Following on from Part 1, things just plodded along with her still on steroids for the last year or so – but thankfully the vet visits were reduced. However, each time I tried to wean her off the steroids she seemed to have an issue with weakness in her joints so support and more steroids were needed. It was a vicious circle, but we were about to turn a corner with integrated veterinary care….
Looking after your animal at the end of their life is as important as it is at any other time. We asked holistic vet Ilse Pedler for some advice on steering us through this difficult decision, especially in lockdown.
Celebrating our Golden Oldies couldn’t be without some insight from CAM4animals supporters. So, here are some tips and fond memories of their old animals from dog, cat and horse owners along with members of the farming community.
Di Slaney went from having four hens in the garden to setting up a Charitable Trust providing a sanctuary for 170 farm animals with disabilities and special needs! We spoke to her about her work, especially with the elderly animals on the farm, and about her relationship with her vets and CAM practitioners.
Retired ewes are naturally full of experience. Along with expert access to treatments such as herbs and homeopathy, they are proving worth their weight in gold in promoting the well-being of the whole flock at Broadstone Rare Breeds Farm.
As our horses and ponies reach their senior years their lifestyle requirements will start to change. This will include adjusting their feed, adapting exercise routines and, should they have health issues, making major changes to maintain their health.
Sheba is a black and white rescue cat who lived in Turkey for much of her life. She suffered a spinal injury later in life and has recently benefitted from chiropractic care and homeopathy. We asked her McTimoney Animal Practitioner to tell us about her progress.
Sheba is a black and white short-haired cat rescued when she was a kitten in Turkey. Her owner tells her heart-warming story here.
When my Basenji, Diesel, first started itching terribly, like many, my first thought wasn’t to look for alternative treatment. I wanted to do the right thing, so I initially went to my vet for advice. Things worked up to a point, but the cause of and the solution to itchiness can be complex and the drugs used to combat it quite harsh, so we ended up exploring different options for Diesel as an individual dog with his own unique health requirements.