Honey - Nature’s Sweet Deal Pt 1

Honey is an excellent resource for any holistic household.

Honey is a natural healing agent that is best used for holistic purposes in its rawest form.
It has been used for centuries to heal wounds and treat autoimmune issues. Honey works like an upgraded version of tissue glue. It works much like Neosporin in that it has natural bacteria in it that helps fight unwanted bacteria. It can be used as a bonding agent for large open wounds. Honey covers wounds and prevents bacteria from entering the body at a weak point.

Although honey is not a cure-all for every wound or disease, it is a sweet option.

Animal Massage Therapy pt. 2

Animal Massage Therapy can be traced back to the earliest Egyptian empires. Hieroglyphics give convincing evidence that the royal canines received regular rubdowns.

The royal horses throughout history have received regular massage treatments, especially after long journeys or strenuous work.

Modern-day horse jockeys use massage therapy to keep their horses in tip-top shape.

AMT did not begin to have a backing in the United States until the last 20 years.

There are now approximately 50 certified trade schools in the United States to train hopefuls in the art of massage therapy.

Hopefully in the next 20 years massage therapy will have a full backing in the veterinary community.

Animal Massage Therapy pt. 1

Animal Massage Therapy is an excellent option to manage an animal’s pain. Massage therapy provides relaxation of the muscles and promotes proper circulation. Circulation is an integral part of health.

The circulatory system works in conjunction with the body’s lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps circulate and store lymph, which is a main part of the immune system. Lymph aids in healing many diseases.

When muscles become tense or knotted it impairs the circulatory systems job. Western treatments would include steroids, muscle relaxants, and strict rest; in extreme cases it may call for surgical correction.

Massage therapy aids in cases of: arthritis, disk slips, cruciate tears, and pulled muscles.

AMT is also an excellent form of physical therapy after a corrective surgery.

Massage therapy does not help skin ailments and broken bones.

Before starting any animal with massage therapy it is extremely important to consult with your veterinarian to ensure that AMT is a good option.

Honey - Natures Sweet Deal Pt. 2

Valenteen is a seven-year-old chow chow mix. She injured her left hind leg, traumatizing the skin to such an extent that the tendons and ligaments of her hock were exposed.
Due to Valenteen's health she was not a safe candidate for anestestised surgical closure of the wound.
Her treatments began as a routine clip and clean of the affected area, followed by a thorough washing with a mild - detergent less soap. After cleaning the wound a bandage was applied (sterile absorbent telfa pad, cast padding, gauze and Vet Wrap)
Valenteen was then put on a general antibiotic (cephalexin) for two weeks to prevent infection in the wound.
Bandage changes were done every other day to keep the wound clean while it was healing.
After two weeks the wound had not healed as anticipated. At this point a Veterinarian at the practice decided to try a holistic approach to heal the wound.
Honey!
Using all natural honey with the above bandaging method and schedule, the leg slowly began to make progress. Over the course of four weeks Valenteens leg was back to normal