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Description: Colostrum is the first food a puppy will eat from mom, which is rich in nutrients and antibodies. The colostrum will help the puppies fight off potential harmful bacteria. The teat is a potential point of entry for bacteria so it is important to keep the bitch's environment clean. One disease to be aware of is Mastitis, which is an infection of the milk ducts, caused by bacteria entering the teat by a scratch or nick to the nipple.
It can also enter the body by other orifices. Symptoms to watch for are: milk glands feel hot and hard, bitch is in noticeable discomfort, milk will be discolored and/or lumpy, dying puppies, poor appetite, fever. Mastitis could progress to gangrene if not treated.
Herbal Treatment: Some herbs that may form part of a formula are: Milk Thistle is considered to be a good liver tonic and helps to stabilize blood sugars. Ashwaganda is used for an energy boost and rejuvenates the body. Echinacea helps to boost the immune system and helps in the fight against infection.
Homeopathic Treatment: Homeopathics are medical formulas based on a theory of like cures like and highly diluted quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms. Blessed Thistle
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Essential Oils: Every essential oil has a unique and distinctive fragrance which stimulates the immune system, body and emotions in a precise way. The essential oils are diluted with a carrier for delivery because they should not be used in concentrate form. Carriers range from sweet almond oil to watermelon seed oil, each possessing individual healing traits. Essential oils are purposefully matched with individual carries to achieve a specific result. Some essential oil formulas may contain the following essential oils for this disorder:
Flower Essence: Centaury to help weak puppies. Crab Apple is the cleanser. Olive for exhaustion. Red Chestnut helps to relax. Walnut helps with adaptation.
Other: Reiki or other types of therapeutic touch is beneficial. It has been our experience dogs respond positively to the healing human touch.
