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here. I. Healing Stories - Collapsing trachea – guardians’ change of attitude
- Goopy ears – herbal help
- Anxiety – Dog Yoga
II. Health Tips - Facts about feeding
- Bad backs
- Animals can heal you!
III. Classes & Other Learning - Replay of Herbs and Homeopathy
- Replay of Holistic Summit
- Holistic Actions for May and
June
IV. Good News From Organizations For Health And Sustainability - Search for Common Ground
- Pachamama Alliance
- Crossing the Rainbow Bridge Author found
I. Healing Stories to empower you to learn more and never give up - Dr. Herb Tanzer, in the 70s, discovered that many dogs and cats, his own included, would become ill to get attention, even if they created a lot of pain for
themselves. [I must check with animal intuitives to see howe often they have seen it. We all do see animals and people with similar illnesses, but this is different.] His book (I love the first edition best) Your Pet Isn’t Sick (He just wants you to think so) has many examples of this. Because he was a Yorkie expert, an elderly couple came to him for the
7th opinion about what was called a collapsing trachea per radiographs. The dog was looking at all 3 humans with very sad eyes as he coughed and coughed. Dr. Herb asked when the cough became so severe and found it was after the couple returned from their first trip away in years. He coughed mostly at night after they had gotten into deep sleep. They were tired when they got home from work and did not play with him a lot in the
evening.
- Now, this may stretch our beliefs yet I know it is true. Dr. Herb then helped the couple see the scenario from the dog’s perspective. He subconsciously remembered that in the past, he had gotten a lot of attention when he had a cough. He felt abandoned when they were on the trip, so he started coughing when they brought him home. He was bored alone all day, so he would cough to wake them to get all the attention they would give him.
- Now it gets great – Dr.
Herb turned the dog to face them – cough. They said “poor baby”. Then turned to face himself – cough. He said “That does not work here” and the cough stopped till facing his folks again. Two weeks later, they reported few to no coughs by ignoring the cough or telling him it would not work. They could have also gotten an at home neighbor to play with the dog while they were at work.
- At Holistic Actions we have heard from many about how our thoughts can help or hinder the healing of
our animals. Now we can see how their thoughts and actions can contribute, too.
- Those goopy ears are certainly a clue to an underlying energy imbalance. Juliette de Bairacli Levy, in her book The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat suggests several ear treatments as well as internally improving the terrain. Lemon juice 1:3
with warm water; cleanse with horehound or equal parts violet leaves and wild poppy leaves or flowers; witch hazel extract removes waxy deposits; finely powdered oatmeal may keep ears dry. She gives two reports of success. Mrs. N had 2 male spaniel dogs who did not respond to treatment by 3 veterinarians. Mrs. L had a Spaniel diagnosed with incurable ear problems by a veterinarian. Both were completely and permanently resolved with de Bairacli’s treatments. As long as a dog is healthier overall
and does not develop any other problems, this could be curative. Keeping a journal helps track the progression of health. Get one now.
- In a recent Canine Chakra Yoga™ series—yes, the kind where dogs actually participate in yoga rather than simply roaming while humans practice—a sweet rescue Sheltie named Tee showed just how transformational this practice can be.
- When Tee first arrived, he was timid and unsure. Slightly overweight and clearly shaken by past experiences, he sought
refuge under a chair and hesitated to come out. Through the gentle, intentional movements of dog yoga, Tee and his mom began to connect. They learned how to support his joints through safe, guided motions in each pose. Simple sequences like sit – stand – down – stand – sit may seem basic, but are incredibly powerful for increasing flexibility, joint lubrication, and, perhaps most importantly, self-confidence.
- Over time, Tee made beautiful progress. He began
stepping up onto platforms—first with just his front paws, then with all fours—before stepping back down with growing ease and assurance. Like a traditional yoga class, each dog in Canine Chakra Yoga™ moves at their own pace. There's never any force—just gentle encouragement and support.
- Each session concludes with a guided Canine Chakra Visualization, a calming, energy-focused meditation where dogs often melt into deep relaxation. Tee was no exception. As he grew to trust that he was
safe, loved, and truly home with his forever person, his physical and emotional transformation was undeniable. By the end of the six-week series, Tee was not only more mobile and physically healthier, but he had blossomed into a confident, affectionate, and connected companion. His journey is a shining example of how dog yoga can nurture both body and spirit—for canine and human alike. Tami Tomlinson
II Health tips - Tired of hearing about food yet? 80% of the questions people ask are about food. Many times, people are stuck with misconceptions or are making one of the few mistakes.
- Someone knows what pets should eat – manufacturers of pet food or nutritionists with
very complicated diets
- I’ll just feed one brand
- Not ensuring Calcium is being fed
- Feeding mostly ground meat or not grinding the vegetables.
- Google says there are a lot of things not to feed
- What I eat is not good enough
- You must meat/can’t feed grains, etc.
In April, Dr. Fred Provenza’s webinar for members of Holistic Actions was about how important variety and self selection are for health. For 40 years he studied how best to feed cows, goats, and sheep. Amazing to me is that the commercial industry did not adopt the studies’ recommendations since they both saved money and improved yield. Study after study demonstrated that animals knew what they needed to thrive, or what not to eat.
Goats would munch all winter on a shrub, then when it became green (more nutritious), they avoided it. Research showed that the early green growth was toxic and they knew it. Some other keys: - Animals in his study seem to remember their body’s reaction to a food, then crave it or avoid it in the future. That can help you add variety. If there is a food with a positive flavor reaction, you can find other similar good foods, or use the flavor to disguise food you wish them to
eat.
- What a mother animal eats during pregnancy and nursing may affect her offspring’s preferences. You may need more patience with unknown history.
- Seasons, weather, and stress can all influence food choices and needs.
- You may think a new preference is strange, so trust the choice for a time as it may be just what their health needs. One cat patient of mine would only eat cauliflower and broccoli when ill; another only Wysong Dream Treats.
- The
microbiome adjusts to what you feed. Variety of food = variety of good bugs = increased resistance and resiliency.
- Let's move beyond one-size-fits-all nutrition and honor the ancient wisdom that lives within our pets' bodies.
2. Bad backs. Thank you, reader Christl, for asking me to cover several issues. This month we will address aging. “The other largest issue with Greyhounds (which she rescues) is that their backs ‘give out’ when they become
seniors. It's not a case of arthritis per se or disc ruptures they just start falling apart like the rest of us old people.” All symptoms, regardless of age, are not from the passage of years, rather are caused by an imbalance in the vital force/Qi/vibrational field/ that may have led to poor cellular function anywhere in the body. When you have a breed or “jobs” that seem to have a lot of the same problems, prevention is the key. Well, prevention is always the key. Both to prevent
and to help heal these issues as soon as they begin, maximize vitality from the moment they come into your life. Individualize what they eat, their mental and physical stimulation, track the early warning signs and BEAM in a journal, have a great annual physical with a veterinarian trained in chiropractic/osteopathic/Chinese medicine and start treatments (even home ones) as soon as any symptoms appear. - For flexibility, strength, and longevity you may try Dr. Laurie McCauley’s
many wonderful you tubes on exercises to maintain and restore mobility.
- Also, Tellington T-touch is excellent from day one to build flexibility, muscles, decrease pain and more (even helps people).
3. Animals can heal you! Lisa Tully, from Ireland, spoke for Holistic Actions in February 2025. Healing actually can happen on both ends of our leashes. Using muscle testing and zoopharmacognosy, she asks the animals what the human members of the family may need to heal. Many studies have shown that animals, when allowed can self select what herbs, foods, weeds, and other substances may be needed for their health. Juliette DeBaircle Levy describes this in
her books. In the spring, her sight hounds (fresh meat fed) would select even toxic plants, eat a small amount, then vomit. Yearlong they would select different herbs when needed. One cat patient of mine selected the amount of Rescue Remedy needed. - Animals can physically look like you
- They can have
the same illnesses
- They can reflect your state of mind.
- They can help you heal
III. Classes & other Learning - Holistic Pet Care: Herbs and Homeopathy Conference.
Encore: May 16, 9 am to May 18, 4 pm, PDT.
Don’t miss the Replay of the The Holistic Pet Care:
Herbs and Homeopathy Conference!
with three talks on homeopathy. I don’t want you to miss this. The 22 interviews and 7 holistic topics will be released May 16, 9 am to May 18, 4 pm PDT
Sign up now.
- When the Holistic Dog Care Summit ran the first time, pet parents showed up in droves—and walked away thrilled. The summit is streaming again May 5–8, 2025, and if you missed it the first time (or want a refresher), this is your chance to grab your free spot.
Reserve your seat
here—it’s free
- Holistic Actions upcoming webinars for May are focused on behavior. We have speakers on using your breathing to help; photonic therapy; and using the Chinese medicine 5 element theory to understand how best to live with your dogs and cats. Then June is our quality of life for
shelter staff and animals month.
Please have any interested shelter/rescue/ organizations check out the website for details.
IV. Good news from the world - Search for Common Ground remarks that crises often spark the most innovative solutions. This is often true with your animal’s health as well. Even when you think you are prepared, sudden illness can propel you to put new, healthier strategies in place.
- As aid from many Western governments becomes politicized or reduced, Search is embracing this opportunity to change their funding, ensuring their teams become even more effective peacebuilders when the world
needs it most.
- One example where Search was successful is when, on March 13th, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan signed a historic peace agreement, settling a 101-year-old border dispute.
- Pachamama Alliance. Political progress: On March 13, 2025, the Inter-American Court of
Human Rights (IACHR) delivered a landmark ruling… [which] holds the Ecuadorian State accountable for multiple human rights violations against Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation and mandates measures for their reparation and future protection. This ruling sets a global precedent in defending the rights of … Indigenous groups in voluntary isolation.
- The author of Crossing the Rainbow Bridge was recently found and honored. In 1957, when she was 19 years
old, Edna Clyne-Rekhy was grieving the loss of Major, her Labrador retriever, who died in her arms. Her mother told her to write down how she was feeling. “It just came through my head, it was like I was talking to my dog—I was talking to Major,” she says. “I just felt all of this and I had to write it.” Cat owner Paul Koudounaris researched for years to finally find Edna, who had no idea her poem had spread around the world. Reported by my favorite source of good news.
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