Tag Archives: Immunity and Liver Support

Lymes Disease and Vaccines

Posted on January 8, 2013 by hpiadmin

I have a 4 year old Golden Retriever who went in to get his shots. A Lyme’s disease test came back positive. She said that he probably contracted it last fall. She wanted him to be on antibiotics and get … Continue reading →

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Liver Support for Geriatric Cats

Posted on December 7, 2012 by hpiadmin

I need supplements for two cats. Both cats are 15+ years old. Cat 1 (Chrissy) – Recovered from a liver abscess and tumor in May. Tests indicated benign. Common sense suggests that she may have cancer which didn’t show on … Continue reading →

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Toxoplasmosis in Cats

Posted on November 23, 2012 by hpiadmin

I just received two items from Holistic Pet Info.com – Immunity and Liver Support by PetAlive Detox Plus from PetAlive. I ordered these because my formerly stray cat was treated for Toxoplasmosis with antibiotics for one month. She is still … Continue reading →

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Immune Support for Lyme Disease

Posted on September 24, 2012 by hpiadmin

My dog was recently tested by the C6 test as being highly positive for Lyme Disease, yet he has no symptoms to show otherwise. I live in a highly endemic area and the chances of him coming in contact with … Continue reading →

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Tests for Lyme Disease

Posted on September 5, 2012 by hpiadmin

I read your webpage on Lyme Disease and have a question. Once the dog gets Lyme Disease and is treated, the animal will show it has the disease every year afterwards when tested due to antibodies in the blood whether … Continue reading →

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Great Dane with Heartworms

Posted on August 7, 2012 by hpiadmin

I have adopted a 2 year old, heartworm positive Great Dane. She is a rescue from a very neglectful situation and was extremely underweight when surrendered. Because of this, the vet chose to treat her heartworm condition using monthly doses … Continue reading →

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Dog with Addison’s Disease

Posted on August 6, 2012 by hpiadmin

Have you any advice on what supplements to give a dog that has Addison’s Disease? She is on several supplements for glandular ad kidney function but I was curious if you thought adding DHEA to her supplement regime would help? … Continue reading →

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Cat with Sterile Cholangitis

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My cat, an 8 year old spayed female has been diagnosed with sterile cholangitis.  The vet says she has a lot of irreversible liver damage. Her veterinarian is using conventional treatments.  She is taking prednisolone, Actigall, Denamarin, and anti-nausea/antiemetic meds … Continue reading →

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Cat with Large Mass on Liver

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My 9-year-old Persian has been in excellent health until two weeks ago where through a routine exam a mass was discovered. After X-rays, sonograms, an aspiration of the fluid was performe, a very large mass measuring  6.5 cm was discovered on … Continue reading →

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Vaccines – Introducing a New Puppy to an Older Dog

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a 4 yr old boxer who has had all his puppy series vaccines and the rabies shot but he has not had any shots since he was a yr old.  He has to go in for his rabies … Continue reading →

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