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ALLERGY RELIEF

What are allergies?

An allergy is the body’s intense reaction to a substance called an allergen that can be inhaled through the lungs, ingested through the mouth, or absorbed by the skin. Often, when these substances are eliminated, symptoms do seem to decrease. Pets exhibit their distress by scratching and biting their bodies, by their poor coats and by their difficulty in breathing and/or anxieties.

Many pet owners feel frustrated because they treat allergies year after year, yet, there is little long-term relief, and as time passes the symptoms generally get worse. Owners will try almost anything. They will eliminate the supposed substance that is causing the trouble. They will search for the next medication or dietary change that might work, but usually with each passing season the animal becomes weaker, the medications become less effective and the diets prove to be a waste of money. It’s an endless, desperate battle.

Allergies are common when the body is not cared for as nature intended. As time passes, the pet’s immune system gets weaker, placing additional stress on the body’s other systems, until the whole body breaks down. It is, therefore, not uncommon to see the more serious disease, such as cancer, in older animals with a history of allergies.

It is our belief that many allergies are simply an indication of an imbalance in the immune system, not a true sensitivity to one substance. I have found that fewer than 20% of animals with suspected allergies have been diagnosed correctly, and that the remaining 80% are fighting a depressed immune system and an unbalanced diet.

Allopathic veterinary medicine, our country’s standard medical care, does not as yet fully understand how the immune system works. It lumps symptoms under a general diagnosis and tries to suppress them, rather than treating the whole body.

Here’s a short scenario on how the body works. A pet’s body is constantly being confronted with dangerous substances, in the environment (pesticides in the house, for instance), by the commercial pet food they eat that contains animal by-product (all common pet food ingredients), waste products build up in the body, and the whole digestive system suffers. The skin, the largest eliminatory organ, than takes on the challenge of releasing these wastes. This results in pimples, rashes and hot spots or a lowered general resistance. Urea, a waste product of protein digestion, promotes a gout-like condition, resulting in foot chewing and licking.

Steroids, commonly used to reduce inflammation will temporarily reduce the symptoms. The explanation is simple; the steroid will reduce the symptoms by reducing the reaction to a toxin, but will not tackle the underlying problem, a depressed immune system. It is understandable that the pet will not get better in the long run, and most probably will get worse.

To strengthen the immune system, it’s necessary to cleanse the body of toxins. In my experience, supplements and homeopathic or herbal remedies will help to assure that the fundamental imbalance is corrected. It will also help to maintain the balance of our pet’s blood sugar and hormones to feed your pet at least twice a day and sometimes more if needed in order to keep the blood sugar more stable. Do provide proper grooming and an emotionally stable environment. You will find that this regime will foster a strong immune system and the allergies will disappear.

The best defence for an allergic pet is a strong offense. The first step is to get a proper diagnosis from your vet to insure that you are not dealing with a serious illness. Whatever the problem, serious or minor, there are many natural protocols you can successfully follow.

Above all, do not give up prematurely. There are no magic bullets. You will have to remind yourself frequently that the more compromised an animal’s health is, and the longer its suffering, the longer it may take to rebalance its body, but it is possible.

Aller'G Free -- Herbal Antihistamine

Azmira's hottest item to "cool" your animal's allergy reactions. Works wonders on scratching, rubbing, foot chewing, fur pulling, rashes, throat, nose, ear and eye irritation. Proven effective in eliminating most allergy sensitivities when combined with Mega Pet Daily, Yucca Intensive and Super C 2000. Additional B vitamins (found in Mega Pet Daily) are recommended by Veterinarians to be used with highly strung pets, or those with very poor coats. Safe to use with veterinary medications to lessen the need for drugs.

Dr Newman’s Holistic Animal Care Lifestyle approach to allergy elimination by systematically reducing acute symptoms while foundation supplements can build up the immune system, have supported even the most serious case. 100 preservative-free capsules -- 46 mg

Contains Chinese Ephedra, Marshmallow Root, Mullein Leaves, Chickweed, Lobelia.

Contents and Therapeutic Actions:
· Chinese Ephedra: antihistamine
· Marshmallow Root: helps inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract, lung, and skin.
· Mullein Leaves: soothes inflammation of the throat and digestive system, helps swollen lymph glands.
· Chickweed: for the blood, liver, lungs, kidneys and bladder, pineal and pituitary glands; tissue inflammation. Reduces and protects against chronic irritation of tissue to encourage repair.
· Lobelia: beneficial effect on the whole body; powerful relaxant, relieves bronchial spasms; provides glandular support to stimulate immune response.

Aller'G: Grass and Pollen

For hypersensitivity to airborne allergens. This combination of herbs act together to contract swollen mucous membranes associated with hay fever and allergies, while protecting them from typical infection. Bacterial activity, especially infections, which can sometimes develop in irritated eyes and ears, should be diagnosed by your veterinarian. 1 fluid ounce.

Contents: Fresh Eyebright Herb, Fresh Bayberry Root, Fresh Goldenseal Root, Fresh Calamus Root, Fresh Stinging Nettle Leaf.

Aller'G: Skin and Digestive

An immediate-type hypersensitivity, allergy, and anti-inflammatory formula. A powerful anti-hepato-toxic tincture to help protect the liver from circulating antigens and allergens (liver dysfunction is often symptomatic in skin conditions). Supports the adrenal glands when epinephrine is needed by the body during the inflammatory response generated by allergens. Specifically indicated for all disorders of immediate-type hypersensitivity including allergies, asthma, dermatitis, irritable bowel syndrome and food allergies. 1 fluid ounce.

Contents: Fresh Turmeric Root, Black Catechu, Fresh Grindelia Floral Buds, Licorice Root, Rose Hips, Chinese skullcap, Fresh Ginkgo Leaf, African Devil's Claw Root, Fresh Yarrow Flowers, Fresh Lobelia Herb and Seed.

A Blood and Lymphatic Alterative formula Excellent formulation of herbs which are known to professional Veterinary herbalists as classic blood and lymphatic cleansers, promoting improved metabolism by carrying more blood and nutrients to cells, while promoting greater excretion at the cellular level. Although Veterinarian intervention is required, this formulation may support diagnosed cases of lymphatic edema and toxemia, as well as eczema, psoriasis, tumors, cysts, acne and other non-allergy skin disturbances such as mange. 1 fluid ounce.