Hey LJ -
I use Goldenseal all the time, but only externally. I know it can be used
internally, and have taken it myself, but it can make changes to your blood
sugar, or blood pressure, or something (least with me it did - I started
feeling weird and like I might faint and needed to walk around). So I'm
cautious about it.
When I was treating Lucy for URI a few years ago, I read to try 250 mg
Lysine and 250 mg Vit C twice a day, and I tried that. She was an old cat
w/ hard stools, and diarrhea never happened with her, it only was a
benefit. I think the type of Vitamin C that you choose can be important -
Some are buffered, so easier on the tummy. Then there are other variations
I think.
I personally am a big believer in Vit C - I take anywhere from 2 to 10
grams daily. It's great.
You might check into Dr. Wendell Belfield's site re vitamin C for pets:
www.belfield.com
Best of luck,
Gloria
At 08:43 PM 1/24/2006, you wrote:
Lots of people give vitamin c. It can only help. If you give too much it
can cause diarrhea. Other people on the list can give you amounts. I'm
not giving it right now so I don't remember. One doctor recommends 'mega'
doses of vitamin c. There was just a post about a research paper on
vitamin c and positives earlier this week right before you joined. I
haven't read it yet. When I get to it (this weekend) I can resend it to
the list for you if you'd like.
t
"l.j. crabtree" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
MUWAHHH!!! from minnie!!! thanks ladies for this wonderful info!!!
i will see what i can do independently and also check with the vet..
would giving vit c interfere with this?
has anyone ever used goldenseal extract ( in glycerine) or is it sorta
sketchy for cat kids with that whole herbal thing going on that doesn't
seem to mesh with them)?
i want minnie to be flying around the room with her wonderwoman suit on!!!
actually to be more serious, i just want to do all i can to boost her
immunity... is there anything that helps to boost their t-cells?
i am a worrisome goober ( from va...we grow 'em here to tonya!! hehehe)
much love and respect...
LJ
