(VICT) Re: Interesting Info Regarding Met
- From: "Donna Waring" <donna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:19:48 +0100
Get what you mean An. Thanks.
Donna
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From: "Ann Edie" <annedie@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 12:27 PM
Subject: (VICT) Re: Interesting Info Regarding Met
> Hi, Donna,
>
> We used to hear that brewers' yeast was good for people as well as dogs.
> I
> don't remember exactly what it was supposed to have in it. I know I took
> it
> when I was pregnant with my first child, but that was 30 years ago. There
> are many different types of yeast, just as there are many types of
> bacteria
> or viruses. Some of them are harmful, but others are helpful, or even
> essential for the smooth functioning of our bodies. So it could be that
> the
> kind of yeast that they make into tablets for dogs is helpful, where the
> kind of yeast that Met has is harmful, especially in an animal with a
> compromised immune system.
>
> Best,
> Ann
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Donna Waring" <donna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 5:33 AM
> Subject: (VICT) Re: Interesting Info Regarding Met
>
>
>> Karen, over here in UK they sell yeast tablets for dogs. I wonder why
>> they
>> do this if yeast is bad for them like it is for Met. I wonder if by
>> giving
>> yeast tablets as a vitamin you could ruin the dog's coat etc. This is
>> weird. I always thought yeast tablets were good for my dogs but will
>> think
>> again now given what you've said about Met's systemic yeast.
>>
>> Donna
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "metnme2" <metnme2@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: "Vi-Clicker" <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 6:35 PM
>> Subject: (VICT) Interesting Info Regarding Met
>>
>>
>>> Years ago Met had systemic yeast. His system had been
>>> clear of it but since his surgery and the poor
>>> treatment from his vet of his hypothyroidism we had
>>> dealt with frequent yeast issues with his ears and
>>> parts.
>>> Anyway Met has been extremely itchy lately and he is
>>> quite hairless which goes in hand with hypothyroidism
>>> but it also can go in hand with systemic yeast I just
>>> learned.
>>> Anyway this morning on our way home here the gal
>>> across the way was outside with a couple of dogs. I
>>> thought they were hers at first but they were not. One
>>> was a beautiful young shepherd. Neither had tags.
>>> Believe me if I did not live where I do (no dogs but
>>> fully trained service dogs allowed), I just might have
>>> taken that Shepherd pup and if an owner was not found
>>> trained it for my successor- but anyway I am getting
>>> off track here.
>>> This gal has known us for years here and recently with
>>> Met's hair loss she has suspected systemic yeast. He
>>> is very foul smelling and greasy and honestly I was a
>>> bit oblivious to its cause. This is not for lack of
>>> trying. The vet I have used since moving to Oregon has
>>> mishandled his thyroid issue since diagnosing it 4
>>> years ago and told me there was no medical cause
>>> except a faulty immune system for the stench and
>>> greasy coat (last time he had it)
>>> Anyway I came in here after our conversation and
>>> bathed Met real good- and ahhhh he feels so good now.
>>> Then I got on Whole dog Journals site and found out
>>> when they did their article on systemic yeast. It all
>>> fits. Some of the more intense symptoms also totally
>>> explain to me why Met has hung up the reins here. It
>>> also mentioned that hypothyroidism is a trigger. Last
>>> month I took Met to a holistic vet who believes in
>>> handling hypothyroidism more symptomatically so that
>>> is a good thing for him. I am not going to kid myself
>>> here. I know Met is an older dog, but there is a
>>> possibility if we can get this yeast correctly treated
>>> that he just might want to work a bit in the future
>>> here. It would be wonderful if that happens, but if it
>>> does not I have to believe that we will be OK.
>>> Gosh though that was one wonderful Shepherd puppy-
>>> great temperament, curious, not an aggressive tendency
>>> whatsoever. I know though when the time is right that
>>> I will find the perfect dog somewhere
>>>
>>> Karyn and Met
>>>
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