All of these stories are from “Healthy Pets and other creatures great and small,” compiled by Ginny Vaughn and Betsy McMahan, Copyright © 2001.

Dog Story from Mary Kaczor

“Duke is our 12 year old, very loved, yellow Lab. In the past nine months, his joints have gotten progressively stiffer. Getting up and down steps is difficult. In the morning, he could hardly get up. We started giving him 8 Alfalfa and 2 Osteokinetics per day. After two months, he was going up and down steps with ease and getting right up in the morning!

Within the last six months we also noticed he was panting from the slightest exertion. I started calling him the Pink Panter! This panting had nothing to do with his being hot or thirsty, he just panted all the time. He only stopped when was asleep. We started giving him 1 Vita-Lea a day. After a few weeks, my husband commented, “Duke isn’t panting anymore. It has to be the Vita-Lea!” It’s amazing! Thanks to Shaklee, I think we may be blessed with Duke for a few more wonderful years.”

Cat Story from Lynn Toney

“Schaltzie’s short black hair, once thick and shiny, was thin and scraggly, with scaly, itchy lesions on the skin of his back, stomach and legs. It looked like mange. Schaltzie, 16, constantly licked, itched and scratched, often breaking the skin open. Advice and medicine from the vet did not help. I began giving Shaltzie Instant Protein 2 x a day. Within several days he seemed happier and friskier than I’d seen him in ages. His hair started growing back in the bald spots and the itching seemed less severe. His skin cleared up quickly.

For years, Schaltzie had fibrous fatty tumors. One day after we’d started Shaklee products, I was petting him and accidentally hit one of those very large, hard lumps and witnessed a strange sight. On top of the bump was a tiny hole. It looked like a worm was trying to come out. The more I  pressed around the lump, stiff material curled up out. It was like paste. I washed the wound with Basic-H and water. I continued this process and in 2 days, that lump was gone. In a week, all the lumps were gone. I was SO amazed. Much time, money and trouble had been spent in vain over the years. Shaklee products took care of the problem with a few weeks. If I had been giving the animals Shaklee products from the beginning, we probably would not have had all the problems in the first place.

As animals age, they tend to lose weight and interest in life. I kept Schaltzie on the Protein and Liqui-Lea and, periodically, Herb-Lax for the rest of his life. He gained weight and had a skip in his step until his death several years later.”

Vet Gives Personal Testimonial from Molly C. Spicuzza, DVM, White Lake, MI

“This is a personal testimonial about the wonderful Basic-G germicidal cleaner. Two employees at my clinic were very sensitive to chemical odors. When we began using Basic-G, there were no more complaints of headaches from chemical fumes. Basic-G is also a great cleaner. The kennel help finds it removes dried blood better than any product we have used. The clinic also uses Basic-G in the mop bucket to disinfect the floors throughout the day.

I personally use Basic-H (now Basic H²) to wash my hands between patients. In the past my hands have been dry, red, and cracked from washing with harsh soaps. Basic-H doesn’t strip the natural protective coating from one’s skin. The dry, cracked skin has healed.

I’ve been using Shaklee’s nutritional products to help animals with allergies and hip dysplasia and been happy with the results. I’ve been using Osteokintetics(now Joint Health Complex) to help dogs with osteoarthritis with good results. It’s the best glucosamine product on the market, and is less expensive than any comparable veterinary product. It’s worked better than I expected in dogs with hip dysplasia. The recommended dose of Osteokinetics(Joint Health Complex) for dogs is as follows: Less than 25 pounds – 1 x day, 25 to 50 pounds -1(capsule) 2 x day, 50 pounds and over – 2 in the AM, 1 in the PM.

Note: The parentheses are mine.

These are just a few of the stories I have. If you have a specific problem, contact me and I will see what others have found as helpful and get back to you.

According to the EPA, the air inside the average home is 2-5 times MORE polluted than the air outside – largely due to household cleaners. The chemicals found in common household cleaners have been linked to more than 200 health problems including cancer, auto-immune disease, asthma, allergies, depression, and birth defects. And the damage does not stop with you and your children – these chemicals are harmful to your pets too.

Many experts believe that exposure to toxic household chemicals contribute to increased cases of cancer in dogs. The numbers are staggering: in 2009, according to the National Cancer Institute, over six million dogs in the US will be diagnosed with cancer, and more of half of those dogs over the age of 10 will die from this awful disease.

You may be surprised to learn about all the harmful effects that common household cleaners present for you, your family, and your pets. Bleach can cause asthmatic symptoms and even more serious respiratory problems. Ammonia irritates eyes, lungs, and can cause headaches. Formaldehyde, a common ingredient in household products, is suspected of causing cancer, and also irritates eyes, skin, throat, and lungs. Phenol and cresol, ingredients often found in disinfectants, cause kidney and liver damage if ingested. Fabric softeners will burn your dog’s mouth and cause vomiting and muscle weakness. Many of these chemicals can result in vomiting, drooling, depression, seizures, coma, and death in your pets.

So, what can you do to reduce your pet’s exposure to these awful chemicals? Even locking them up is not enough, as the fumes can be harmful to you and your pets, and many leave a dangerous residue. The best thing you can do is get rid of these dangerous chemicals and switch to cleaners that are all natural, safe, and green.

Shaklee’s Get Clean line is a wonderful alternative to traditional household cleaners. Not only are these cleaners safe, but they are effective and guaranteed. They have products to clean any part of your home, and all come with years of research behind them to ensure safety for you, your family, and your pets.

Basic H is perhaps the most common cleaner in the Get Clean line and has hundreds of uses. Just 1/4 tsp. of this powerful solution added to 16 oz. of water will produce an effective safe and 100% natural alternative to traditional all-purpose cleaners. For just over $10, a bottle of Basic H will make 48 gallons of cleaning solution. Use this all over the house: on the counters, floors, windows, and yourself. Its amazing degreasing properties will take butter off your hands without leaving any greasy residue.

Is the dog dirty and stinky? Basic H makes a wonderful SAFE dog shampoo that will leave your dog smelling clean and his coat shiny. In addition to all the other benefits, Basic H is a natural insect repellant. Do you have some horses? Mix 1/3 Basic H with 2/3 water for a powerful fly spray that lasts, does not attract dirt, and leaves the coat shiny and silky. For the few things that Basic H doesn’t cover, you can be assured that there is a Get Clean product that does. The super-concentrated laundry detergent gets those muddy paws off of your favorite shirt with ease. Nature Bright Stain Remover works 60% better than Oxy- Clean. For under $7, you can get dishwashing detergent that is so soft on your hands that you would think that it’s not effective on grease. And yet it only takes a few drops in your sink to wash the greasiest pan with ease. Washing dog bowls has never been easier, and you don’t even have to worry about leaving harmful residue.

Need a powerful and effective, but safe, disinfectant? Basic G is your answer. This will leave your house smelling fresh, germ-free, and it works for three days. It’s the perfect solution to doggie messes and litter boxes. I challenge you to take a step towards a healthier home for you, your family, and your pets. With the 100% Shaklee Money- Back Guarantee, you have nothing to lose – except your HEALTH.