Dr. Dee Blanco, D.V.M - "You take healthy
animals and often very quickly after you vaccinate, you can
see simple things like itching of the skin or excessive licking of the paws, sometimes
even with no eruptions," said Dee Blanco, D.V.M., a
holistic practitioner in Santa Fe, New Mexico. "We see a
lot of epilepsy, often after a rabies vaccination. Or dogs or
cats can become aggressive for several days. Frequently,
you'll see urinary tract infections in cats, often within
three months after their [annual] vaccination. If you step
back, open your mind and heart, you'll start to see patterns
of illness post-vaccination."
Vaccinations may even contribute to premature death in
animals whose immune systems were already compromised, some
veterinarians believe. "I had two situations where we
had spent a long time building up two older, severely
immunocompromised dogs, and then their owners had them
vaccinated for just about everything known to man,"
recalled Dr. Carvel Tiekert, executive director and founder
of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
headquartered in Bel Air, Maryland. "Both of those dogs
died within about a month of vaccination. Can we prove a
cause and effect? No. Do I think there was a cause and
effect? Yes." more
One of my rescued dog suffered from severe painful
inflamation of its paws as a result of vaccination. I treated
him withhomeopathic remedies to help remove the vaccine
poisons and to detox him. I also boosted his immune system
with raw food diet, flaxseed oil, greens, and Transfer Factor. He eventually
recovered. Shirley
Dog Lyme Vaccine
Allen M. Schoen, D.V.M., M.S. - "As far
as prevention goes, this is a sticky wicket. There is a great
deal of controversy concerning the dog Lyme vaccine. There is
a great debate about how well they actually work as well as
potential side effects. There are publications concerning its
safety, but the researchers only look 24 hours after the
vaccine reaction. Research at Cornell University veterinary
school brings up some suspicion that there may be potential
long term side effects of the vaccine, though nothing is
certain. These side effects may vary from rheumatoid
arthritis and all the major symptoms of lyme disease to acute
kidney failure. Though nothing is definitively documented, I
personally am very cautious and do not recommend vaccinating
for Lyme disease even though it is so epidemic here. Many
veterinary schools and major veterinary centers do not
recommend the vaccine for the same concern regarding
potential side effects. I have seen all the symptoms of Lyme
disease in dogs four to eight weeks after the vaccine and
when I sent the western blot test to Cornell, it shows no
evidence of the disease, only evidence of the dog having been
vaccinated, yet the dog shows all the classic symptoms of the
disease. There is a new dog vaccine out that claims that it
does not have any of the side effects, however, I still
remain cautious and will wait for a year or two to see. I
personally would rather treat my dog for Lyme disease rather
than risking the potential side effects of the vaccine. In
addition, there is a question of actually how well it works.
Until more safety and decreased risk of side effects and
efficacy are demonstrated, I recommend holding off."
Vaccines,
Infectious Diseases and the Canine Immune System
Vaccines, both in human and animal medicine, have come
under attack recently with critics blaming adverse reactions
and long-term health disorders on their wide-spread and
frequent use. However, most immunologists agree that the
risks of disease far outweigh the risks associated with the
process of vaccinating. Unfortunately, to those humans and
pets who comprise the minority high-risk group for vaccine
reactions, the advantages offered by vaccines are
understandably overshadowed by fears of debilitating or even
fatal adverse reactions. The following article provides a
brief overview of the canine immune system and the benefits
which canine vaccines provide. Additionally, the controversy
of vaccination is examined in relation to underlying health
disorders or situations that may increase potential risk to
adverse reactions.
Lack of scientific evidence to support the current
practice of annual vaccination and increasing documentation
showing that overvaccinating has been associated with harmful
side effects. Of particular note in this regard has been the
association of autoimmune hemolytic anemia with
vaccination in dogs and vaccine-associated sarcomas in
cats -- both of which are often fatal.* With boosters
(except for rabies vaccine), the annual revaccination
recommendation on the vaccine label is just that -- a
recommendation without the backing of long term duration of
immunity studies, and is not a legal requirement. more
Testimonial of a Dog's full recovery
from Auto Immune Haemolytic Anaemia
Note:
AIHA Canine autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a
disease characterized by increased destruction of red
blood cells (erythrocytes) by the dog's own immune
system. Though much attention has been given recently to
AIHA due to evidence linking the process of
vaccinating with the manifestation of this sometimes
life-threatening disease, immunization is only one
potential cause for this condition.
Sometimes you
have to vaccinate your dog. Many boarding kennels require
proof of vaccination, as do obedience schools. For the
latest research on vaccines and learn about the new
vaccines that are on the market refer to the 2nd edition
of the Holistic Guide for a
Healthy Dog
Report An Adverse Drug
Experience Veterinarians and animal owners are
encouraged to report adverse experiences and product failures
to the government Agency that regulates the product in
question.
Feline Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)
It has long been known that chronic renal failure (CRF) in
cats has an inflammatory component. Chronic low-grade
inflammation causes gradual destruction and scarring of the
kidney, eventually resulting in loss of function and failure
of the organ. However, what was not known was what caused the
inflammation in the first place. Recent research from
Colorado State University suggests a link between vaccination
for feline distemper (panleukopenia) and the development of
chronic renal failure. The distemper virus is grown in a
feline kidney cell culture to make the vaccine. The distemper
virus is grown in a feline kidney cell culture to make the
vaccine. Earlier research at Purdue University showed that
puppies given a vaccine grown in calf serum developed
antibodies to calf proteins that also reacted against the
puppies' own cells. These auto-antibodies (antibodies to
self, or to one's own tissues) may contribute to later
development of autoimmune diseases.
Every subsequent vaccine caused the puppies to form even more
antibodies.
Information on Feline Vaccination Dangers and
Concerns
By Michelle T. Bernard, Author of Raising Cats Naturally
"One of the major problems with vaccination is that
the viruses (most vaccines given to cats are combinations of
multiple viruses) are injected directly into the bloodstream,
completely bypassing the body's normal defense mechanisms. A
two-pound kitten gets exactly the same dose as a 12-pound
adult. There is no accounting for the differences in weight,
age, sex, breed, health status or susceptibility. The most
common feline vaccine combination, called a
"three-in-one" contains feline viral
rhinotracheitis ("rhino") also known as feline
herpesvirus, feline calicivirus ("calici") and
feline panleukopenia ("panleukopenia") is commonly
referred to as FVRCP. Rhino and calici are both upper
respiratory infections ("URIs"). Panleukopenia,
also called feline distemper, is a disease similar to canine
parvovirus, which causes severe vomiting and diarrhea." more
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"... [excerpt] ..."
VACCINATIONS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE - A NEW
PERSPECTIVE
David M. McCluggage, D.V.M.
Dr. McCluggage covered the holistic perspective on
vaccinations. "...He stated that we must stop advocating
yearly vaccines because of the harm we are doing to the
animals we vaccinate. He covered the homeopathic concept of
"vaccinosis". Vaccinosis is a disease entity that
may be introduced through vaccinating animals or people. Once
vaccinosis develops, there is a disturbance in the bodies
vital forces that leads to symptoms of chronic disease that
can be very difficult (and often impossible) to cure. Dr.
McCluggage also stated that there are no good reasons to
recommend annual vaccinations for our companion animals. For
clients Interested in a holistic approach, nosodes should be
employed instead. Dr. McCluggage discussed alternative
methods to run a profitable veterinary practice, including
utilizing alternative modalities such as acupuncture and
chiropractic medicine. ( the article is
located near the bottom of that page)
Frustrated with the
Failures of Conventional Veterinary Medicine:
Charles E Loops
DVM - "After 10 years of traditional veterinary
practice I became tired of having no treatment for chronic
disease, incurable conditions, and a plethora of allergic
maladies which seem to plague all veterinary practices. I was
frustrated with giving animals cortisone because I had no
other solutions, or using antibiotics for infections which I
knew were of viral origin. There is so much that can be done
for an animal, bird, or reptile that is ailing by utilizing
homeopathic medicine."
Correctly
prescribed homeopathic remedies can often undue the damage
caused by vaccines
Homeopathy is noted for
its success to antidote or remove the toxic effects of
vaccines and to re-establish balance in the organism and
restore health. Certain homeopathic remedies taken after vaccination
can minimize vaccine damage. A professional homeopathic
vet should be consulted for more information.
Dr. Smits MD - : "Once
the diagnosis of The Post-Vaccination Syndrome (PVS) is
considered a simple and efficient treatment can restore
health by giving the vaccinations that caused the disease in
homeopathic potencies. Even severe damage as paralysis,
epilepsy, general decline, etc. can partially or completely
be restored."Dr. Smits'
website
THE VACCINATION DILEMMA and YOUR HEALTHY
COMPANIONS
by Dr Charles E Loops DVM
Homeopathic veterinarians and other holistic practitioners
have maintained for some time that vaccinations do more harm
than they provide benefits. Vaccinations represent a major
assault on the body's immune system. Attentuated organisms or
chemicalled killed viruses or bacteria are injected directly
into the blood stream, an unnatural route of infection. This
profound insult, avoiding the body's first line of defenses,
and flooding the system with millions of organisms or viral
particles, stresses the immune system in a way not of natures
design. This insult causes irregularities and abnormalities
in the immune system which then manifests as chronic diseases
in animals.
These chronic diseases range from life-threatening
conditions such as auto-immune crises to conditions
destroying the quality of life of an animal as in chronic
skin allergies. What we are now seeing are generations of
over-vaccinated animals and these current offspring are
suffering the penalty of this medical abuse. In an attempt to
control a naturally occurring process of population control
and survival of the fittest, the medical establishment has
convinced people that mass innoculations are for the good of
all, overlooking the health of the individual. Where
vaccinations have helped in eradicating or reducing the
incidence of severe, acute disease processes, the result has
been to plague humanity with more insiduous, chronic diseases
that are much more difficult to treat and that lower the
quality of life for many individual animals and people. In
all of this, there needs to be BALANCE, and the following are
my recommendations for vaccinating or not vaccinating and
some comments about diet. 1. Puppies under three months of
age should not be vaccinated. Vaccinations are much more
stressful on the underdeveloped immune system.
Also, these vaccinations are much less effective at
providing immunity before three months of age. If you feel
you must vaccinate, do so with one vaccination of Distemper
at three months, followed by a vaccination for Parvovirus at
four months of age, and stop with that. If you can't find a
single Distemper vaccine use the Distemper-measles
combination. Use killed vaccines only.
2. Kittens should only be vaccinated for Panleukopenia and
not before three months of age. All other vaccinations should
be avoided. One vaccine is sufficient.
3. Puppies and kittens can be given homeopathic nosodes
beginning at three weeks of age, if there is a potential for
exposure to Distemper, Parvovirus, or Panleukopenia. These
nosodes can be used until vaccinations are given or continued
periodically for the first year of life, if vaccinations are
not given. Common sense should be used in avoiding exposure
of very young animals to other, possible unhealthy, animals
of the same species.
4. Booster vaccinations are completely unnecessary.
Studies are now showing that these vaccinations are effective
for many years and most probably for life. Vaccinated animals
do not need any boosters. Homeopathic nosodes can be given
periodically if you are concerned or if you think your
animals live a high risk, life style.
5. Rabies Vaccinations should be given as dictated by
state laws. Lyssin, the homeopathic nosode, should be given
within a few hours after the vaccination. Clearly, the rabies
vaccination is effective for many years more than state laws
require booster vaccination.
6. Booster vaccinations can cause SEVERE set-backs when an
animal is being treated homeopathically for chronic problems.
They can completely erase any progress that has been made
towards improving an animal's health.
7. My personal recommendation is NOT to vaccinate at all.
The best road to good health is feeding a diet rich in fresh
foods, raw meats for the carnivores, and avoiding
vaccinations and allopathic medications. Antbiotics and other
allopathic drugs should only be used in situations where
their use is clearly indicated, and this should be only in
potentially, life-threatening situations. Every time you
suppress a symptom the body produces, you are potentially
lowering the health status of the body system. Treating with
the correctly prescribed, homeopathic remedy, herbs, or other
non-invasive therapies, not of a chemical nature, will
enhance your health and your companions health.
- 1. Puppies under three months of age should not be
vaccinated.
- 2. Kittens should only be vaccinated for
Panleukopenia and not before three months of age.
- 3. Puppies and kittens can be given homeopathic
nosodes beginning at three weeks of age
- 4. Booster vaccinations are completely unnecessary.
- 7. My personal recommendation is NOT to vaccinate at
all.
Rabie Vaccines
By law, an animal must be vaccinated against rabies every
three years. To protect your pet, you can request a
homeopathic antidote to minimize the side effects of vaccine
damage from Dr. Charlie Loops DVM. The cost is $6.00 for
single doses and $15 for 1/4 ounce bottles for repeated
dosing. I believe that sick animals or animals with a
compromised immune system can get an examption to rabie
vaccines. Check with your local animal control authorities.
"I have used Transfer Factor animal stress
pack in
several emergency cases including a horse that had a severe
reaction to routine immunizations. This horse could not
walk, his hind end was doubled under him and his entire body
was a big spasm. He was unable to urinate and did not
have a bowel movement in two days. His central nervous
system was in shock. I began energy therapy and TF
animal stress pack was given every 4 hours. In two days
the horse was able to walk. One month later the horse shows
very little permanant damage. He could have been
crippled. The stress pack worked miracles. I would
highly recommend Transfer Factor for both human and
animals."
Pam is the author
of "Zen and the Horse".
Viera Scheibner, PhD - "I did not find it difficult to
conclude that there is no evidence whatsoever that vaccines
or any kind are effective in preventing the infectious
diseases they are supposed to prevent. Further, adverse
effects are amply documented and are far more significant to
public health than any adverse effects of infectious
diseases. Immunizations not only did not prevent any
infectious diseases, they caused more suffering and more
deaths than has any other human activity n the entire history
of medical intervention. It will be decades before the
mopping-up after the disasters caused by childhood
vaccination will be completed. "
Vaccinations: Too Many, Too Often?
T J Dunn, Jr. DVM
This article was developed to shed light on these very
questions of vaccine use. Times are changing and vaccine
protocols are changing. But are we being swayed by unproved
theories or are our decisions being made based on scientific
and statistical evidence? After reading this article on
vaccinations in dogs and cats, you, the dog and cat's health
care provider, will be better equipped to answer the question:
Vaccinations...Too Many, Too Often?
THE BIG SCAM--RABIES VACCINATION
By: Dr. John Fudens, D.V.M.
"All mandatory rabies vaccination programs are
colorable law, in that they have been passed and mandated
upon the pet owning public by certain vested interest groups.
Who are these groups? First and foremost are veterinarians,
in general, and veterinarian medical organizations. Second
are the local animal control personnel, bureaucrats and
politicians. What are their reasons? GREED, POWER AND
CONTROL. Both these large powerful interest groups stand to
benefit greatly by having rabies mandated by colorable
law."
"Veterinarians receive a large percentage of both
their gross income and profit from vaccines given in the
office. On average vaccines cost 60 to 95 cents per dose and
are charged to the client at $15 to $25 per injection and
substantially more in the large cities. Therefore, if
veterinarians lobby to have a colorable law passed to give
rabies vaccine every year that enhances their financial
picture."
"The vaccines, particularly rabies, are a political
and economic scam being forced upon pet owners because they
do not know the truth."
NATURAL IMMUNITY
Why You Should NOT Vaccinate! by Pat McKay
A
Book Review by Rhona Zaid, PhD
By clearly defining the physical problems vaccination causes
at the outset, she establishes a frame of reference for the
subsequent data and commentary that oppose it. "The
general public has been sucked into believing that decayed
animals, diseased blood, sera, bacteria, viruses,
formaldehyde, mercury derivatives, acetone, aluminum and
carbolic acid - shot directly into our blood systems - is the
answer to keeping us free of disease. How barbaric." As
she permits the reader to view the issue through the clear
lens of common sense by removing the opacity and confusion
caused by vested interests, she justifies her findings that
vaccination "is not about protecting our animals and
children, but about money and greed." Skillfully
interweaving the opinions of medical and veterinary
authorities, as well as evidence exposed by medical
historians and researchers, McKay uncovers the hidden agenda
in the vaccination question. Citing such renowned authorities
as Robert Mendelsohn, MD; Viera Scheibner, Phd; veterinarians
Michael Lemmon, Christina Chambreau, Russell Swift and the
noted Richard Pitcairn, she produces a consensus of informed
opinion that demonstrates how and why vaccination is indeed
hazardous to the health. Following Pitcairn's admonition,
"If you knew...that you would be sentencing an animal to
a lifetime of chronic disease...would you still
vaccinate?", she supports the point that repeated
vaccination, in human and non-human animals, causes both
acute and chronic diseases, but to which problems the medical
establishment conveniently attaches other labels and causes.
Concurring with medical historian Eustace Mullins that
immunization may well be the most pernicious of practices,
McKay underscores the fact that vaccination "goes
directly against the discovery of modern holistic medical
experts that the body has a natural immune defense against
illness." more
Subject: Loosing pups to vaccines
Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2002
From: "Gitta Vaughn" <gittavaughn@earthlink.net
I just want to take a moment to congratulate you to your
newsletter. I think it is a great way of reminding people
like me to go visit your site more often, a great way to let
us know what is going on.
The vaccination story hit home. Two weeks ago we
euthanized two beautiful, healthy German Shepherd pups. After
discussion vaccination pros and cons with two holistic vets
we decided on an alternate schedule of parvo and distemper
and delayed the first parvo shot until they were 9 weeks old.
After the second distemper shot two pups developed high fever
within 12 and 24 hours and suffered from failing health for
two weeks with a variety of symptoms like diarrhea,
lack of appetite, depression, weight loss. It all culminated
in cluster seizures and after the most horrifying 24 hours of
our lives we had both pups euthanized. Of course the vaccine
manufacturer denies any connection with the vaccine. The
third pup
got sick as well but not as severe and recovered.
The pups did receive the homeopathic remedy, Thuja,
immediately after each vaccination. We have tried
Distempervinum for the two pups we lost, but it was too late,
however I believe it saved the third one. We gave a dose of
200C twice daily for 5 days. Her symptoms remained mild and
as far as we can tell now there are no neurological or other
damages. Ironically we didn't use combo vaccines to prevent
just that.
Even though we don't have children, it is not too hard to
imagine the horrible pain a parent must go through to lose a
healthy, happy child because of a mandatory vaccine.
Keep us all informed about the things we need to know.
Thank you for all your hard work that goes into your site
and your newsletter.
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD)
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy causes lameness and extreme pain
in young growing dogs, usually of a large breed. Great danes,
German shepherds, dobermans, retrievers and weimaraners are
examples of breeds that may be affected by this condition. It
appears to occur in weimaraners as a vaccine reaction
and this may also affect mastiffs and great Danes. In this
case, it usually occurs a few days after vaccination and
may appear to be worse than the "average" case on
radiographs.
HOD usually shows up as an acute lameness, often seeming
to affect all four legs simultaneously. Affected dogs may
stand in a "hunched up" stance or refuse to stand
up at all. They may have a fever but this is not consistently
present. They usually have painful swellings around the lower
joints on the legs. Some puppies will die from this disease,
some suffer permanent disability but many recover later. The
disease is so painful that many owners elect to euthanize the
puppy rather than watch it suffer, despite the reasonably
good chance for recovery, long term. Affected dogs may be so
ill that they refuse to eat.
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A handbook of Homeopathic Alternative to
Immunization
by Susan Curtis BA, MCH, RShom
This book was written as a practical guide to explain what
homeopathy has
to offer as alternatives to immunization
Jean Dodds DVM - "Immune-mediated
hematological disease and transient bone marrow failure are
increasingly recognized sequelae of...vaccination. ...
Postvacinal polyneuropathy is a recognized entity associated
with...vaccines. ...Adverse reactions to vaccination have
also recently been reported with increasing frequency in
cats."
Over-Vaccinating
"This morning I ran into a frantic lady, who recently
lost her 5 yr. old dachsie, (died of complications due to
back paralysis), which she claimed was due to having her dog
vaccinated for rabies every year. She said she once worked
for a Vet, and said she also had pamphlets that claim many
vets over vaccinate these small dogs for the sake of making
extra $$$$. She also said this breed is far too small to
intake yearly vaccinations and this will eventually paralyse
them as it did hers." more
Vet Economics or Animal Companions' Well-Being?
"The fact is that for many small-pet dominant veterinary
practices, the shots are critical to their economic
wherewithal," says Schwartz. "In this era of
financial manipulation by Enron, WorldCom and Arthur
Andersen, could we now can add veterinarians? Who can you
trust? In fact even veterinarians have begun to question the
necessity and ethics of this practice."
One veterinarian in Texas has filed a complaint with the
Attorney General of Texas and the Texas State Board of
Veterinary Medical Examiners against his colleagues for their
over-vaccination practices.
"Every year the people of Texas spend $360 million on
unnecessary and potentially harmful vaccinations for their
pets," writes Dr. Bob Rogers of Spring, TX.
"Charging for vaccines that have no benefit and are
potentially harmful is theft by deception and cruelty to
animals."
Schwartz has taken action of his own by incorporating the
tax exempt Next-To-Kin(SM) Foundation to advocate for dogs,
cats and their owners. Next-To-Kin's mission is to extend and
enhance the quality of life of traditional companion animals
by preventing unnecessary death, illness and suffering. In
addition to eliminating over-vaccination, the foundation
seeks to be a voice in support of legal efforts to recognize
that dogs and cats have value beyond that of mere property. more
Our Pets: Vaccine Alternative
by Donna M. Raditic, D.V.M.
"Titering" is a blood test that is drawn from
your pet and sent to a lab to measure the current protective
immunity your pet has maintained from prior vaccinations or
exposure. Currently, we can routinely titer for canine
distemper, lyme and parvo and feline panleukopenia and
herpes. Adequate titers demonstrating protective levels may
replace the need for annual vaccinations against some
diseases. learn more
TAKE
THE TITER TEST Testing a dog’s serum antibody
titers can prevent overvaccinating. Taking blood for an
annual titer test, to check a dog’s level of immune
defenses, should replace the habit of vaccinating dogs
annually whether or not they need it.
UNTOWARD EFFECTS FROM VACCINATIONS
Adverse Vaccine reactions may not necessarily be right after
injection, but can be 24-30 days later, usually it's the
second dose. Learn about:
- Some of the Harmful Effects of Vaccinations
- What to do if your animal has a reaction to a
vaccination
VACCINATIONS
By Marina Zacharias
This website is dedicated to providing factual information
and background for breeders to become sufficiently informed
to make their own decisions.
Bob Rogers DVM Presents
Public Seminars available
for Dog & Cat Clubs and other interested groups
Are We Over Vaccinating Our Pets?
New
Vaccination Protocols by Robert L. Rogers, DVM
Critter Fixer Pet
Hospital in Texas New Vaccination Immunology: New
Protocols
- Because of dogs like "Katy".... Katy
developed Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia ( a
disease where the body rejects its own blood) after
her annual vaccinations. This syndrome has been shown
to be associated with annual vaccinations. After 6
weeks of care the total bill was over $3000. Katy was
lucky to survive. Less than 50% of dogs with Immune
Mediated Hemolytic Anemia survive.
- Because of cats like "Maria"...
Maria developed a fibrosarcoma from her annual rabies
& leukemia vaccinations. This is a terminal type
of cancer. Even with surgery, chemotherapy &
radiation therapy, the average survival time for cats
with vaccination induced fibrosarcomas is less than 3
years. Because aluminum adjuvants have been
incriminated we have avoided aluminum adjuvants for
over 12 years. To do everything in our power to
prevent fibrosarcomas, Dr Rogers and his staff do not
use any adjuvanted vaccines, injectable Program,
Droncit or Depo-Medrol in cats as of 4/1/2002. (see picture)
"... [excerpt] ..."
VACCINATING DOGS AND CATS
T J Dunn, Jr. DVM
If you choose to vaccinate your own dog or cat, there are
a few things you should consider first. Remember...any animal
could have an adverse reaction to any vaccine. The
probability is small, but if it happens, your pet could be in
big trouble...fast!
Adverse reactions from vaccinations are rare but do
happen. The worst case scenario occurs when the dog or cat
has what is termed an ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION. These
hypersensitivity reactions cause a number of physiologic
disturbances within the body that result in low blood
pressure, slow heart rate and depressed breathing rate. The
pet goes into a SHOCK REACTION...
"... [excerpt] ..."
Canine Health Census Vaccine Survey
The following text forms chapter 11 of Catherine
O'Driscoll's new book:-
"The homoeopathic veterinarian Christopher Day, on the
other hand, suspected that around 80% of the diseases he
treats in his surgery are vaccine related, and occur within
three months of vaccination where the start date of the
illness is known."
" 55% of all illnesses reported by participants
occurred within the first three months of vaccination."
Arthritis - Diarrhoea - Allergies -Dry eye/conjunctivits -
Epilepsy - Loss of appetite Nervous/worrying disposition -
Skin problems - Nasal discharges - Vomiting - Weight loss -
Behavioural problems - Tumour or growth.
Dogs contracting the diseases they were vaccinated
against: Hepatitis - 63.6% occurred within three months
of vaccination Parainfluenza - 50% occurred within three
months of vaccination Parvovirus - 68.2% occurred within
three months of vaccination Distemper - 55.6% occurred within
three months of vaccination Leptospirosis - 100% of dogs
contracted leptospirosis within three months of vaccination
"... [excerpt] ..."
What Vets don't tell you about vaccination
by Catherine O'Driscoll
"Dr Ronald D Schultz, one of the foremost veterinary
immunologists in the world, is on record as saying that
annual vaccination for viral disease is not only unnecessary,
but that it also causes significant
problems. A growing number of vets, predominantly in
America but also in the UK, contend that vaccines are
now causing more diseases than they are preventing."
The arguments against
vaccination include the following viewpoints:
- - vaccines do not prevent disease or immunise, they
sensitise
- - vaccines cause encephalitis, inflammation of the
brain - vaccines are deadly poisons
- - vaccines can cause the disease they are designed to
prevent
- - vaccines shed into the environment, spreading
disease - vaccines disarm and unbalance the immune
system
The book can be purchased in N.
America from star.pwd@sympatico.ca -- You can also order the book online from Abywood
pubishing
Alternative Therapy for Our Animals
Read about FDA's alledged abuse of power toward pet store
owner who supplied litterature claiming that vitamins would
keep pets healthy. The article, written by James DeMeo, Ph.D.
can be found at The FDA - Who Do They
Really Protect? Anti-Constitutional Activities and Abuse
of Police Power by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and
other Federal Agencies.
Animals aren't the only ones at risk! What Every Parent
Should Know BEFORE Their Childen Are Vaccinated!
Vaccines: are they really safe and
effective? Why
are a growing number of parents and health care professionals
around the world questioning vaccination? The controversy
stems from the thousands of deaths and permanent disabilities
attributed to vaccination annually, as well as the many
published medical studies, government statistics,
congressional testimonies, and other credible sources that
directly contradict commonly held assumptions about vaccine
safety and effectiveness. More pictures
of vaccine damage
available to view at the CDC website
Congressman is
calling for criminal penalties for any government agency that
knew about the dangers of thimerosal in vaccines and did
nothing to protect American children. Congressman Dan
Burton (R-Indiana) during Congressional Hearing:
"You mean to tell me that since 1929, we've been using
Thimerosal, and the only test that you know of is from
1929, and every one of those people had mennigitis, and they
all died?" For nearly an hour, Burton repeatedly asked
FDA and CDC officials what they knew and when they knew it.
(Thimerosal contains a related mercury compound called ethyl
mercury. Mercury is a toxic metal that can cause immune,
sensory, neurological, motor, and behavioral dysfunctions.)
"Bart Classen,
a Maryland physician, published data showing that diabetes
rates rose significantly in New Zealand following a massive
hepatitis B vaccine campaign in young children, and that
diabetes rates also went up sharply in Finland after three
new childhood vaccines were introduced." Nicholas
Regush ABCNEWS.com
In fall 1997, two influential
professional magazines featured articles asking the question:
Has the decrease of infectious diseases in childhood through
the mass use of vaccines been replaced with an increase in
chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma? The Economist,
a prestigious international magazine read by world leaders in
government, business and public policy, and Science News, a
magazine read by both health care professionals and the
general public, explored the reported links between vaccines
and chronic diseases in their November 22, 1997 issues.
This child died as a result of vaccine
Dr. David Ayoub, M.D.
lectures on Vaccines, Mercury, Autism and other disease David Ayoub, M.D. goes
through the relations of Mercury to Autism as well its
connections to “National Security Study Memorandum
200”; for population control. Showing its shocking
connections to today’s G.A.V.I. Are powerful forces
really trying to help the poor people or could it be for
another agenda; the sterilization of the poor? This is an
upsetting video, so brace yourself. video
Vaccination the Hidden Truth This is the shocking
but extremely informative video documentary Vaccination - The
Hidden Truth (1998) where fifteen people, including Dr. Viera
Scheibner (a PhD researcher), five medical doctors, other
researchers, reveal what is really going on in relation to
illness and vaccines. Ironically, the important facts come
from the orthodox medicine?s own peer-reviewed research. With
so much government and medical promotion of vaccination for
prevention of disease, the video is clearly devoted to
presenting the other side of the issue that parents and
others are not being told. The result is a damning account of
the ineffectiveness of vaccines and their often harmful
effects. It declares that parents are not being told the
truth by the media, the Health Department and the medical
establishment, with a medical doctor, Dr. Mark Donohoe,
confessing that "It is a problem for me that I am part
of a profession that is systematically lying to
people?". Find out how vaccines are proven to have
harmful effects to your health and why do we still have to be
vaccinated although there is no real need for it. Although
many people simply refuse to believe this, the impeccable
documentation presented in this amazing video has changed the
minds of many who saw it. video
Mercury - What is its role in
Autism and Alzheimer's Disease? Boyd Haley, Ph.D., a biochemist
at the University of Kentucky, is probably one of the world's
top experts on mercury toxicity. Hear this fascinating review
of the irrefutable evidence that links mercury toxicity to
Autism and Alzheimer's disease. video (NOTE: this video can
only be watched with Internet Explorer browser. You'll have
to click on the "Play" link in the left
column)
A
Shot in the Dark : Why the P in the Dpt Vaccination May Be
Hazardous to Your Child's Health by
Harris L. Coulter Ph.D., Barbara Loe Fisher For
those in the UK click here
!! A
must-read for doctors and medical students !!
"This book affords a chilling glimpse into the world of
organized health care and the nightmare which faces vaccine
damaged children and their families. As the father of a child
who was crippled for life by a pertussis vaccine, I can
certainly attest to the horrors it relates. But I would go on
record as saying it is mainly a must-read for doctors,
because parents won't read it until it is already too late to
do anything (as in my case, for example). But doctors must be
made to see that current vaccination practice, as it now
stands, is destroying the lives of thousands of people
needlessly. Furthermore, they should be made aware of the
extent to which the institutions they belong will go in order
to cover up the evidence when it implicates an accepted
practice. My only criticism of this book is that it will not
bring my son back to me." an amazon.com reviewer: Alexis Coe
from Koirakylä, Finland
What Your Doctor May Not Tell
You About Children's Vaccinations by Stephanie Cave, M.D., a family
practitioner in Baton Rouge who specializes in children with
autism and related disorders. She has been featured on CNN
regarding children and vaccinations and testified in
congressional hearings in July 2000.
"After my
infant daughter had an immediate physical reaction and a
prolonged, 4-week neurological reaction to her routine
4-month vaccinations, I began searching for information about
vaccines and safety that would help me determine the best,
safest course of action with future vaccines. Searching the
internet yielded an enormous amount of information - some of
which is very alarmist and frightening and some of which is
overly scientific and hard for a non-scientific parent to
understand. It is very difficult to find information that is
easy to understand, balanced presenting both the pros and the
cons, and is comprehensive, facts-based and well-researched.
This book is by far the most comprehensive and most useful
information contained in a single cover that I have found. An
added benefit is that the information is presented in such a
way that it is a very compelling read - I read the 1st 100
pages within 3 hours after my amazon box arrived - while
tending to a busy, crawling infant!" book reviewer
The FDA admits
that the 12,000 reports it receives annually on pharmacologic
side effects from vaccines represent only a fraction of what
actually occurs. Congressman is calling for criminal
penalties for any government agency that knew about the
dangers of thimerosal in vaccines and did nothing to protect
American children. Congressman Dan
Burton(R-Indiana) during Congressional Hearing: "You
mean to tell me that since 1929, we've been using Thimerosal,
and the only test that you know of is from 1929, and
every one of those people had mennigitis, and they all
died?" For nearly an hour, Burton repeatedly asked FDA
and CDC officials what they knew and when they knew it.
(Thimerosal contains a related mercury compound called ethyl
mercury. Mercury is a toxic metal that can cause immune,
sensory, neurological, motor, and behavioral dysfunctions.)
Immunization
by Walene James
The only book that explores the vaccination issue from
political, ethical, psychological, aesthetic, and spiritual
perspectives. Using principles of general semantics to
recognize propaganda, particularly medical propaganda, it
points to the power of the media to create our reality. James
suggests an unusual consciousness-raising plan of action to
insure freedom of choice and nonharrassment of persons who
choose to stay off the vaccine bandwagon. The author's
controversial position is supported throughout the book by
the scientific discoveries of researchers who have received
little recognition in orthodox medical literature. This new,
completely revised edition shows: how vaccinations damage the
immune and nervous systems, the vaccine-drug-AIDS connection,
how to become "propaganda-proof," and how to
develop new paradigms of health and preventive medicine.
Vaccination,
Social Violence, and Criminality : The Medical Assault on the
American Brain by Harris L. Coulter
Vaccination, Social Violence and Criminality. '...It is
the thesis of this remarkable book that early vaccinations
can result in mild cases of sub-clinical encephalitis which,
in turn, may well be responsible -- at least in part -- for
the increase in autism, hyperactivity, dyslexia, sociopathy,
and developmental disabilities, a rise that roughly coincides
with the initiation of infant vaccinations. Coulter suggests
further linkages to the increase in adolescent crime and
suicide, and the decline in SAT scores.' Stanley Kripner,
AHP, January 1993.
The
Vaccine Guide : Making an Informed Choice by
Randall Neustaedter
For
those in the UK click here
Neustaedter, a family primary care physician, helps
parents decide whether to immunize infants and children. He
discusses toxicity of vaccines, treatments for adverse
offects, legal requirements, alternative vaccines, and
evaluations of vaccine effectiveness.
Homeopathy
Are Antibiotics Making Your Pet Sick?
"Antibiotics disrupt the normal population of
beneficial microbes in the gastrointestinal tract of all
animals, these beneficial bacteria are the first fine of
defense against most diseases, without them the animal is
more susceptible to other infections. Antibiotics depress the
immune system by decreasing the number of circulating white
blood cells. This lowers the animal's ability to fight
infections. Some antibiotics, such as chloramphenicol, can
cause irreversible damage to the bone marrow. Many bacteria
develop resistance to the effects of antibiotics, This
resistance can be passed to other bacteria, The concern is
that if humans are exposed to resistant bacteria from animals
then the use of antibiotics may be Ineffective in treating
any resulting disease. This is the major controversy
regarding the use of antibiotics on a regular basis in food
producing animals." Richard J. Holliday, DVM
"After 40 years of pushing antibiotics for any
ailment, physicians are now confronting bacteria that have
built defenses against those same drugs. Some infectious
bacteria that were once treatable are stronger and often
deadly. The reappearance of highly infectious bacteria is
caused in part by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, but
the resilience of bacteria also stems from the ingenious
biochemistry of the microorganisms themselves. To survive,
microorganisms and fungi mutate into resistant strains."Morton Walker, D.P.M.
"Our society has been conditioned with quick-fix and
band-aid medicine. We know from experience that this often
times only gives temporary relief and in fact can generate a
rebound effect of symptoms or undesirable side-effects.
Complimentary medicine, in particular Homeopathy and Herbs,
can play a very large part in the successful rearing of our
animals. Homeopathy and Herbs are essentially, natural
healing processes, providing remedies to assist the patient
to regain health by stimulating the body's natural forces of
recovery. They concentrate on treating the patient, rather
than the disease." Marina Zacharias,
author of Healthy Breeding with Herbs and Homeopathy
Are Antibiotics Making Your Pet Sick?
by Jesse Dallas , author of Pets Need
Wholesome Food Also
Diarrhea, abdominal pain, severe inflammation of the colon
(colitis), irritable bowel syndrome, skin problems, fever,
elevated white blood cell count, weak immune system,
vomiting, dehydration, potassium deficiencies, allergies,
colon perforation, bad breath, excess stomach gas, yeast
problems, nutritional deficiencies and constipation are just
some of the many side effects and problems linked to
antibiotics.
In 1928, when Alexander Glemming discovered antibiotics,
everyone was raving at this incredible breakthrough in
medicine. However, over the years, this breakthrough which
was heralded with curing disease is now creating disease and
problems of its own.
Bacteria now has built resistance to many antibiotics.
Hence, stronger and stronger antibiotics are needed to do the
job and if weaker antibiotics create problems, can you
imagine what more powerful antibiotics will do?
It's a vicious circle because ultimately bacteria will
build resistance to the new and more powerful antibiotics
too! New forms of bacteria and disease are being created.
These new problems are very dangerous and the flesh eating
disease is the best example of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Antibiotics literally means against life (anti = against
and biotic = life). In a healthy body, there is both good and
bad bacteria in the intestinal tract. There should be about
80% good bacteria and about 20% bad bacteria.
When antibiotics are used, both good and bad bacteria are
destroyed in the intestinal tract. Once the antibiotics are
stopped, the bad bacteria grows back first and faster. The
result is a very unhealthy and weak body with no friendly
bacteria.
It takes on average 1 year to recover from antibiotics if
you are feeding good food and supplementing with friendly
bacteria. If the diet you are feeding is bad, then your pet
will take even longer to recover and may never fully recover.
Antibiotics relieve symptomatic problems but after the
antibiotics are stopped, the symptoms come back. So what
happens now? They give more antibiotics. What's ironic is
that antibiotics are then given to help combat the problems
that the antibiotics created in the body. Antibiotics are
definitely over prescribed and over used. Antibiotics for
example do nothing for a virus and yet are often administered
anyway.
Hopefully soon, common sense will prevail and medical
practitioners will realize what is happening. But, it is up
to you, the people to put pressures on vets to become more
careful about their practice of administering antibiotics. In
fact, encourage your vets to learn the alternatives. Make
them aware that there are side effects that can no longer
ignored. Before antibiotics, what did people do?
In World War 1, medics put garlic cloves, which have long
been acclaimed for their natural antibiotic properties, in
the wounds of soldiers. Some use bee propolis which has
natural phagocystosis properties. Phagocystosis is the
ability to encourage white blood cells to destroy bacteria.
There are certainly many other natural antibiotics which
have no side effects (except bad breath in garlic's case). In
general, natural antibiotics only attack bad bacteria and
leave the friendly bacteria alone. Become aware that although
antibiotics have helped save many lives, they are not a cure
by any means.
Conclusion
- The body should have 80% friendly bacteria and about 20%
bad bacteria inside the intestinal tract. After the use of
antibiotics, the body will have no more than 20% friendly
bacteria and 80% bad bacteria if not more.
-Most illness, disease and problems begin in the
intestinal tract. Thus, antibiotics create the potential for
serious illness to begin.
-You may not be giving your pet antibiotics, but if it has
ever eaten foods with preservatives, you have been giving
your pet what I call 'hidden antibiotics'. The job of
preservatives is to control bacteria and once your pet eats
food with preservatives, it will ultimately have an effect
inside the intestinal tract too and kill the friendly
bacteria.
-You should expect it will take at the very least 1 year
to recolonize the intestinal tract with friendly bacteria
after the use of antibiotics.
-Recolonize the intestinal tract with friendly bacteria by
using supplements and feeding natural foods.
Richard H. Bennett, Ph.D - "For decades, the
approach to maintaining healthy animals was to wait for signs
and symptoms of disease to occur and to counter the challenge
with an array of drugs which were toxic for the disease
causing agent. This approach is now being questioned as
the armada of drugs is diminishing due to multiple drug
resistant pathogens. Compounding this alarming trend is
the current approach to health maintenance which assumes that
"all is well" until actual disease processes begin.
By this time, the disease is established, sometimes
irreversibly, and the damage has occurred. So the
questions arises...What if a new paradigm existed?
Could it be possible to optimize the immune status of animals
so that (1) disease is much less likely to occur and (2) if
disease does occur, it's severity and duration is
minimized? The answer is YES and this paradigm shift is
being engineered by small, naturally occuring protein-like
molecules called Transfer Factors."
Dr.
Richard Bennett holds a doctorate in Comparatie Pathology
from the University of California, Davis. His work in
this area includes basic and applied research in infectious
disease microbiology and immunology.
Steroids The Sleaziest of Drugs
Like antibiotics, steroids are one of the most abused
class of drugs in the orthodox veterinarian field of
medicine. At one time, they were reserved for the extreme
emergency cases. Today, they are being used on the most
trivial of conditions. Why? They give the appearance of an
instant miracle cure which matches the >expectation= level
of the client. So, many vets turn to steroids as the first,
rather than the last, line of attack for their
anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects.
Steroids mimic the action of the adrenal glands, the
body's most powerful regulator of general metabolism. Far
from being a wonder drug Acure all steroids cannot cure one
single condition. All they do is suppress the body's ability
to express a normal response. Occasionally this type of
suppression will give the body a chance to heal itself. But
more often, the effect is immediate, devastating and can
cause permanent damage.
The medical community seems to have a particular blind
spot about these drugs, refusing to believe that steroids can
cause the terrible carnage that the manufacturers have long
admitted to. For over 30 years we've known that steroids can
routinely cause over-activity of adrenal hormones, which
produces Cushing's disease. They can also cause muscle
wasting, hyperglycemia, water retention, bruising, insomnia,
serious mood changes, menstrual problems, impotence, loss of
libido, or even allergic shock and diabetes. (Source:
Physicians Desk Reference).
Far from being a wonder drug 'cure all', steroids cannot
cure one single condition. All they do is suppress your
body's ability to express a normal response. In a few
instances, this type of suppression will give the body a
chance to heal itself. But more often, the effect is
immediate, devastating and permanent damage. And we are only
now realizing just how quickly damage can occur. Despite what
doctors say, that steroids only have side effects after many
years of use, there is no such thing as a safe dose.
Studies show that steroids cause permanent, debilitating
effects after a single dosage. With long term use, some of
the more common side effects of steroids include changes in
appearance, such as acne, development of a round or
moon-shaped face and an increased appetite leading to eight
gain. Steroids may also cause a redistribution of fat,
leading to a swollen face and abdomen, but thin arms and
legs. In some cases, the skin becomes more fragile, which
leads to easy bruising. These take weeks to begin appearing.
Psychological side effects of steroids include
irritability, agitation, euphoria or depression. Insomnia can
also be a side effect. These changes in appearance and mood
are often more apparent with high doses of steroids, and may
begin within days. Injected Triamcinalone (see above), or
oral dexamethasone seem to cause these changes less, but as
they stay in the body an undesirably long time, rendering
them second choices.
An increase in susceptibility to infections may occur with
very high doses of steroids. Prednisone may also aggravate
diabetes, glaucoma, and high blood pressure, and often
increases cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.
In children, steroids can suppress growth. These effects are
reversed once the steroids are stopped.
Long-term damage: quick and dirty
Steroids don't take years to damage your system, as
doctors maintain. Permanent, crippling damage can occur weeks
after you've begun treatment.
- Osteoporosis can occur within a matter of months.
Steroids cause 8 per cent reduction in bone mass
after four months (Ann Int Med, November 15, 1993),
the equivalent of the effect on your bones of having
your ovaries removed. Even low doses of inhaled
steroids (400 micrograms per day) reduce bone
formation (The Lancet, July 6, 1991).
- Low doses (10-15 mg prednisone) for a year can cause
cataracts (Surv Ophthalmol, 1986; 31: 260-2).
- Topical steroids may begin to cause eye damage or
raise pressure after two weeks. Extensive visual loss
can be caused by a 1 per cent hydrocortisone
ointment, which is available OTC (BMJ, August 20-27,
1994).
- Rub-on steroids have caused Cushing's syndrome in
children as soon as a month after treatment has begun
(Arch Dis Child, 1982; 57: 204-7).
- Inhaled steroids slowth growth in children after six
weeks (Acta Ped, 1993; 82: 636-40. See also, The
Lancet, December 14, 1991).
- Bilateral
cataracts and glaucoma induced by long term use of
steroid eye drops
Side effects that may be caused by the long-term use of
steroids include cataracts, muscle weakness, avascular
necrosis of bone and osteoporosis. These usually do not occur
with less than four weeks of treatment.
Avascular necrosis of bone, usually associated with high
doses of prednisone over long periods of time, produces hip
pain and an abnormal MRI scan. It occurs most often in the
hip, but it can also affect the shoulders, knees and other
joints. Caught early, the joint can be saved by
"decompression" by an orthopedic surgeon. Once full
developed, Avascular necrosis is painful and often
requires surgical joint replacement for pain relief.
Steroids reduce calcium absorption through the
gastrointestinal tract which may result in osteoporosis, or
thinning of the bones. Osteoporosis can lead to bone
fractures, especially compression fractures of the vertebrae,
causing severe back pain. Calcium, at least 1500 mg of the
calcium carbonate form or equivalent, should be taken. There
are new medications (Fosamax in particular) that also may
help to prevent osteoporosis.
There is also a relationship between steroids and
premature arteriosclerosis, which is a narrowing of the blood
vessels by fat (cholesterol) deposits. In general, there is a
close relationship between the side effects of steroids and
the dose and duration of their use. Thus, a high dose of
steroids given over a long period of time is more likely to
cause side effects than a lower dosage given over a shorter
period of time.
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With
today's increasingly toxic environment, our pets are coming
down with serious and inexplicable health
problems. In many cases, the reason for our animal's
health problem is due to an overload of toxins entering the
dog's body via his paws, breathing cleaning and other
chemicals in your home or kennel, from chemicals
sprayed on your lawn, in parks, on golf courses,
everywhere you take your dog there are toxic chemicals.
Chemicals are even included in your pet's food, both dry and
canned food unless you have wisely researched and chosen food
that does not contain chemicals. Dogs are
extremely sensititve to these chemicals as are most
animals including us. more
Brandon Brooks, DVM - "Many (if not
most) Over The Counter (OTC) or non-prescription flea
control products are very toxic to cats and kittens-
especially the ones only approved for use in dogs. Many
people mistakenly buy these for their pet (it's not always
their fault, the companies that make them want you to buy it,
they don't really care about the dangers involved) so it pays
to be extra careful when buying flea control products."
Michael Dym, VMD - "Over the past 40 years and
17 generations of dogs and, cats we are seeing tremendous
increases in chronic ill health in our pets that was rare
back in the early 1960's. Most of these illnesses revolve
around breakdown in our pets' immune systems, and include
chronic skin/ear allergies, digestive upset,
thyroid/adrenal/pancreatic disorders, seizures, gum/ teeth
problems, degenerative arthritis, kidney/liver failure, and
cancer across all ages and breeds. We are also seeing a
record number of behavioral and emotional disorders including
alarming and unexplained fears/aggression., as well as
difficulty focusing/training and paying attention. The
analogy of these compared with escalating immune/behavioral
diseases in children is quite disturbing. The two biggest
factors in our pets' population health decline over these
generations has been the severe overuse of multiple vaccines
and nutrient poor and toxin filled commercial pet foods. We
have also failed to address the underlying cause of disease
by only suppressing symptoms with antibiotics, cortisone and
related drugs, so the disease pro
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to order Transfer FactorDee Blanco, D.V.M - "You take healthy animals and often very quickly after you vaccinate, you can see simple things like itching of the skin or excessive licking of the paws, sometimes even with no eruptions. We see a lot of epilepsy/seizure, often after a rabies vaccination. Or dogs or cats can become aggressive for several days. Frequently, you'll see urinary tract infections in cats, often within three months after their [annual] vaccination. If you step back, open your mind and heart, you'll start to see patterns of illness post-vaccination."
