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Chronic Skin Disease (CSD) and chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are common diseases in adult dogs. The importance of the integrity of the gut mucosal lining i.e. gut health and the gut microbiome population, are now well known through research, for their roles in the development of these diseases. There is a complex but direct relationship between gut microbiota, the immune system, gastrointestinal system and skin health. This is called the “Gut-Skin Axis”.

The intestinal walls are composed of the largest proportion of immune cells (70%) in the body. The cells of the intestinal wall layers are held together by tight junctions, with specific immune cells sitting between the lining cells of the intestinal wall. These cells are continuously exposed to foreign material: new antigens, pathogens, toxins, and allergic stimuli, present in the gut contents.

Functions of the intestinal walls include:

• Prevent absorption of these foreign materials into the bloodstream.

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With the current growth of public interest in the use, and value, of medicinal plants, our thoughts turn to the conservation of these plants. Increasing demand does not guarantee ongoing supply, for a variety of reasons. Preservation of the knowledge of plant growth and harvesting requirements, habitat loss through natural or man-made disasters, destruction of forests, overharvesting, and climate change are just some of the issues guardians of medicinal herbs and plants need to consider.

There is a growing list of herbs, plants, and trees that are now considered endangered or at risk. Echinacea, Slippery Elm, American Ginseng, and Goldenseal are just some of these.

Environmental pirating of herbs, plants, and trees and the loss of indigenous rights to ownership of native plants for short-term financial gain by pharmaceutical companies is a very real threat to the sustainability of medicinal plants. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognizes the value of…

1. Clip or shave away all hair from the hot spot, as close to the skin as possible.

2. For the first treatment, wash with dilute betadine in water. Then spray with HP Skin Cleanse thoroughly.

3. Spray daily with HP Skin Cleanse

4. Allow to dry, then massage in HP Dermatitis Balm thickly. Apply daily until healed.

5. Improve skin health by improving gut health with HP DogPro. Feed 5 days a

Tresch, et al (2019) provides a systematic review of publications (final number 138), including 4 books and surveyed veterinarians specializing in phytotherapy, to evaluate the most commonly used medicinal plants for therapy of canine skin diseases.

These plants were: Calendula officinalis L. (Marigold), Hypericum perforatum L. agg. (St. John's Wort), Matricaria chamomilla L. (syn. Matricaria recutita L., Chamomile) and Salvia officinalis L. (Sage).

The ability of extracts of these plants to provide additional therapeutic tools in the treatment of pyoderma, canine atopic dermatitis (CAD), otitis externa (OE), and dermatophytosis were proven through their ability to provide antibacterial and antifungal effects on a broad spectrum of common canine skin bacteria & fungi, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

The beneficial effects of all extracts included fighting off infection and promoting wound healing and strengthening skin layers. In addition, synergistic effects with antibiotics and disinfectants were provided by Chamomile and Sage.

The ability of these…

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Resveratrol is found in many foods & is promoted as having many health benefits, for both humans and animals. Indeed, research has shown Resveratrol can provide significant antioxidant properties - protecting cells & tissues from damage. Research has also shown it can provide anti-inflammatory, antibacterial & anticancer effects; protect the heart & be beneficial for the nervous system.

HOWEVER - (note the capital letters) there are significant CAUTIONS with Resveratrol. Research has shown there can be significant negative affects of Resveratrol use.

For a start, it is poorly absorbed unless produced in very particular forms. More importantly though, the beneficial effects are very DOSE DEPENDANT. Get the dose right - effects are beneficial. But get the dose wrong - effects can be reversed & actually be harmful to the animal.

Harmful effects including actually increasing oxidative damage to cells. (Not the desired antioxidant effects) The length of treatment time was…

Pots of honey, thousands of years old, have been found by archeologists in Egyptian tombs. Unspoiled, the honey is edible and retains its medicinal properties. Why?

Reason One: Honey is sugar and in its natural form is very low in moisture. In this environment of low moisture, bacteria and microorganisms do not survive.

Reason Two: Low ph - honey is acidic with a ph 3.5-4, also another reason bacteria do not survive.

Reason Three: Hydrogen Peroxide - the chemical makeup of a bee's stomach also plays a large part in honey’s resilience. Bees have an enzyme in their stomachs called glucose oxidase (PDF). When the bees regurgitate the nectar from their mouths into the combs to make honey, this enzyme mixes with the nectar, breaking it down into two by-products: gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide.

Commercial honey is heat-treated and pasteurized, destroying the enzymes mentioned above. This is why we…

Mud fever - Greasy Heal - Pastern Dermatitis - being the correct term- can be frustrating to treat and does require ongoing management. The following protocol is used in our Vet Clinic. Our HoneyPro Vet MudFever Balm has been developed in our clinic and is highly effective in treating and managing Mudfever.

• As much as possible keep the animal in dry yard or paddock. Continually wet skin won't be helpful. Use protective boots if necessary to keep legs dry.

• Materials required: towelling (tear old towels into hand-washer size pieces), Chlorhexidine, warm water.

• Clip as much hair away from the site as possible. This is important - long hair will harbour bacteria.

• Remove all crusty debris by pressing area gently with towelling soaked in warm water and Chlorhexidine 5%.

• DO NOT RUB the area - this can be painful. Just press and hold for several minutes.