Thank you - your thoughts make sense to me - our pets are all  dosed with CS - 
they all love it and our big Siamese kitty makes a beeline for a glass of water 
with CS in it!

Yvonne :o)

PS for CS Listers and experts -   Our German Shepherd has been battling with 
anal fistulae which is apparently a breed-specific problem.   The vets I've 
consulted say there is no cure and that euthanasia is the only answer.   Well, 
I don't believe in giving up - am currently trying a homeopathic treatment - 
and she's still a happy pooch who loves a good walkies!  I'd appreciate any 
suggestions.   Also for our male GS - also a common problem of hip/joint 
stiffness.   Many thanks.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: [email protected] 
  To: [email protected] 
  Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 2:39 AM
  Subject: CS>Re: pet vacc


  ..... does anyone have comment 
  regarding cat and dog vaccines?  I've received reminders from our vet that 
  our pets are due for their booster shots and wonder what the kindest way to 
  approach the issue is, for them. 
  Many thanks! 
  Yvonne :o)


  Yvonne, 
  Most pet owners don't even question a yearly vacc. Lets give this some 
  thought... a human child gets one set of vacc. that last on average 60 - 70 
  yrs. 
  An animal, by most vet standards gets an annual vacc.  Now Fifi only lives on 
  the average of 15ys.  Why can't Fifi's one time vacc build immunity and last 
  for their very short lifespan? Vacc. challenge the immune system and as an 
  animal gets older this can present a problem in many areas.   
  I have read on numerous sites that some vets are finally questioning the need 
  for yearly and have upped to 3 ys... which still baffles me.  When I do vacc. 
  my cats, I use intranasal /intraocular to avoid site related sarcomas PLUS 
  most virus/germs enter the body through the nose, eyes, mouth. The vacc. 
  stimulates immunity in the tissues where the viruses enter the body. 
  Of course I use CS in their water or as their water to keep the cooties away. 
  Terri L.