How My Dying Dog was Saved by Antioxidants

Picture 1 - Blueberry (left) was a year old and Buck (right) was 4 years old in 2000 - both were happy & healthy

We have two dogs each one as a birthday present for each of my two children (see Picture 1). We adopted the small dog (buck) when he was three years old (21 dog years) in 1999. He was a happy, active & relatively healthy dog until in 2007 that his teeth started to bother him. My husband bought him a wellness plan with Banfield and buck received two major surgeries in a row from Sept to Oct in 2008 (one deep teeth cleaning & one tooth extraction with full anesthesia for both – see Picture 2).  He was also given an extra vaccine that was included in the wellness plan not long after the procedures. 

Picture 2 – Costs of Dental Procedures in Sept & Oct 2008 for Buck

This sequence of stressful events seemed to have played a detrimental role to his immune system. His health went downhill rapidly. He became very ill in December to a point that he did not even want to be walked (which was always his most favorite thing of the day). I took him to the vet and was horrified to learn that Buck had Anemia, an Autoimmune disease that his body was attacking its own immune system and his blood count was dangerously low (see exam report – picture 3).

Picture 3 – Buck’s Blood Count was dangerously low on Dec 8, 2008 (Report Page 3 of 5)

Picture 4 – Buck’s Blood Count was dangerously low on Dec 8, 2008 that vet recommended immediate blood transfusion from emergency clinic that evening (Report Page 4 of 5)

 He needed to go to an emergency clinic that night to get blood transfusion (Picture 4) or he would die of low blood count. I was basically given two choices 1) go to emergency clinic immediately to get him a blood transfusion for $5000 with no guarantee that he would live, 2) put him to sleep next day rather than see him dying and the receptionist had explained to  me different funeral options (Picture 5). I was so saddened with disbelief while driving him home thinking about how I could break this horrible news to my children. We had a sad evening that night together and my kids were kissing him good bye before bed time since they still have to go to school next morning.  Right before my daughter went upstairs she turned around with tears in her eyes and asked me to save his collar for memory. 

Picture 5 – Receipt on Dec 8, 2008 showing receptionist’s handwriting about different funeral options for Buck

Even though I was sad, but deep in my heart I was not ready to give him up.   I decided not to put him to sleep but rather started him on our strongest antioxidants to restore his immune system.  I mixed PetHealth OPC-3 with plainly cooked chicken breast pieces and rice moist with unsweetened soy milk. He started eating and finished all of the food in the bowl for the first time in a week. The rest is history. He is now a happy & energetic dog again (see his exam results – picture 6 in 2010 – almost two years after he was pronounced to die – he is now officially pronounced healthy – see Picture 7).  Thanks to PetHealth products that our family is happy again.  The picture 8 shows all the supplements both of my dogs are currently taking: 

Picture 8 – Daily Regimen for Buck & Blueberry

Picture 6 – Buck’s Exam Report on April 28, 2010 - Everything was checked Normal except his gum had tartar

Picture 7– Although all furs around his nose turned white due to his senior age (98 dog years in 2010)

1) Pethealth OPC-3 with Glucosamine,  2) Multivitamin for dogs,  3) Cardiovascular Health for Dogs,  4) Complete Greens Powder with Probiotics 

Also my big dog Blueberry had a surgery to remove a tumor grown on her right upper foreleg. She kept leaking the suture and scratch against bushes. Her incision had a hard time to heal and the suture had to be redone. I finally dressed her up to protect the wound and she was given a stronger collar to wear by the vet (Picture 9).  I started applying ClearShield cream several times daily to help fend against infection while giving her all the supplements shown in Picture 8 every day with her medication.  She recovered well and is now a happy dog (Picture 10). 

Picture 9 – Blueberry after Tumor Surgery in October 2006

Hope this testimonial can help many pet owners keep their loved ones happy for a long healthy life together.

Picture 10 – Blueberry in 2009 (left) and 2010 (right)

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