Post by CampGreyhound on Aug 18, 2013 9:11:24 GMT -5
This protocol works for just diarrhea, and will work for dogs, cats and people too.
The most important thing is to stop everything by mouth, and fast for 12 hours minimum to give the digestive tract a rest. For kittens and puppies do not do this, they must be kept hydrated.
Dose with a teaspoon of colloidal silver every 10-15 minutes while symptoms are occurring. As you see them improve, you can cut back to once every half hour then once an hour.
Once vomiting stops, if the digestive tract has become inflamed, symptoms may continue even in the absence of the microbe, so you need to continue with no solid food and just liquids until symptoms abate.
Optional but helpful are the following items:
To help with inflammation, slippery elm bark powder can be used, just add a teaspoon up to a tablespoon to water and give every hour or two. This powder forms a gel that will coat the digestive tract and protect it while it heals. It looks like mucous coming out the other end, just so you're aware.
You can also add bentonite to help heal the digestive tract, a tablespoon in with the SEBP is very healing. Be sure your patient is getting plenty of liquids at this point.
Both of these products can be found at the health food store, and it's a really good idea to have them and colloidal silver on hand before you need them, the silver in particular is an important household staple.
If you are comfortable using homeopathic remedies, there are several that can support healing, both Arsenicum or Nux Vomica (aka Colubrina) in 30c or 200c potency can be used to support healing.
If at any time your pet seems to be more than a little dehydrated, that's when you should head off to the vet.
Coming off the Fast
It's very important to come off the fast slowly. Our most tried and true way of doing this at Camp Greyhound is to get the crock pot out and fill it with chicken or turkey. Simmer until the liquid starts to change colour. Ladle out a few cups and let sit until the fat has separated, and pour it off, as cooked fat can cause a lot of problems for the digestive tract. You can dose with this lovely home made broth for the next 6-12 hours while continuing with the colloidal silver, which you can put right in the broth.
If symptoms have stayed away, you can pick some of the chicken out of the broth (no bones) and start your patient back on solid food with that chicken. Go slowly, it's hard because your patient is hungry, but too much too quickly will cause the digestive tract to expell whatever is irritating it. Slow and sure wins the race here. Once you've had a day on the cooked chicken with no symptoms, start back slowly with the regular food.
If at any time symptoms start up again, go back to the beginning and start fasting again.
Fasting is the most important part of this process, it gives the digestive tract time to heal. Colloidal Silver is also important, as it will kill the offending microbe. The rest of the products mentioned are supportive only and are not necessary if you're on a budget.
If you 're a raw feeder, the rule for coming off a fast is beige, boring and boneless. Feed that as you work back towards the regular diet.
Any questions, please post or email.
campgreyhound @ awesome-paws dot com
The most important thing is to stop everything by mouth, and fast for 12 hours minimum to give the digestive tract a rest. For kittens and puppies do not do this, they must be kept hydrated.
Dose with a teaspoon of colloidal silver every 10-15 minutes while symptoms are occurring. As you see them improve, you can cut back to once every half hour then once an hour.
Once vomiting stops, if the digestive tract has become inflamed, symptoms may continue even in the absence of the microbe, so you need to continue with no solid food and just liquids until symptoms abate.
Optional but helpful are the following items:
To help with inflammation, slippery elm bark powder can be used, just add a teaspoon up to a tablespoon to water and give every hour or two. This powder forms a gel that will coat the digestive tract and protect it while it heals. It looks like mucous coming out the other end, just so you're aware.
You can also add bentonite to help heal the digestive tract, a tablespoon in with the SEBP is very healing. Be sure your patient is getting plenty of liquids at this point.
Both of these products can be found at the health food store, and it's a really good idea to have them and colloidal silver on hand before you need them, the silver in particular is an important household staple.
If you are comfortable using homeopathic remedies, there are several that can support healing, both Arsenicum or Nux Vomica (aka Colubrina) in 30c or 200c potency can be used to support healing.
If at any time your pet seems to be more than a little dehydrated, that's when you should head off to the vet.
Coming off the Fast
It's very important to come off the fast slowly. Our most tried and true way of doing this at Camp Greyhound is to get the crock pot out and fill it with chicken or turkey. Simmer until the liquid starts to change colour. Ladle out a few cups and let sit until the fat has separated, and pour it off, as cooked fat can cause a lot of problems for the digestive tract. You can dose with this lovely home made broth for the next 6-12 hours while continuing with the colloidal silver, which you can put right in the broth.
If symptoms have stayed away, you can pick some of the chicken out of the broth (no bones) and start your patient back on solid food with that chicken. Go slowly, it's hard because your patient is hungry, but too much too quickly will cause the digestive tract to expell whatever is irritating it. Slow and sure wins the race here. Once you've had a day on the cooked chicken with no symptoms, start back slowly with the regular food.
If at any time symptoms start up again, go back to the beginning and start fasting again.
Fasting is the most important part of this process, it gives the digestive tract time to heal. Colloidal Silver is also important, as it will kill the offending microbe. The rest of the products mentioned are supportive only and are not necessary if you're on a budget.
If you 're a raw feeder, the rule for coming off a fast is beige, boring and boneless. Feed that as you work back towards the regular diet.
Any questions, please post or email.
campgreyhound @ awesome-paws dot com