forpaws
Posted : 5/7/2006 5:51:04 PM
Hi Jetta, here are a few other herbs you can use on a supressed immune system fur child. As for the fish oil, I really cannot help you out on that. But am sure someone else who uses fish oil can tell you. I use Flaxseed meal or ground flaxseed in my kids food. Flaxseed also is rich in the Omega fatty acids. The trick is not to give them too much of the flaxseed b/c it is also a gentle laxitive. And over doing it will upset your pupper's tummy.
But the rest of it I would be glad to be of help.
Turmeric Root, Black Catecbu, Grindelia Floral Buds and Lobelia, combined, protect the liver from circulating antigens and allergens, thereby reducing infections and skin or intestinal irritations associated with airborne, urea, and food related allergies. This combination supports the adrenal glands when epinephrine is needed by the body during inflammatory responses generated by allergens. It also is indicated for all disorders of hypersensitivity, inclusing allergies, asthma, dermatitis, irritable bowel syndrome, reactive arthritis, and food related digestive disorders.
You can also add a nutritional supplement for her like Vitamin C - 1000 mg per 25lbs of body weight. If she has a problem with this, you can lower the dosage to suite her needs. Like 500 mg per 25lbs of body weight and so on.
Vitamin A 2500 IU per 25lbs of body weight per day with Beta Carotene - 1200 IU per day and Vitamin E - 50 IU of d-Alpha to stimulate the immune system and tissue rejuvenation.
Vitamin B- Complex - 50 mg to 100 mg per day regardless of size. Smaller pets utilize it faster.
Antioxidants such as Selenium, Super Oxide Desmutase and Garlic.
Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids. Help reduce itch of dry skin. Or an oil in her food that has this fatty 3 acids.
MSM-is a sulfur-based nutrient, which helps reduce tissue inflammation and promotes improved skin elasticity and coat condition. Some say it is too harsh for the animal. If it does not agree with her do not use it.
Minerals such as Zinc - 5 mg per 25lbs of body weight, Chromium - 5mcg. per 25lbs. This helps build resistance and supports tissue repair.
