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I’d like to tell you about a major campaign that’s taking place over here in the UK. I use the word ‘major’ – but this is more hope than reality at the moment, since it relies upon the support and action of those of us who know what vaccines are doing to our dogs. So … why the campaign? Although we have bodies such as the WSAVA and AAHA saying we don’t need to vaccinate every year, most vets in practice – in the UK at least - are still vaccinating against all the diseases on an annual basis. Even though there are vaccines licensed for boosting 3 to 4 years later, they are still using the one-year shots. And of course we all know that even the 3-4 year shots are unnecessary. There are some dog lovers who have wised-up and who won’t allow their vets to vaccinate their friends every year; there are even some ethical vets. But there are still too many people who are taking it all on trust, and then getting shocked, angry and catapulted into grief when their dogs (and cats, horses, rabbits..) get a vaccine-associated illness or die. So back in February, we wrote to the British licensing authority, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, calling for them to take one-year MLV core vaccines off the market. At the same time, Canine Health Concern members wrote to their political representatives to exert pressure on the VMD. The VMD responded the DAY BEFORE a general election was called in the UK, a minute before everyone went home for the day. Parliament was dissolved, and we were without an acting government until the election was over. Essentially, we were in a position of having to start again with regards to our political system. The VMD’s response was a ‘position paper on canine vaccination schedules’. It was literally a position paper: “This is how it is, now naff off.” They had totally ignored our call. Therefore, with government blessing, annual vaccination continues in the UK (and all over the world, of course). There is some background to this which may interest you. The head of the VMD is a vet called Steve Dean. If you’ve read my book, ‘What Vets Don’t Tell You About Vaccines’, you’ll know that the book starts with a column written by Steve Dean in one of the UK dog papers. This was back in the early 90s, and Steve was mocking the people who spoke of vaccine reactions in their dogs, and mocking anyone who said we don’t need to vaccinate every year. Then they made him the head of the government vaccine licensing body. Not only that, but it turns out that Steve Dean spent 17 years as a marketing man within the pharmaceutical industry, and then went on to be a pharmaceutical industry consultant. The government knew about his background when they made him head of the official body in the UK that monitors vaccine reactions, licenses vaccine products, and advises government on these matters. Further digging revealed that Steve Dean doesn’t have a hands off approach with the multibillion industry he legislates. Rather, he speaks at pharmaceutical company seminars and helps them with their press launches. He’s an industry man. On top of this, half of the people at the VMD have consultancy, research grants and shares with the pharmaceutical industry. Turns out that the Veterinary Medicines Directorate was set up following recommendations from the chief executive if ICI Pharmaceuticals. It reflected government policy under Margaret Thatcher to effectively deregulate the pharmaceutical industry and help it to get wealthier. This policy has been continued ever since. And this explains why the British government has successively ignored our calls to halt overvaccination. I’m pretty sure that the same scenario applies in most countries of the world. For example, in Denmark, dog owners are forced by law to vaccinate their dogs against everything EVERY SIX MONTHS. This isn’t about the science of vaccination – it must be because they can get away with it, or else they are experimenting on our dogs. Apparently the WHO passed a resolution to experiment with vaccines on dogs some years ago. So it seems to me that you and I can keep plugging on, year after year, mopping up the casualties and hugging the people who grieve the death of their dogs, but nothing much will change – unless we make the whole corrupt system more visible. People need to know that they are being manipulated by governments that don’t care about them and their dogs, but do care about industry, commerce, profits and power. We need to make the REASON why our dogs are being over-vaccinated more visible. People need to know that their vets are also being manipulated. They are educated in col- leges that take money from pharmaceutical companies. They are stalked by the pharmaceutical industry both in college and out of college. The pharmaceutical industry is throwing money everywhere. Pet charities, veterinary further education, vet seminars, political parties …. Everywhere that helps them sell more unnecessary product. There will be many on this list who understand that apathy is our greatest enemy. You will talk to dog owners and tell them the truth about vaccines and pet food, and their eyes will glaze over and they won’t hear you. We need to somehow find a way to turn apathy into action. I need you to go up to this website – www.petvaccine.weebly.com – and download the 369-page report I’ve written. Read it. It explains the science of vaccine damage, and it explains why annual vaccination continues. This is, in effect, a free book. Use the knowledge in the two-part report to open up the minds of dog lovers whose minds are currently closed. Importantly, if you are in the UK, please write to your MP. If you are outside the UK, please write to the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer. We have put letter templates on the site, plus the addresses of the people you need to write to. Make it clear to the British government that the world is watching, and the world knows what is happening. Let them know that we don’t appreciate them selling our pets out. So – please go to the site and help expose the truth. I for one am fed up banging the drum day after day, year after year, with very little changing. It’s time to nail this one for good. Maybe if we are successful in the UK, then the light of truth will shine around the world. Typically, in any appeal, one person in a hundred will act. Let’s change this. Do something. Share this information with every dog lover you know, and on every list you are on. (There is a 10-page summary of the report that you can forward on to your dog-loving friends – it’s up on www.petvaccine.weebly.com. You can also forward the actual report, or the link, to your vets, dog-loving friends and anyone else you think might be interested. There’s a press release up there, too – so if you have contacts with any of the dog magazines, please feel free to send it on.) Lots of love...Catherine O’Driscoll Dogs...Naturally! July/August 2010
the PULSATILLA ~ Wind Flower or Prairie Crocus by: Erika Phillips The mind, personality, disposition and mental state are the chief guiding symptoms to the selection of Pulsatilla. It is generally a female remedy as is Nux Vomica for men but should not be ruled out in male children or animal patients, especially for mild, gentle, yielding dispositions. Sad, crying readily; weeps when talking; Dogs that whine and want to be with you at all times. Does not want to be alone. Separation anxiety. Another interesting aspect of Pulsatilla is that the symptoms are changeable and contradictory. The patient seeks the open air; always feels better there, even though he/she is chilly. Mucous membranes are all affected. Discharges thick, bland, and yellowish-green. Often indicated after abuse of Iron tonics, and after badly managed measles. Symptoms are ever changing. thirstless, peevish and chilly. When first serious impairment of health is noted at the age of puberty. Great sensitivity. Wants the head held high. Lies with hands above head, outstretched, Dogs lie with forearms extended above the head or outstretched and stiff. It is very good for mothers who reject their newborns at birth, failing to nurse. An excellent remedy to be considered for the early stages of pyometra when the discharge is white/yellow and even green and when the bitch is clingy and depressed. Also useful for false pregnancy and split seasons. Stool can change between being bland and watery to slimy green, yellow, white “No two stools are alike”. Better with open air, motion, cold applications, cold food and drinks, though not thirsty, walking slowly, elevating feet when lying down. Worse from heat, rich fat food, after eating, towards evening, warm room, lying on left or on painless side, when allowing feet to hang down, does not tolerate eggs, thunderstorms, pregnancy, sun, twilight. Flannel and wool clothing. Complementary: Coffee; Chamomile, Nux Vomica. Higher potency seems to work more effectively than lower potency and that could be simply because of the strong psychology and mental picture of the remedy. SUMMARY Diarrhea can change between being white to Green or Yellow Discharge is bland, clear to greenish yellow Whiny, weepy, clingy (separation anxiety) Fear of thunderstorms Better with cold air, aggravated by heat Pains travel from one location to the next Irritability Irregular menstruation, false pregnancy, split seasons Cramping Irritation to flannel/wool Dry mouth with no thirst Constipation – large hard to pass stool Kennel cough—Upper respiratory infections Depression Measles Backache, headache, earaches www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com July/August 2010 | 11
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