Itching, Scratching, Chewing and Other Skin Problems

by Bruce Chenoweth, S.L.T.P.O., S.I.P.E.


This article applies to: All animals, but especially to Dogs


Also, read "Got Allergies?" by Judy Sinner

 


First, Eliminate the CAUSES,
then
treat any remaining symptoms

I receive many calls from desperate dog owners who are seeking a magic bullet to solve the skin problems of their canine friends. Although nutrition plays a HUGE role in the solution, more often than not there are environmental influences that are the primary cause. This section provides a checklist of several common sources of toxins that devastate the health of dogs, cats, children and adults, followed with suggestions for remedial action.

[_] Pet Foods. Occasionally the toxicity of most commercial pet foods reaches such a high level that pets get extremely sick and die immediately. This causes an outrage that makes the news. Unfortunately, these same "foods" usually poison your pets so slowly that few people pay attention—except that they notice the itching, scratching, skin and coat problems, tumors, organ disease, cancer ... THIS INCLUDES MOST OF THE FOODS SOLD BY VETERINARIANS!

SUGGESTIONS

Be certain that you are feeding only absolutely non-toxic foods. If you make your own raw food diets for your dogs, get the same organic or naturally-grown vegetables and meats for them that you buy for yourself. If you feed commercial foods, buy only those that guarantee that no fillers are added, and that they are naturally preserved only with vitamins.

WHAT WE DO:

When we don't take the time to feed our dogs just raw meaty bones and Super-Blender-ed vegetable slurry, the only commercial dog foods we will feed them are Dynamite® Super-Premium Diet for Dogs or the raw, extruded Dynamite®  Ultimate Diet for Dogs dog foods.

 

[_] Flea and Tick Deterrent Products. I won't tell you that these products poison your pets, but please take a moment to think. How do you suppose they deter/kill parasites?

SUGGESTIONS

Help your pets (and yourself) develop a natural immunity to insects. We have learned that parasites stay away from healthy, balanced life forms, from plants all the way through humans. Be certain that digestion is functioning properly by providing a pro-biotic with food (Dynamite®  Dyna-Pro) and that they are getting all the nutrients that they need by providing a well-balanced nutritional supplement (Dynamite®  Showdown).

In the interim, until they exhibit a full immunity to pests and parasites, groom them daily with a fine-tooth flea comb, and use natural deterrent products such as Dynamite® Dyna-Shield and/or Dynamite® Tea Tree Oil. Dyna-Shield is sprayed directly on the coat, then rubbed in, whereas the tea tree oil is lightly applied to the comb several times during grooming.

For fleas, be certain to vacuum often. If you shampoo your carpets, use a non-toxic natural soap with tea tree oil, like Dynamite® All-natural Shampoo. (Experiment with the proper quantity for your shampooer.)

 

[_] Wood Preservatives. These are sources of both organic and Heavy Metal (HM) toxins, especially arsenic. The body attempts to expel some of these through the skin, resulting in severe itching, rashes, hair loss, etc. Look for:

[_] Treated wood playground equipment. (Absorbed through the skin when touched, contaminates grass  and other vegetation for up to 75 feet from point of contact with the earth.)

[_] Railroad ties a.k.a. Landscaping Timbers. (Absorbed through the skin when touched, contaminates grass  and other vegetation for up to 75 feet from point of contact with the earth.)

[_] Pressure-treated bottom plates. upon which sheds, playhouses and other structures are built. This is not usually a problem when placed on a concrete foundation and shielded from rain and sprinklers. (Absorbed through the skin when touched, contaminates grass  and other vegetation for up to 75 feet from point of contact with the earth.)

[_] Treated wood decks. (absorbed directly through the paws and skin when walked across or sat/laid upon; ingested when eating something from the deck surface, etc.)

SUGGESTIONS

PRESERVED WOOD should be removed from the premises and disposed of as toxic waste. Soil samples may be taken at interval distances from where it had been located and laboratory tested to determine the extent of the contamination. If necessary, have the top soil removed and replaced with pre-tested, low-toxin top soil. Heavy gloves and other protective clothing should be worn while working with any treated wood.

WOOD DECKING can be replaced with cedar or redwood, which contains a natural insect deterrent. As an alternative, cover the deck with astro-turf or another exterior carpeting to isolate the decking from contact. Heavy gloves and other protective clothing should be worn while working with any treated wood.

DO NOT BURN TREATED WOOD! This will release the heavy metals into the air.

Fortunately, there is a naturally created substance called 'zeolite" that has the power to remove the HM toxins from our bodies. There are many shapes and sizes of zeolites, each having value in the health of the planet and it's occupants, but only one size has shown to be highly effective at HM removal.

A resource of information about HM toxicity and this particular zeolite is available for free at
http://www.abcompany.com/Waiora/index.htm

Unfortunately, the Dynamite company does not have any product that is particularly effective at heavy metal removal. The company that we get our zeolite (Called "Natural Cellular Defense" or "NCD") from is accessed at
http://www.mywaiora.com/406089. It is a network marketed company, and if you are going to buy more than one bottle it will save you money to become a member. You can choose membership, or not, at that web site.

FYI, I had very severe arsenic poisoning, and it was threatening my life. Initially, I took 45 drops of the NCD each day (3 drops per hour, 15 hours/day). I recommend this type of acceleration in the beginning to more quickly reduce the HM level of your body as soon as possible. Apparently it is virtually impossible to OD on it.

 

[_] Chemical Fertilizers and Insecticides. in addition to the chemicals in commercial fertilizers, restrictions have been eased to allow the disposal of toxic materials, especially heavy-metal laden materials, by including them in commercial fertilizer products. It is decisions like this that are causing many people to think that "EPA" actually stands for "Environmental Pollution Agency." Meanwhile, consumers of these products have permanently poisoned their soil. And, of course, back to thinking---if the insecticides kill insects, what do they do to other life forms?

SUGGESTIONS

CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS AND INSECTICIDES have already done their damage once they have been applied. All of the salt-based chemicals will be carried out of the soil through heavy watering, but the heavy metals are pretty much there to stay. The point here is just stop using them. There are several great natural fertilizers on the market, and these give you better yields, and reduce or eliminate destructive insects anyway.

Using a good, natural fertilizer, like the Dynamite
® Humi-Zyme, is reputed to help control the HM toxicity by binding it to soil particles with the organics. I have no experience to prove or disprove that idea, but I will put it out there for anyone who wants to research it.

 

[_] Airborne Toxins. Locations in the fallout area of coal-fired power plants and other industrial facilities receive high levels of heavy metal and organic toxins which settle on everything, and which are breathed in the air and eaten on garden vegetables. Unfortunately, this now includes every location on Earth as China and other third-world countries add more and more coal-fired power plants (which they are buying from the U.S.A.) The clouds of contaminants circle the entire globe several times as the toxic payload settles back to the Earth.

SUGGESTIONS

AIRBORNE TOXINS are something we apparently must learn to live with, as the degree of political pressure that would be required to overcome government allowances to pollute the air is highly unlikely. Add to that the toxic pollution from volcanoes, forest and range fires, etc., and it appears to be out of our control.

Fortunately, there is a naturally created substance called 'zeolite" that has the power to remove the HM toxins from our bodies. There are many shapes and sizes of zeolites, each having value in the health of the planet and it's occupants, but only one size has shown to be highly effective at HM removal.

A resource of information about HM toxicity and this particular zeolite is available for free at
http://www.abcompany.com/Waiora/index.htm

Unfortunately, the Dynamite company does not have any product that is particularly effective at heavy metal removal. The company that we get our zeolite (Called "Natural Cellular Defense" or "NCD") from is accessed at
http://www.mywaiora.com/406089. It is a network marketed company, and if you are going to buy more than one bottle it will save you money to become a member. You can become a member right at that web site.

FYI, I had pretty severe arsenic poisoning, and it was threatening my life. Initially, I took 45 drops of the NCD each day (3 drops per hour, 15 hours/day). I recommend this type of acceleration in the beginning to more quickly reduce the HM level of your body as soon as possible. Apparently it is impossible to OD on it.

 

[_] Waterborne Toxins. Whatever is in the air and on the Earth also gets into our water. Most people realize that ditch water is extremely contaminated, and avoid allowing their pets to drink from ditches. All other sources of water should also be suspect, including spring water, well water and even municipal tap water, into which chlorine is intentionally added to kill life forms.

SUGGESTIONS

  1. WATERBORNE TOXINS are something that we can easily solve. Multi-stage filtration systems are very affordable, and last for years. We recommend the following system from APEC:

APEC Water Treatment Systems

APEC boasts that they make the finest drinking water systems in America. They back that with a 30 day money-back satisfaction guarantee. Fewer than ½ of 1 percent of the filters they sell are returned. That is a 199 to 1 satisfaction ratio, which is truly amazing in today's marketplace!

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Thank you!

If you have read this far, you are obviously one of the special people who truly care about their pets. Unfortunately, we seem to be too small a minority. Thank you for being "one of us!"

To the Perfect Health of all of us, large or small, naked, feathered or furry,
Bruce Chenoweth
ABCompany
1-800-207-4365

Next, read "Got Allergies?" by Judy Sinner

 

 

 

 

 
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