DON’T LET YOUR DOG BECOME A CANARY!
From Wikipedia: “Well into the 20th century, coal miners brought canaries into coal mines as an “early warning signal” for deadly, toxic gases. The birds, being more sensitive, would become sick before the miners, who would then have a chance to escape or put on protective respirators.”
Is it any wonder that with the “pre green” proliferation of chemical laden cleaning and laundry products, building supplies, and monthly flea poison treatments, that our pets are developing cancer at such an alarming rate? In addition to protecting one’s animal from constant exposure to a myriad of possible household carcinogens, our having to negotiate the constant recalls and dangers of an unregulated, processed pet food industry can be an overwhelming and depressing nightmare. But there’s also a deeper issue: when it comes to these everyday toxins that we have become so unconscious about or accepting of, have our cherished, innocent pets become our modern day canaries?
There are MANY things we can do to prevent our beloved companion animals from ever getting cancer. When my 8-year old dog, aka: my adopted daughter, Buttons, was diagnosed with deadly carcinoma and given 6 weeks to live, I launched a massive personal research campaign into the world of holistic medicine. I soon came to learn that “holistic” didn’t mean symptom treating with natural remedies or herbs in lieu of pharmaceutical drugs. Instead, it meant clearing my home environment of all possible toxins, cleansing Buttons’ entire system physically and emotionally, and then giving her the proper nutritional support so that Buttons’ body could do what an unburdened body does best: HEAL ITSELF. Buttons went on to thrive for another 11 years. Exactly 1 week before her 19th birthday, she died peacefully of old age in my loving arms.
Contributed by Nadine M. Rosin, author of The Healing Art of Pet Parenthood TheHealingArtOfPetParenthood.com
Tags: Cancer, Canine Cancer, fighting cancer
March 3rd, 2009 at 10:27 am
THis is a great article and so true! Being a professional pet sitter and in people’s homes, I really try hard to stress the importance of ingredients in anything in their home. For example, one of the pest control companies we recommend’s tag line is “we kill the pests, not your pets” and it is true! They use all green products that do not come with harsh toxins. If Fido or Fluffy were to lick the spots where they sprayed, they would not get sick. this is a very valid and important point. Thanks for posting this.
BTW – the company I write about is called Lady Bug pest control. They can be found at: http://www.ladybugcorp.com/home/
March 3rd, 2009 at 11:40 am
I never thought about it that way, I mean about every day household stuff we use. I have always been careful to keep my pets away but how do I know it hasn’t affected them. Thank you for this great information.
March 3rd, 2009 at 11:47 am
Dear Danielle-
Thank you for your awareness and support! I just want to add that I encourage everyone to INVESTIGATE FURTHER when told a product is “non-toxic” and safe for pets. In my personal experience, just because something is sold in stores or even labeled “safe for pets” does not guarantee that it is. Many products on the market have not been specifically tested over the course of a pet’s lifetime (20 years) to truly know whether or not it’s safe or cancer-causing in the long run.
June 26th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Great post! I love that you are taking the time to write about pet care. This is something near and dear to my heart. Take care.
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