This is what I purchase from Amazon.com - it comes in a two pack:
A couple of days ago I noticed that Oliver was exhibiting signs of a Urinary Tract Infection. The symptoms are usually something like:
- Bloody or cloudy urine - his had a tinge of pink
- Prolonged squatting in litter box (or other places) with very little or nothing coming out
- Squatting in places other than the box
- Crying when using the box
It had been a very long time since Oliver had been sick - in fact the last time was almost 8 years ago and it was also a UTI - I remember only because it happened the same week as my wedding.
Anyway - back to my story - he started exhibiting signs at about 7 pm - long after the vet had closed. In desperation I decided I would start on the colloidal silver. I used a syringe to administer 1 teaspoon by mouth - which he wasn't all that thrilled about I might add. That is a fairly large dose based on his weight. I also soaked a cotton ball and put it on his - ummm - parts...with the hopes that if there was burning it might help. Within about 30 - 45 minutes the prolonged squatting and squatting in places other than the box had stopped.
About midnight I gave him 1/2 teaspoon. He rested comfortably all night. He got four doses over the course of the next day at 1/4 tsp each. Everything seems to be back to normal. He is eating, drinking, playing and using the box normally. He will continue on 4x a day for 3 days - similar to getting an antibiotic.
I did place a call to the vet to discuss what I had done so far and my plan to get his input. He said that if its working go with it. It's much better for the cat than going through a round of powerful antibiotics.
So - here's how it works. In contrast to medical antibiotics that can be used only against specific microbes, colloidal silver has a wide range of effectiveness, eliminating bacteria as well as viruses and fungi. Unlike medical antibiotics, colloidal silver is not known to cause undesirable side effects.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/010038_colloidal_silver_natural_antibiotics.html#ixzz2Ph0G8vJ2
I give it to Phoebe when she shows signs of her allergies starting up. I use it topically on cuts and when the hubs or I get sick I put it in the water dish so the ferrets and the hedgehog get some protection as they can catch human viruses.
I am a true proponent of this stuff - although I am also aware that it is not the be all end all and in some cases does not take the place of medical intervention and prescription drugs. I always check in with my vet when I use it just to make sure I get his opinion and I take my guys in for a check with him if he thinks its warranted.
As always - my disclaimer - I am not a vet and have no training or expertise in this area. Use this product at your own risk and check with your vet to ensure the right course of treatment.
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