She discovered this honey that's native to New Zealand and parts of Australia and it's called manuka honey.
"How can Manuka honey help your dog?
Many dog owners have long known about Manuka honey, applying it to wounds for quicker healing times. Manuka can also be applied to cuts or burns, or to treat any kind of wound or infection.
Manuka can also be used internally for conditions such as kennel cough, by alleviating many of your dog’s symptoms. Depending on your dog’s size, a dose of 1/2 to 1 teaspoon three or four times a day may do the trick. Choose a UMF10+ or more or an MGO™100 (Bronze) or higher.
Manuka can also be used to treat allergies, digestive issues and stomach ulcers. A good maintenance dose for your pooch should be anywhere from 1/2 to 1 teaspoon a day. Again, dosage depends on the size of your dog.
Cautions:
Manuka, as with all honey, contains a high sugar content, so if your dog is diabetic or overweight, it’s best to consult your veterinarian before giving Manuka to your dog. Manuka is not recommended for dogs under a year of age. Manuka may contain bacteria that your puppy isn’t ready to fight off. Adult dogs have no problems with it."
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We have a natural food store that's only a mile away from us so mom took a ride down and came back with a jar of it. It's not cheap but hey, if it works than it's worth it, right?!
It's not runny and messy. It's soft but firm.
Oh and btw, so far, so good for me. I'm not showing any kennel cough signs and neither is Jett, according to dad. We are hoping and praying that it stays this way and the sickness doesn't spread any further!
Molly and Mackie
Poor Mackie we are so sorry. Mom says she has had plenty of colds etc and she sure does know how miserable he must be. Fingers crossed the Manuka works a big miracle very soon and Molly we hope you stay well!
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Madi your bfff
I followed a newborn puppy's progress on one of my Facebook groups. He was seriously injured, and they used manuka honey to help heal the wound. He did fully recover.
ReplyDeleteWhen Phody got the kennel cough, Lady was babysitting Emma, and neither Emma nor I got it. we hope the honey helps. Lee
ReplyDeleteI haf my paws crossed that the honey helps!
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Princess Leah xxx
Oh no. I sure hope that Mackie is helped by the honey. Our pups got kennel cough once during a camping trip. First, our older Lab got it, and then our younger one got it a week later. It's no fun at all. Our paws are crossed that Mackie gets better soon, and that Molly stays healthy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Hope that helps you sweetie
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We do hope the honey works and you feel better soon Mackie. We just love the last picture of the two of your together I am sure you are doing all you can to help Mackie feel better Molly. Send lots of good healing Aire thoughts. Hugs, Susie & Treacle xx
ReplyDeletee have our paws crossed this works for Mackie!!
ReplyDeleteoh that looks yummy! Prayers for a quick recovery its no funs being sickies!
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Lucy
We hope poor Mackie feels better soon!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! We sure hope it helps him feel better! Great news that you aren't showing any signs of having caught it!
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Manuka Honey is so good for many ailments. We hope it helps Mackie. And it tastes nice, too. BONUS!
ReplyDeletewe sure hope it helps!!!
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Mr Bailey, hazel & Mabel
Poor Mackie. We hope this honey does the trick. And it is great that it tastes good too. Good work, Mom.
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I sure hope this does the trick. It sounds like a miracle in a jar. Bentley had kennel cough once after staying at the vet and he sounded so pitiful. Give Mackie a kiss for me. ♥
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of that honey before, but I sure hope it helps him heal!
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ReplyDeleteSure hope it helps. Get well soon Mackie! I've heard good things about that honey even for cancer.
ReplyDeleteWe hope the special honey helps Mackie feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteHi hi hi! Ojo here! We hope that helps! Kennel cough is yucky because it feels yucky, and also it's yucky because it spreads to other dogs so easily and that silly quarantine thing happens! Did I mention it's all very yucky? I hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteBeing Australian, we believe manuka honey is our go-to medication, for humans. I believe in it for Penny also, and let her have a little lick most days. There are grades of manuka honey, and even here it's might expensive for the medical-grade one - $50 for a little jar. However, there is also the not-so-strong version which is more affordable.
ReplyDeletePenny has an ongoing cough, which at times we've thought might be kennel cough, but now we're resigned to it, as she's had it for a couple of years. One time when we were at the specialist vet, discussing her cough, I asked him about manuka honey, and he said he didn't believe it could heal a cough, because the honey goes down the digestive tract, not the breathing tube. He said it's definitely true that manuka honey is good for healing, though. So I thought, what the heck, if it's in her system it might help.
I myself take manuka honey every day as part of my breakfast.
I'll be very interested to see what you think.
hello mackie its dennis the vizsla dog oh hay wow manooka hunny!!! my mama tayks that wen she thinks she is starting to ketch a cold frum the kids in her klassrum!!! she thinks it wurks if she tayks it soon enuf so i hope it helps yoo feel better soon!!! ok bye
ReplyDeleteI saw your comment on my blog and I'm so sorry to hear you are having ongoing issues with the kennel cough. Have they had the kennel cough vaccination? If so, my vet told me it doesn't stop a dog getting kennel cough, but it means the cough will run its course faster and your dog will recover well. I'm praying for a quick rand complete ecovery for all three dogs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for filling me in. I'm glad all is going well.
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