respond - maybe try putting the liquid form under their tongue. I know I could have dropped it under my dog's tongue, if I had known it existed. It
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-46/) - Hi Marisa, The anti-inflammatory should help with pain in the head as well however some headaches don't seem to be as responsive to it as others - I've hear the same for people with headaches. Sometimes the straight pain killers such as tramadol seem to work better. Also depending on the dog doing some massage
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-45/) - Oh Pam I am so sorry to hear about Hutch but as we know it is for the best. It really is an awful decision to make - thinking of you. Christine my girl does tend to end up in a corner or facing a wall ... The melatonin worked for a few nights then
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-44/) - Hi Christine, I usually use a higher dose for dogs then some of the human suggestions so yes 3-4 mg per 50lbs. When the pacing is heading for dark corners I always wonder about headaches. They are not easily diagnosed but often the head will feel hot. Pain meds can help if that is the
- [Re: CARCINOMA](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-carcinoma/) - That is not a type of cancer I have worked with before. With his complex medical history I would highly recommend finding a holistic vet in your area to consult with. They are going to be able to better help and with cats it is even more important as I find that usually you only
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-43/) - Thanks for the replies and support Marisa and Pam. I have a question about melatonin - Lena suggested 3-4mg per 50lb dog - the bottle I got from the store is human grade and the recommended dosage is 1mg per night... did I misunderstand the dosage? We gave her 1mg last night and she slept
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-42/) - Hello Christine, I also really feel for you. I have described the situation with Hutch above. Sadly, we let him go a week ago. His dementia mainly exhibited itself at night with barking, but he was increasingly weak physically as well, though he ate well until the very end. The impetus for actually putting him
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-41/) - Hi Christine - I know I was relieved when I came across this forum also....it definitely made me feel better, that others are experiencing the same issues. It kills you to see them turn into a different dog, than the one you used to know...Maggie is the same - the lights are on but no
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-40/) - I'm so pleased to have come across this forum - such great information and a comfort to know there are others out there having the same challenges as we are. We have a 15year Dachshund who has dementia and also has something else going on inside of her that the vet thinks is adding to
- [Re: Primary Lung Cancer and Chinese Herbs](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-primary-lung-cancer-and-chinese-herbs-2/) - Lena, thank you very much for a prompt reply. I'm so sorry about your kitties. I will try to follow your protocol and I'm making first steps. We are going to take Quill for lab tests this Friday and will ask about a holistic vet at the clinic (their website says they have one). He's
- [Re: Primary Lung Cancer and Chinese Herbs](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-primary-lung-cancer-and-chinese-herbs/) - Lung cancer is a hard one. I've gone through primary lung cancer with two of my own kitties. The first I did not know what I know now and the second one I used the protocol I mentioned in the article on lung mets and keep it from effecting his breathing. I always give herbs
- [Re: Rottweiler w/ possible bone cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-rottweiler-w-possible-bone-cancer-10/) - Lena- Thanks for the response. Yes, I understand. I have to see if there is a holistic vet in my area that I could work with. It is a tough decision to make, but if that is the only option of making him feel better and for him to live longer, I may have to
- [Re: Rottweiler w/ possible bone cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-rottweiler-w-possible-bone-cancer-9/) - I know it is very difficult but I can not legally tell you what to do for Booboo. You should be able to find dosages that I use for the animals I treat in all the herbal articles. I am a huge supporter of amputation just because I have seen so many dogs do so
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-23/) - Hi Diane, My guess is that Hoxsey make not be the way to go if she has a sensitive stomach and is a picky eater. If there is anyway you can find a holistic vet in your area I think that is going to be your best course, esp if she is sensitive. Here is
- [Re: Rottweiler w/ possible bone cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-rottweiler-w-possible-bone-cancer-8/) - Hi Lena- I have just finished speaking to the vet and the vet said that the radiologist diagnosed a bone tumor also known as ostercercoma. The good news is that the radiologist said that there is no evidence in the lungs. So I was told that Boo-Boo will live 3-6 months w/o treatment, 6-9 w/
- [Re: Rottweiler w/ possible bone cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-rottweiler-w-possible-bone-cancer-7/) - Hi Lena, So, Last week Boo-Boo went in to see a second vet for another opinion. He did another round of x-rays, this time they were done on his chest. They were sent to a radiologist and I should be getting the phone call tomorrow to see what the results are. I decided to bypass
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-22/) - April 23, 2012 Dear Dr. McCullough, With tearful eyes I am writing you to let you know your website is truly wonderful. The way you convey your passion and understanding of animals with such sensitivity is so heartfelt and very much appreciated. I discovered your website a few days ago and have read most of
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-39/) - I am so glad to hear you're sleeping through the night again, Marisa! Hutch continues to sleep better, though every night is a bit different and we have the occasional bad night still. The secret seems to be not letting him sleep all evening so he wakes up at 11 or 12 and can't settle
- [Re: feline common bile duct carcinoma-help](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-feline-common-bile-duct-carcinoma-help-3/) - I'm glad he is doing well Ayse and that you have someone good on board that can be there for you and him. I hope he continues to do well! best wishes, Lena
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-38/) - Hi There - just an update on Maggie..... We are sleeping through the night as we have slightly hidden the issue with putting her in the dining room at bedtime. We don't hear her at all and are sleeping right through. We have to mop up pee a few times a week and the poo
- [Re: Herpes cat](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-herpes-cat-6/) - Hello Betsycam; I have treated my Persian cat with "Clear Vision", a traditional Chinese remedy, by Nature's herbs for pets and have cleared up eye issues due to Herpes. Interestingly, it appears to be permanent as she is no longer having problems and is not receiving the remedy any longer. I would say it is
- [Re: feline common bile duct carcinoma-help](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-feline-common-bile-duct-carcinoma-help-2/) - Thank you Lena. I e-mailed you back but don't know if you received it. I did in fact find an excellent holistic vet who is a colleague of yours. I just wanted a second opinion and it turns out that we are all in agreement with Teddy's regimen except for doubling the dose of Xiao
- [Re: feline common bile duct carcinoma-help](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-feline-common-bile-duct-carcinoma-help/) - Hi Ayse, That all sounds like good supplements he is on. I would highly recommend finding a holistic vet in your area who can advise you on if there are better options out there. If you haven't seen it here is an article with links to finding a holistic vet in your area http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/12/11/how-to-find-a-good-holistic-vet-to-work-with/ best
- [Re: Anxiety in my dog of evenings](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-anxiety-in-my-dog-of-evenings/) - If you haven't I would recommend reading through this thread http://pathwithpaws.com/forums/topic/article-on-dementia and also check out the article on dementia and the comments that follow it http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/02/01/dementia-and-anxiety-in-your-older-dog-what-to-do/
- [Re: Rottweiler w/ possible bone cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-rottweiler-w-possible-bone-cancer-6/) - Thanks, Lena. I will keep you posted.
- [Re: Rottweiler w/ possible bone cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-rottweiler-w-possible-bone-cancer-5/) - It would be through your vet. Normally they have someone they work with.
- [Re: Rottweiler w/ possible bone cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-rottweiler-w-possible-bone-cancer-4/) - Lena- Oh I see. Well, I hope whatever it is, it is treatable and nothing life-threatening. How would I go about having a radiologist look at the xray? Would I do it on my own or through a vet? I appreciate the feedback. -Michelle
- [Re: Herpes cat](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-herpes-cat-5/) - I usually use it twice a day.
- [Re: Question about Xue fu zhu yu wan](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-question-about-xue-fu-zhu-yu-wan-5/) - Sounds like he has a lot of experience and is well respected. Nothing wrong with doing your own research but it may just need that the treatments need more time to work.
- [Re: Rottweiler w/ possible bone cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-rottweiler-w-possible-bone-cancer-3/) - Generally the things that look the most like bone cancer on X-ray are fungal disease (which is uncommon but also has a fairly bad prognosis if it is in the bone) and congenital defects. Usually bone cancer (osteosarcoma) is not in the joint so not often confused with arthritis however there are other cancers that
- [Re: Rottweiler w/ possible bone cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-rottweiler-w-possible-bone-cancer-2/) - Hi Lena! Thanks for the quick response. Yes, I am planning to see what this new vet says. I really don't want to do the bone biopsy. If this new vet wants to do a bone biopsy as well, then I will send the xray to a radiologist. Its been about ten days since the
- [Re: Rottweiler w/ possible bone cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-rottweiler-w-possible-bone-cancer/) - Hi Michelle, I'm not a huge fan of bone biopsies because of the complications and because you can usually tell from a X-ray. If you haven't had the X-ray sent to a radiologist that would be a good option. A lot of times if there is uncertainty another option is to repeat the X-ray in
- [Re: Question about Xue fu zhu yu wan](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-question-about-xue-fu-zhu-yu-wan-4/) - Wow, thanks for the information, Lena! That explains a lot! If I were in your area I'd bring Jox to you! I find myself wondering if my vet is really on his case accurately, but then she is well respected in our area and has actually gone to China to learn...but then I really only
- [Re: Question about Xue fu zhu yu wan](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-question-about-xue-fu-zhu-yu-wan-3/) - Wei Qi Booster and XFZYT are both not great for damp heat and can make it worse potentially because it is an excess condition and they are both tonics. It sounds like Joxer has moved into blood deficiency which XFZYT can be good for if there is not a strong damp heat component still present.
- [Re: Question about Xue fu zhu yu wan](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-question-about-xue-fu-zhu-yu-wan-2/) - My dog Joxer, who I posted about for the flea allergy, is 13 and has really slowed down over the last year. He doesn't have stamina, has more muscle weakness, low energy. Lena, you described him as a chronic damp heat dog. My vet put him on Wei Qi Booster, which may be helping. Would
- [Re: Herpes cat](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-herpes-cat-4/) - Thanks so much, Lena! I will try the eyebright. How often does that need to be given to be helpful?
- [Re: Herpes cat](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-herpes-cat-3/) - Some vets are also having success with high dosages of vit A/D. However the dosages used are high enough that they need to be given under the supervision of a veterinarian because of the risk of toxicity. However can be a fairly inexpensive treatment since the cost of vit A is low.
- [Re: Cat w/ Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cat-w-cancer-8/) - I'm so sorry Leesa. It sounds like it was the right decision for Simon but it is still hard to let them go.
- [Re: Cat w/ Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cat-w-cancer-7/) - Just wanted to let you know with a VERY heavy heart Simon lost his fight on thursday April 5. It was just to much for his little to handle! The tumor was actually rotting in his mouth, and the vet said it was pretty aggesive as it started to do so in the 9 since
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-21/) - I've used artemisinin many times with other herbs and chemo. However that needs to be a decision between you and your vet. I often have folks that come to me as clients with animals on other supplements that I don't use myself that they have found online. I often explain that it isn't that those
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-20/) - Thanks doctor. I just got the blood results: Haemoglobin 10.0 g.dL Red Cell Count 4.1 x10(12)/L Total White cell count 26.9 x10(9)/L Neutrophils 49.0% Abs 13.18 x10(9)/L Haematocrit (PCV) 0.28 < This, the vet mentioned that is a bit low. I will be starting her chemo in a couple of days and hope that the
- [Re: Herpes cat](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-herpes-cat-2/) - Euphrasia is the proper name for eyebright.
- [Re: Herpes cat](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-herpes-cat/) - I'm also not a fan of the anti-viral eye drops. Sometimes eyebright can help these guys. Animal Apawthecary sells an eye and nose drop that contains it. It can be used as a tincture given orally or the homeopathic form can be used as well. Lysine is very hit or miss - I've seen it
- [Re: Flea Bite Allergy/Hot Spots, low energy](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-flea-bite-allergyhot-spots-low-energy-2/) - Thank you, Lena. My vet did say Advantage, not Frontline if I am going to use one of them. He is on a grain-free/very low carb raw diet - I can only imagine how he'd be on a commercial kibble diet. If he keeps at it I will contact my vet about getting steroids -
- [Re: Flea Bite Allergy/Hot Spots, low energy](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-flea-bite-allergyhot-spots-low-energy/) - Skin is one of the most difficult things to treat. I often joke that it is harder to treat then cancer and more frustrating. The other thing I have found is that it can take a long time and a lot of ups and downs in the difficult cases. If it is a long term
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-19/) - I dose all animals under 25lb at 50mg twice a day including cats. I have found artemisinin to be very safe and have not had any animal have negative side effects from it (with the exception of that it is not safe with radiation therapy). However that needs to be a decision between you and
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-18/) - Thanks Doc for your reply, I have read those articles and found them extremely helpful. We also have a family vet working with us but have not been able to find a holistic vet (not common in this part of the world). From your articles on artemisinin, it says to dose 50mg twice a day
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-17/) - Hi Poppy, You should definitely consult with your vet about all this since they have all the records and know what is going on. You could also find a holistic vet to work with. If you haven't found it you are welcome to read through my cancer articles http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/cancer-care/. These may be the most helpful
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-16/) - Dear Doc, I have a 3.5yrs old shih tzu who has swelling on most of her lymph nodes. We have already taken her to a vet and waiting for a biopsy which would probably come in 2 weeks time. The suspicion is that there is a high chance it is lymphoma cancer. Weirdly enough, two
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-37/) - Hi Katy, It is always hard to look back and wonder. I think we all do the best we can at the time. I also sometimes think back to my dog Jake who had dementia and wonder if I had taken different paths if it would have been easier. However I think in the end
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-36/) - Lena - I am still following these posts even though my little girl is gone. I think of Charlotte often and wonder what I could have done differently. I pose this question to help others now dealing with this. I am wondering what you think of the sublingual type of melatonin for dogs. It occurred
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-35/) - The DM I can handle, we just walk her less when her feet start to drag but we have her out everyday, unless it is too hot. I don't think I would go down the cart route,I think when it gets to that stage we will put her to sleep - Mags also has a
- [Re: Cat w/ Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cat-w-cancer-6/) - Thank you so much Lena! As pet owners it just a decision we never want to make...that being said I know its my responsabilty to make it!He goes thursday to check and see if the shot helped or not, I guess we will go from there! Thanks again!! ~Lisa
- [Re: Cat w/ Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cat-w-cancer-5/) - Leesa, I don't know if there is one right answer to knowing when it is time. There has been a few discussions on the forums about this for different animals. Many times you just know - there is often something that shifts. Usually I look for things like if they are eating, if they still
- [Re: Cat w/ Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cat-w-cancer-4/) - Thank u Lena!! My question now is...................How will I know its time??? Simon is hungry and eats soft food 2 times a day (like a piggy). But one minute he looks miserable and the next hes playing w/ a toy??? So he is still in there, but how do u know when it is time???
- [Re: Cat w/ Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cat-w-cancer-3/) - Yes, the shots should help slow things down. Try some really soft wet food with him and ask your vet about pain meds if he still is not eating well.
- [Re: Cat w/ Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cat-w-cancer-2/) - Yes Lena it is Squamous Cell.......So u feel the steriod shots should help?? I am happy to say he even ate some ice cream tonight!! And ran through the house for a few minutes playing w/ my 2 yr old boy Jack! Im just hoping I'm doing the right thing! He still wont eat hard
- [Re: Cat w/ Cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cat-w-cancer/) - Lisa, Do you know what type of cancer this is? Squamous cell is one of most common ones you see in the mouth in cats. Usually the thyroid condition is not cancerous and caused by a benign tumor that produces too much thyroid hormone so it sounds like he has two separate disease processes. If
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-34/) - I'm sorry about the DM also Marisa. I have had some dogs respond very well to acupuncture with DM. Not all of them do but I had one old Shepherd that we kept up and walking for over a year. He did need acupuncture pretty often, about every week to every other week but he
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-33/) - So sorry to hear about the DM diagnosis and all the expensive x-rays! There are lots of websites out there with information about DM and suggestions on how to cope. Maybe you can get your dog one of those carts to keep her mobile if she is fit enough in the front legs. Hutch leans
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-32/) - Hi Pam - Yes was glad although the normal vet did give her an antibiotic shot before we took her to the specialist...it was a little frustrating as that bill was $500 for chest xrays etc then another $900 at the specialist who of course wanted another set of xrays as the other vet didn't
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-31/) - Marisa, I am glad they caught the misdiagnosis before putting her on a course of useless antibiotics. What kind of spinal disease does she have? I found out long after the fact that Hutch probably has spondylosis (suspected since they didn't actually do an x-ray). It must have been very painful when it started but
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-29/) - I just wanted to report back that the selegiline (Anipryl) finally seems to be working. Hutch still doesn't sleep through the night, which probably would have been too much to expect, but he is only up once or twice now and barks less. And when he barks, he seems to want/need something concrete, like to
- [Re: Urban Carnivore](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-urban-carnivore/) - Looks like a very good product. I don't think there is anything like this in the USA. It's an interesting idea to work with whole carcass meats and then add a little veggie/etc on the side. It sounds like it would be very good for cats who need to have meat be most of their
- [Re: Question about Xue fu zhu yu wan](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-question-about-xue-fu-zhu-yu-wan/) - I have used artemisinin and Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang with NSAIDs and doxy before without issues in many animals but check with your vet to make sure. If I was using tea pills in a large dog I would dose at 4-5 morning and evening, so 8-10 total a day. Once again check with
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-28/) - Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear that, Marisa. Healing vibes are winging their way from Germany to Australia!
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-27/) - Will do Pam - however we have had a set back we had to take the old girl to the vets this morning and she has pneumonia - I thought it was too good to be true that she slept through to 4am! She was perfectly fine last night when we went to bed and
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-26/) - Marisa, I will be curious to hear how you get on with the Adaptil diffuser.
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-25/) - Had our visit to the vet and we are trying a diffuser called Adaptil http://www.adaptil.co.uk/ - it releases an 'appeasing pheromone' to help with the anxiety etc. As she said unfortunately there really is no real answer to the issue, we can only try to take the edge off the symptoms. She is researching the
- [Re: Night Barking!](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-night-barking/) - Hi Nancy, Sounds like you have read through some of the ideas on the forums. Here is the article I wrote on what I have found works the best. It is very different dog to dog but hopefully some of the ideas can help http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2010/02/01/dementia-and-anxiety-in-your-older-dog-what-to-do/
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-23/) - Sometimes a dog's body does have a problem with processing drugs as they get older. Usually with the Valium it is more of how their body reacts to it. Even in young dogs there can be a large difference in how sedating it is and in about 5-10% of dogs it is actually stimulating instead.
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-22/) - One of the things I was told when I was looking for a solution to my dog Charlotte's pacing all night and distress was that her body could not absorb the valium or the melatonin. And there seems to be a pattern of these dogs not being affected by sedatives. It had something to do
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-21/) - Thanks Pam I am definately going to discuss Anipryl with my vet and might look into the Neurexan - I do agree wandering is better than barking (that would drive us mad!). I gave her 2 melatonin tablets last night and she slept until 3am and then started the wandering and sratching - so a
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-20/) - Hi fellow sufferers! I tried giving my dog the valium a few times because I was desperate to get some sleep after almost 5 months of being up several times in the night, but in the event it didn't really help after the first night so I stopped. The acupuncture also hasn't helped with the
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-19/) - Gee I thought we were going to go crazy until I found your article...We have a 14yr old Dalmatian who is up wandering every 2 hours during the night and has just started to scratch the floor in the same place each time. I tried the melatonin last night and gave her one 3mg tablet
- [Re: Ideas for weight gain](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-ideas-for-weight-gain-2/) - Thanks very much! I will try to increase the fish oil during his mid-day snack. He tolerates it fine. I'll add the sweet potato and use eggs more regularly (I have used recently but more as a special snack than a regular thing). Thanks again.
- [Re: Ideas for weight gain](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-ideas-for-weight-gain/) - Hi Susan, What a great question. I have found the best plan for weight gain in dogs with cancer is -Cod liver oil or fish oil (I prefer Nordic Naturals)I use 2-3 times recommended dose if they can tolerate it -sweet potato or pumpkin (I'm fine with those for animals with cancer) -1-2 eggs a
- [Re: Desperate mother of cat with cancer](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-desperate-mother-of-cat-with-cancer/) - I am so sorry about Gamy. I have been through lung cancer with three of my own kitties (two primary and one metastatic) and it is not easy. If at all possible I would find a good holistic vet to work with in your area. Cats are very sensitive and having someone who can see
- [Re: Bleeding hemangiosarcoma in shoulder](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-bleeding-hemangiosarcoma-in-shoulder-4/) - I'm so sorry Jenny. Hemangiosarcoma can be a very nasty cancer and can spread very fast. It is so hard to loss them that quickly.
- [Re: Something for large lipomas?](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-something-for-large-lipomas/) - I see lipomas as more of a symptom of what we would call phlegm or damp heat issues in Chinese medicine (probably translates best to inflammation in western med but not exactly). You can treat the underlying issues but usually the ones that are there do not go away. I have not found an herbal
- [Re: Bleeding hemangiosarcoma in shoulder](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-bleeding-hemangiosarcoma-in-shoulder-3/) - Sadly, he passed away two weeks ago. However, I wanted to thank you for the recommendations. The Yunnan did an excellent job. The tumor had been bleeding for almost three weeks, and by the 2nd day on it, it stopped. We started him on the arte, but after four days, he crashed. Bloodwork showed it
- [Re: Great Dane With Osteosarcoma Questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-great-dane-with-osteosarcoma-questions/) - I think the best test of something working is slight improvements and a slowing of the decline that you see with osteosarcoma. Every animal has a different progression so it can be hard sometimes to tell. I have never just used artemisinin in a dog with osteo so I can't tell you for sure that
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-18/) - I'm glad the valium is helping a little. I have had older dogs that are on valium longterm for sleep issues. Acupuncture points for sleep as a little hard because it can differ dog to dog and depending on the imbalances. The most consistent points I have found are xin shu (heart association points along
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-17/) - I am so happy to have found this thread and to hear about all the other people struggling with their own sleeplessness as well as their dogs‘ dementia! I have a Welsh Terrier, Hutch, who will be 19 next month. He was creaky but doing relatively well until mid-October, when he had what we assume
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-16/) - I'm not skilled in Ayurvedic herbal medicine myself so not sure about dosage. Usually for small dogs with chinese and western herbals I am using about 1/10 of a human dose. There are occasional herbs that can not be safely used in animals so I would also check in about that.
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-15/) - I have read that two Ayurvedic Herbs are great for dogs with dementia. Gotu Kola, and Bacopa. I would like to administer these two herbs to my dog who was recently diagnosed, but I can't find any information anywhere online on how much to administer. She is a 6 lb. shih-tzu. Any help is appreciated.
- [Re: dog with no sense of pain.](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-dog-with-no-sense-of-pain-2/) - the mom does have neuro issues indeed, she has fits and seizures regularly. She was not meant to live too long according to the vet who first saw her but 4 years on she is still here and is as fiesty as ever - although clearly a special needs case. I reckon you are right
- [Re: dog with no sense of pain.](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-dog-with-no-sense-of-pain/) - It might be worth getting a neuro consult with a neurologist to see if there is something that can be done, if it is a lack of pain issue or if something else is going on. It may be that there is nothing that can be done if it is genetic and mom had similar
- [Re: Dog dementia and not eating](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-dog-dementia-and-not-eating/) - Hi ndmom4, I have many animals I work with where eating is a struggle. Often times feeding something different every day will help. There are also some very good western drugs for appetite stimulation. Bitters can also help in some cases - I often use formulas with artemisia and gentiana. You can probably find something
- [Re: Bleeding hemangiosarcoma in shoulder](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-bleeding-hemangiosarcoma-in-shoulder-2/) - Thanks, Lena! Since I asked about it, we've had a few developments. Needle aspiration path report says spindle cell (fibrosarcoma or hemangiosarcoma). Vets think it's hemangio. Path report also said that because it is a peripheral tumor, it will be slower to spread. Her choices are to remove the leg, which she is adamant about
- [Re: Bleeding hemangiosarcoma in shoulder](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-bleeding-hemangiosarcoma-in-shoulder/) - Hi Jenny, The most helpful thing for hemangiosarcoma I have found, esp if there is bleeding is Yunnan Paiyao. http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/06/11/a-magic-vial-of-yunnan-baiyao/ I also usually use artmesinin. The rest varies a lot dog to dog. Hemangio is unfortunately one of the hardest cancers to work with but the yunnan paiyao can be pretty impressive. best wishes, Lena
- [Re: dog with brain tumor](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-dog-with-brain-tumor/) - Hi Dagmar, While I have worked with dogs with brain tumors in the past and seen good results I feel like they are a tumor where I don't have a set protocol and a lot of it is me seeing an animal and getting a feel of what to do. I don't know where you
- [Re: Artemisinin Duration](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-artemisinin-duration-5/) - There is a lot of debate about the antioxidants. I tend to use artemisinin with antioxidants as I think the positives of the antioxidants outweigh any potential decrease in artemisinin's ability to work. From a Chinese viewpoint I don't see an interaction. I tend to dose artemisinin twice a day and don't have exact times
- [Re: Artemisinin Duration](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-artemisinin-duration-4/) - Thanks for the reply doctor, I had a few other questions that occurred to me. My understanding of arte is that it shouldn't be administered with antioxidants, but I've seen mention of it's use with curcumin, which apparently is a strong antioxidant. Could you clarify that? Also, when would be the best time to give
- [Re: Artemisinin Duration](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-artemisinin-duration-3/) - I have never used artesunate so I am not sure. It seems like you would not need both.
- [Re: Artemisinin Duration](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-artemisinin-duration-2/) - Hi, I had a question about dosing when using artemisinin and artesunate together. I've seen that combination mentioned before but I don't know what the appropriate dosages are when they are both used. Also, is it effective to add artesunate to the regiment? Any help is much appreciated, Thanks.
- [Re: Bone cancer - questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-bone-cancer-questions-2/) - Thanks for the follow up. I will continue to give him the SanSheDan, but will hold off on the other two Chinese herbals until consulting with a holistic vet. I had not seen anything online about pamidronate. Ill inquire with our vet about this as an option. Radiation isnt going to be an option for
- [Re: Bone cancer - questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-bone-cancer-questions/) - Hi Ajmax, I hope it isn't osteosarcoma. It is an unusually location for it but is a possibility. I have used all the Chinese herbals you mention together. I usually do not use all of them if there are not lung mets but also am usually doing acupuncture with the animals I treat. It might
- [Re: Need advice-- Osteosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-need-advice-osteosarcoma-8/) - I have used those four herbals together and there should be no interactions between them. While I usually do not see side effects with any of these four I always recommend to start no more than two at a time and then wait three days to start the two more. Any herbal has potential for
- [Re: Need advice-- Osteosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-need-advice-osteosarcoma-7/) - Hello Lena, need some advice... I decided to skip the Palladia and go the natural route with Lola. There were too many uncertainties and I don't want to experiment with Lola. I have started Lola on vegetables and ordered the below herbs you recommended... can she take all of these together? Also, are there any
- [Re: Need advice-- Osteosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-need-advice-osteosarcoma-6/) - I haven't had experience with Palladia for osteosarcoma however my assistant Diane's sister used it for her cat with squamous cell carcinoma and it greatly extended her cat's life and quality of life. She also had no side effects from it. It is a fairly new drug so not a lot of info out there
- [Re: Need advice-- Osteosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-need-advice-osteosarcoma-5/) - Lena, I confirmed that she now has mets on the lungs there are 5 small spots. Her oncologist yeserday reccomended the use of Palladia. I know Palladia is for mast cell tumnors and I'm not sure if I should try this or not with the Osteosarcoma. All of her bloodwork came back good so they
- [Re: From Dora - re:fibrosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-from-dora-refibrosarcoma-3/) - Hi Dora, That all sounds so stressful. It is true if she has a partial cruciate tear and then you amputate while she is healing that she could fully tear. I had a wonderful golden retriever I worked with who had osteosarcoma and he tore an cruciate within a day of surgery for amputation of
- [Re: From Dora - re:fibrosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-from-dora-refibrosarcoma-2/) - Dear Lena, It's only been about a week since I wrote to you but so much has happened, at least in my head, spinning in circles as to what is best for Missy. To even consider amputating her leg, the regular vet suggested taking a chest xray and tummy ultrasound, that was at the time
- [Re: Need advice-- Osteosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-need-advice-osteosarcoma-4/) - Thanks so much, this helps.. she ate everything I gave after I wrapped it in turkey lol. I am going to try cooking the sweet potatoes and mushrooms but she seemed to like the broocoli raw.. thanks so much. I want to do all I can to help her naturally and holistically while she is
- [Re: Need advice-- Osteosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-need-advice-osteosarcoma-3/) - The sweet potato is better cooked for any dog or human as you get more of the effect to help with digestion and you still get all the vit A (however it isn't harmful if it is not), I actually like using the big cans that you buy for pies (pumpkin is also fine). Mushrooms
- [Re: very important FIP question! help](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-very-important-fip-question-help/) - I have a great article on this blog about FIP, which explains that it is not contagious. Hopefully this is helpful. http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2009/03/06/fip-is-not-a-contagious-disease/
- [Re: Need advice-- Osteosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-need-advice-osteosarcoma-2/) - Thanks so much Lena, it turns out unfortunately they were lung mets. I am devastated but made an appt with a vet oncologist for a 2nd opinion on Monday. I also am taking steps that you mention in your diet section to feed her more natural/antioxidant type foods. I have one question.. I bought some
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-15/) - It might be worth a visit with a holistic vet - there may be a stronger herbal that can be used to drain some of the swelling. Also if they are thinking this is cancer or related to the lymphoma I would recommend seeing an oncologist. They may also have a better idea if this
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-14/) - Hello Lena, I have a 7 year old Boxer who developed Lymphoma about two months ago. We have been doing chemo pills once per month and Baytril (antibiotic), a stomach pill and prednisone daily. Also, we have been giving her natural things too (Artemisinin, Milk thistle & Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang). Her liver count
- [Re: the decision..](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-the-decision-3/) - I really hope you do have a little more time with Prizley with him being more comfortable and you sleeping better. There were a couple people who also added some comments about Prizley on the path with paws facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Path-With-Paws/363205485501
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-13/) - See reply on the other thread you started
- [Re: Need advice-- Osteosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-need-advice-osteosarcoma/) - Hi Adrienne, I would highly recommend you set up a consultation with a veterinary oncologist even if you have to travel to find one. From my experience most osteosarcoma will spread if not treated either holistically or with chemo so I agree that it is highly possible that the spots are lung mets, although I
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-12/) - Hello Lena, my boxer Lola was diagnosed with stage 1 osteosarcoma in her lower jaw back in June of this year. Before we did anything her oncologist recommended that she do a chest x ray to check for spread and also a cat scan of the jaw to see where to direct the surgery. She
- [Re: the decision..](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-the-decision-2/) - Thank you for your sincerity and empathy, Lena. I can feel your understanding through your story. I actually called my veterinarian today to schedule a home Visit for euthanasia, but she is out this week so I spoke with another doctor who recommended a change in meds. We're decreasing theophylline and switching anxiety meds. I
- [Re: the decision..](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-the-decision/) - I know how hard this decision is. A little over a year ago we had to make it with my little almost 15 year old dog Mel. He had cancer that had returned after two years but his main symptoms was that he was up every half hour all night. My largest issue was he
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-11/) - Hi Sharon, I haven't used any of those products accept the artemisinin. I assume the hepasunate should also not be given with radiation but you could check in with your vet on that. Hope everything goes well. best wishes, lena
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-10/) - From Sharon - Lena, Okay I have collected the following: Artemisinin 100 mg Hepasunate 50 mg K9 Plus wafers GNC Ultra Mega Superfood Complex Meeker Rasperry powder (waiting on it – not here yet) So – now trying to figure out what to give whom and how much Bailey is the one with the amputated
- [Re: From Dora - re:fibrosarcoma](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-from-dora-refibrosarcoma/) - Hi Dora, Fibrosarcoma can be a difficult cancer. The good news is that it is very slow to spread to other parts of the body but is very aggressive local. In Missy's case, amputation would probably be curative without any follow up medications, supplements or herbals. I have seen older cats do very well with
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-9/) - Hi Lisa, Metronomic is kind of a weird term in that it can mean something slightly different from person to person. I have seen dogs do well on lower dose less toxic oral drugs given daily or in an on for a few days off for a many days cycle. With chemo I usually defer
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-8/) - Dr. McCullough: Just received call from my vet. Tumor in Max's elbow was a bit higher grade than they thought. Although he states he feels he caught everything, they want to err on side of caution and start Max on chemo for his fibrosarcoma. I stated I wanted to keep Max on oral chemo to
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-7/) - Hi Lisa, Yes if it was in his elbow and the whole leg was amputated you have very good margins so need to worry about margins. Usually you need an inch or two around a tumor to get good margins with fibrosarcoma. With a leg it is very easy to get good margins, if it
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-6/) - From Lisa - this went to my administrator somehow, not sure why but wanted to get it back here - The tumor was in his elbow....so if I'm understanding you correctly there is still need for concern with "margins" even with amputation? Sorry...just a nervous "mom" who needs clarification. Thank you so much for your
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-5/) - Just realizing that I probably should have folks start a new post about individual animals so everything doesn't get tangled. Thanks for visiting and adding your questions! -Lena
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-4/) - Lisa and Mark, I have also found that with amputation for fibrosarcoma that it is curative. With fibrosarcoma the largest issue is local spread and with amputation you get margins. I have not seen a fibrosarcoma met myself, just regrow if large margins are not possible. It might be worth a visit with an oncologist
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-3/) - Skinsey, What beautiful boys!I am so sorry you are dealing with this. That is so difficult to have two be diagnosed at the same time. If you haven't found my article on osteosarcoma here it is .http://pathwithpaws.com/blog/2011/05/08/three-legged-and-happy-how-to-holistically-treat-osteosarcoma-bone-cancer-in-dogs/. It outlines what I use with my clients. One important thing - do not use artemisinin in Bongo
- [Re: Artemisinin Duration](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-artemisinin-duration/) - Hi Lisa and Max, I consider it safe long term unless radiation treatments are being used. I have had multiple dogs on artemisinin for two years and longer without problems. If we get to two years I give people the option of stopping it as usually you have bet the cancer at that point. Some
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions-2/) - Dear Dr. McCullough: My dog Max had amputation 2 weeks ago for Grade II fibrosarcoma. According to articles I've read, the amputation in and of itself prevents the spread of cancer...i.e, no concern about cancer margins., etc, Am I naive in thinking that he DOESN'T need chemo? I don't want to put him through any
- [Re: Cancer questions](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-cancer-questions/) - Lena, Last week, not one, but two of my dogs were diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. Bailey a 9 year old mutt started to limp - turned out to be tumor in left hind leg. It was amputated on Wed. at NC State. He is home and doing beautifully - diagnostic report not yet back - they
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-14/) - I'm sorry Katy. I'm glad that you were able to let her go at the point she was at. It takes a lot of strength to be able to make that decision. best wishes, Lena
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-13/) - Lena - I had my sweet little dog put to sleep this morning. Thank you again for your thoughts on the matter. The decision was easier and the guilt greatly lessened with your experience in the mix of the advice I was getting. The odds of her bouncing back were so miniscule and she was
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-12/) - Lena - Thank you for your speedy and thoughtful response. My little one has been eating raw rabbit. And I did have her on metacam until her anipryl dose was raised then I took her off it. Perhaps the metacam was calming her. Our vet suggested benadryl instead of valium for sedation. I think I
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-11/) - Hi Katy, I think dementia is one of the hardest things to go through with an animal. It is so difficult to see their minds go. I have seen dogs improve but it is hard once they get to that point of circling and screaming. But yes usually you can get some improvement or at
- [Re: Need some advice](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-need-some-advice/) - Hi Katy, I think dementia is one of the hardest things to go through with an animal. It is so difficult to see their minds go. I have seen dogs improve but it is hard once they get to that point of circling and screaming. But yes usually you can get some improvement or at
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-10/) - (Sorry I realized I started a new topic without meaning to. I guess the following should go here as it's on the dementia topic.) I have an old girl whom I adopted as an old girl. Only been with me 5 years. She has horrible dementia now. Spins in circles until she falls. I haven't
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-9/) - I have had people give Melatonin to their dogs daily for multiple years without any negative issues. Overall it is a very safe supplement.
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-8/) - I suppose I should ask..is there any limit on how long this can be used? I know that some human OTC meds say only use for 14 days (altho my dr. says that there's really no reason that I can't use the one I use indefinitely). Any such restrictions on Melatonin that you know of?
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-7/) - Wow that's great! I really hope it continues.
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-6/) - In an update to my above posting, I had blood work done at the vets (results should be coming today), and I picked up Melatonin at CVS - the lowest dosage is 3MG tablets. He suggested a half tablet at bedtime and it worked! Slept thru the night. Now I'm not sure it was the
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-5/) - Thanks for your response. I'm having some blood and urine work done on him today, and will pick up some melatonin. He slept thru last night, but was on the way to pacing around 6AM. Stopped him, and he seemed to calm down a bit, but would still frequently raise his head to stare out
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-4/) - It might be worth having some blood work done at your vet to make sure there is not an infection or some other metabolic problem that is emerging. If it is a problem with his biorhythms being off then melatonin might be helpful. If it is pure anxiety then using a t-shirt or a thundershirt
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-3/) - Perhaps you can provide some help here. I have an 8 year-old shitzu that has recently developed what can only be termed anxiety at night in bed. He sleeps in our bed, and he will, after a couple of hours, jump out of the bed, walk around the bedroom, lay down next to the bed,
- [Re: Article on dementia](https://pathwithpaws.com/forums/reply/re-article-on-dementia-2/) - Kelly, I hope you get other people also offering suggestions. Usually I find this is more of a hypersensitivity to touch secondary to dementia but sometimes it is also pain. One thought may be to talk to your vet about using a pain medication like Tramadol before trying to groom or brush him. Sometimes these

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