Hi Debbie, Richard, Steve, Wanted to mention a few additional findings that we have found while treating cats and dogs with CS. When treating an animal with rotting/infected teeth or periodontal disease the CS seems to have a much lesser effect if the teeth are not removed. Teeth that are infected generally are removed since the infection is internal and is difficult if not impossible to knock out with antibiotics and/or CS. We have seen great success when all infected teeth are removed then treated with CS and/or antibiotics, the gums and the infection are exposed and CS becomes very effective. Guess it is possible that the silver ions dont readily penetrate the gums and get to the infection under the tooth??? Maybe other list'ers that have tried CS on troublesome gum and teeth conditions could add to what we have seen??
For respiratory problems in animals we use portable ultrasonic nebulizers we purchased from http://www.portablenebs.com/mystique.htm <http://www.portablenebs.com/mystique.htm> We have seen outstanding results treating various forms of bronchitis and other respiratory problems in cats and dogs. To treat we use a vented box to enclose the breathing space of the animal and apply the CS mist from underneath or through vents in the enclosure. The animal then breathes normally taking in the CS. One other question for some of the chemistry majors out there. I have experimented adding 25 ppm ionic CS to spring water and tap water as you might give to your pet. I found especially with the spring water, within seconds of adding approximately 2 oz of CS to approximately 12 oz of spring water, a white cloudiness appears. I am assuming this might be the formation of silver chloride, but I am wondering with the high dissolved carbonate content in most spring waters, could the silver ions combine or trigger a precipitation of carbonate out of the water??? Being a Geologist I know that silver carbonate (Ag2CO3) compounds can occur in nature, but are fairly rare. Havent had the time to research it yet, but am wondering whether anyone here has seen this and if this type of compound could be harmful or lead to an argyria condition if enough was consumed. Chuck PS: Thanks to all the people on this list that add and unselfishly share their knowledge, (Richard, Ole Bob, Trem, Mike D, Marshall, Nenah, Ode, Matthew, etc., etc) to name a few. I have been a member for a month or two (been a little too busy to post) and have thoroughly enjoyed many of the posts and discussions. Thanks to all on this list!!
