Einstein’s News & Health Watch

Just a quick update – Einstein had a follow up vet check last Monday and he continues to improve.

After having almost lost him before Christmas, it feels like a miracle, you know?

He’s gained over 3 pounds, he prances again with his tail flag flying everywhere he walks, and is happily playing with his toys.

His creatinine levels have come down significantly as well.

It’s so great to have him home.

Thank you so much for your support and love. I continue to be hopeful this will have a very happy ending to what could have been a very tragic tale.

Lessons Learned Worth Repeating:

Every time we go to the vet clinic for a check up, Einstein tells me stories about the other animals and we discuss them.

This past week, he was especially saddened because several animals there were in great pain and distress, and felt so confused about what was happening to them. He tried to help them the best he could… but there was only so much he could do for them.

If your animal is ‘off’ and your vet isn’t coming up with answers that help, don’t give up. Keep asking questions and seeking the assistance you need. Their life depends on it.

Listen to your intuition and knowing, and trust what your heart tells you. Stay connected with your animal so they know you still love them, and are not abandoned.

Communicate with your animals so they can tell you how they’re feeling, what helps, what isn’t helping.

Animal communication is so important!

Take the time to explain to your animals what to expect, why they’re there at the vet’s office, and listen to their concerns, fears and worries. It helps ease their pain, fear and anxieties.

More and more people know how to communicate with animals now. You make a HUGE difference when you do this work. Thank you all for the good work you do and for your love of animals – together we are making a difference.

“The love we fail to share is the only pain we live with.” ~ Brian Biro

Einstein’s News & Health Watch

Just a quick update – Einstein had a follow up vet check last Monday and he’s doing SO much better. After having almost lost him before Christmas, it feels like a miracle, you know?

When he came home Thursday after 15 days of intensive care, he was just skin and bones, having lost 7 pounds in 1 month. Now, he’s gaining weight (almost a pound in 4 days – yea!).

He’s also perky and playing with his toys again for the 1st time in over a month. His creatinine levels have come down significantly in only 4 days, his BUN levels have increased a bit but the vet isn’t too worried about that right now, and he’s to stay home with me.

Dr Kirby said to keep doing what I’m doing, and that means that all our efforts are working.
It’s so great to have him home.

Thank you so much for your support and love. I’m hopeful this will have a very happy ending to what could have been a very tragic tale.

Remember:
If your animal is ‘off’ and your vet isn’t coming up with answers that help, don’t give up.
Listen to your intuition and knowing, and trust what your heart tells you.
Communicate with your animals so they can tell you how they’re feeling, what helps and what isn’t helping.
Keep asking questions and seeking the assistance you need. Their life depends on it.

Animal communication is so important! We need to be able to explain to our animals what to expect, why they’re there at the vet’s office, and be able to listen to their concerns, fears and worries. It helps ease their pain, fear and anxieties.

I’m so grateful that more and more people know how to communicate now. You make a HUGE difference when you do this work.

Einstein and I offer our heartfelt thanks to you for keeping him in your prayers.

Thank you all for the good work you do and for your love of animals – together we are making a difference.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” - Mahatma Gandhi

Einstein’s News & Health Watch

We’ve heard from SO many readers from all over the world, and am truly touched and deeply moved to know you care what happens to my forever furrkid, Einstein.

I’m hopeful that by the time you read this that my fuzzy little buddy will have gotten to come home for a few days break from the 24/7 care at the vet clinic.

He’s been there for over two weeks now… and will have to go back to continue his treatment until he’s able to stabilize and maintain on his own.

For those who don’t know, he suddenly got very sick last month. After working with our regular vet to find out what was wrong and not getting anywhere, I took him to a renowned vet specialist. He was at that point in imminent danger of catastrophic kidney failure.

We discovered what was causing the collapse and he’s on the correct treatment protocol now. And since some of what he has is contagious, I’m also undergoing treatment.

Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis and 2 strains of Leptospirosis – Whew!

Our case is unusual but apparently not unprecedented. We were the topic of Dr Kirby’s Pet Show, radio KTSA 550 last week. He taught about diagnosing and working with contagious illnesses in animals, and the stem cell research and protocols he’s developing (he runs the only lab in the country).

I’ve been learning a great deal about these illnesses, what to look for, how they can appear hidden and go unsuspected for years…

I now have a much better, deeper understanding of where to look for answers when animals aren’t feeling well, or who have odd symptoms or are feeling a bit ‘off’.

Did you know that arthritis is one of the symptoms of Lyme and some of these other illnesses, as are Dementia and Alzheimers (in people as well as in animals)?

Blood sugar and diabetes issues, and even reactive airway diseases are also connected to hidden infections like these… so there is much to educate ourselves about.

Lessons Learned and Shared:
Please, if your animal is ‘off’ and your vet isn’t coming up with answers that help, don’t give up.
Listen to your intuition and knowing, and trust what your heart tells you.
Communicate with your animals so they can tell you how they’re feeling, what helps and what isn’t helping.
Keep asking questions and seeking the assistance you need. Their life depends on it.
Einstein and I offer our heartfelt thanks to you for keeping him in your prayers. More next time…

“Courage is not limited to the battlefield. The real tests of courage are much quieter. They are the inner tests, like enduring pain when the room is empty or standing alone when you’re misunderstood.” — Charles Swindoll

Einstein’s News & Health Watch

I’ve received so many questions and heard from so many loved ones from all over the world, I thought I’d create a special section in the newsletter to share what’s going on.

For those who don’t know, he got terribly sick a few weeks ago. We’ve been doing what we can for him with some improvements… but he was still not well, and we didn’t have the answers we needed to know what we are dealing with.

On Wednesday 12/22/10, I knew it was time to seek a second opinion from the best vet in town… and we discovered he was in imminent danger of kidney failure.

Since then it’s been touch and go with him, and he continues to battle several very serious illnesses. He’s been diagnosed with Lyme Disease as well as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, among other things.

He’s still in the vet clinic receiving IV fluids, antibiotics and special food, as they continue to work to stabilize his kidney and liver functions.

The good news is that he’s bright, alert, and bouncing off the walls… he’s eating again too. Yea! They’re calling him the Wild Child.

The great news: His kidney function numbers are definitely improving, so we’re on the right track.
I communicate with and visit Einstein every day and his vet gives me daily reports. They have all fallen in love with him, I even heard Dr Kirby’s 2 kids talking about how wonderful he was and how they wanted a dog just like him.

Einstein also tells me that he hears from lots of friends all day long, and that you are helping keep him company. He enjoys feeling your love and caring, and you give him hope.

He told one of my students about a fluffy white cat that he especially liked. And sure enough, when I checked with the clinic, there she was!

He finds it interesting being there although not always comfortable. He talks to the other animals, finds out their stories and he shares his own.

He does know why he’s there and although he’d prefer to come home, is dealing with it as best he can.

I took him his red blanket with our scent on it, tied it around his neck and told him he was SuperDog, and that he has special powers.

I also gave him a new job description: do what the nice people tell him to do, rest and get well, know he’s loved, and that we’re all eager to see him feeling good again…

I always take time to explain what the vet has found out. Dr Dan Kirby is one of the most respected vets anywhere, and if anyone can pull him through it will be him – and all of us who love him. And it helps a great deal that Einstein likes him.

We feel so bad for the other ill animals there – no one has told them why they’re there.

One poor dog was so desperate, confused and in despair she simply laid down in the waiting room refusing to go back into the clinic! They had to pick her up (all 80 lbs) and carry her back inside… so sad.

Animal communication is so important! We need to explain to our animals what to expect, why they’re there, and be able to listen to their concerns, fears and worries. It helps with their pain and anxieties.

I’m so grateful that more and more people know how to communication now. You make a HUGE difference when you do this work.

Thank you all for the good work you do and for your love of animals – together we are making a difference.

“Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.” -St. Augustine

Einstein Learns a New Trick – How to Shut a Door!

Sounds simple enough doesn’t?  However, not many dogs ever learn to close the door after themselves.  It’s a new level of taking care of themselves in a human world.  I was absolutely thrilled at how easy it was for him to pick this up.

Being able to speak to him directly and show him in my mind exactly what I wanted him to do of course made this task so much easier to teach.

Check out this very cute video of Einstein shutting the door!

Puppies Behind Bars

Puppies Behind Bars is a non-profit in New York state that has inmates training dogs to become guide dogs and assistant dogs to police units. The inmates have the responsibility of the first  stages of the dog training process.  This organization has been around and has been successful since 1997!  To learn more or to donate please visit  http://www.firstgiving.com/gftunovember2009.

Advantage Flea product Melts Plastic?!

Animal Lovers Beware – I came across this frightening article and wanted to share it with anyone who is using Advantage Flea treatment!

A poodle who had Advantage, a spot-on flea treatment, applied just before he was put in his crate for the night, was found literally glued to the crate in the morning. Veterinarians report similar incidents, including damage to the top of an x-ray table (quickly paid for by Bayer). Story verified on the Veterinary Information Network. Click here to read the poodle’s whole story.

No More Homeless Pet’s National Conference in Las Vegas Oct 23-25

Registration is ending soon for this very worthwhile event!

One conference. Five million reasons to come.

Every year, 5 million animals are killed in America’s shelters. Is achieving a country with No More Homeless Pets possible? You bet it is! Every day, more progress is being made, more lives are being saved. But there is still work to be done, and each of us has a part to play.

Topics and presenters include:

• Nathan Winograd, director of the No Kill Advocacy Center, talks about what you can do when your local community says no-kill is impossible.

• Dr. Mike Dix, Best Friends’ chief veterinarian and star of the National Geographic TV show “DogTown,” presents “Ah-choo! Disease Prevention for Rescues and Fosters.” You’ll learn how to spot the most common illnesses in animals, and how to protect your rescued foster animals.

Best Friends 25th anniversary surprises including questions and answers with some of the founders of Best Friends.

And because this year marks Best Friends’ 25th Anniversary, there will be special presentations by the folks who founded Best Friends—and a few anniversary surprises, too!

Click for more information and to register!

When: Friday, October 23, 8 am to Sunday, October 25, 12:30 pm
Where: Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
RSVP: Friday, October 16, 2009

Who’s Teaching Who? Critical Socialization Using Animal Communication & Proper Planning

Val Heart's (Animal Communicator) Friend Einstein

Well, I have to say my mom is the genius here!  You definitely want to socialize your own special puppies.  If you don’t teach us what we need to know when we need to know it, we’ll struggle with those challenges for the rest of our lives.  That’s no fun and is why so many of my fellow canines wind up at shelters, on the streets or euthanized… through no fault of their own.  They just didn’t get the proper training and care in their early impressionable months.  That makes me very sad…

Val:  Thanks, Einstein!  I was determined to teach you everything I could think of starting immediately after you came home with me, because I knew that my job was to give you the best possible start in life. And because I realized that what I taught you could some day save your life, I planned your social outings and training program very carefully.

Remember the day at the dog park when you were off leash and you got scared and in your panic ran lickety split for home and safety?  But you were headed across a busy street?  I yelled, Einstein!  Come!!  And I watched to see what would happen with my heart in my throat.  I knew that you might be hit by a car, and I might lose you that day.

I was so proud of you, as with tears in my eyes and a tremendous feeling of gratitude, I watched as you immediately whirled around and raced back to my side, just like I’d taught you when you were only 9 weeks old.

I have been so appreciative of my ability to communicate with you during the entire socialization and training process.  You needed to know what to expect, how to keep yourself safe and how to interact properly with other people of all shapes, ages, color and sizes, with other dogs, with cats, horses…  You need to understand the games we play – and also communicate back with me for feedback and discussion.

That way I would know what was working and what didn’t work for you.  Every one of us learns differently, and some techniques just don’t work for some as well as they do for others.  You certainly sent me back to the training books and into meditation when we hit the occasional challenge together!  But we’ve always figured it out – I’m so glad you can help me resolve these things together.  You’re a wonderful Teacher.

You delighted the neighborhood when we went to the 4^th of July parade and at only 10 weeks old, you were calm, laid back, gentle, loving and attentive to everyone of all ages, from the very old to the very young.  The postman looks forward to seeing you, and our neighbors are happy to see us when we’re out walking.  You enjoy riding in the car and love going to visit – anywhere at any time, is your motto!

Now, everyone who meets you just falls in love with you.  That’s partly because of the remarkably wisdom you possess, but I like to think it’s also because you love people and are here to touch their hearts and lives, and inspire them.

When you came to live with me at 8 weeks old, I started immediately teaching you to Stay, Sit, Wait – with both hand signals and voice commands, from near and from far away.  You also learned to Come!  Shake Hands, High Five (with both paws) and have even learned to distinguish between your right and your left front paws!

By 2 1/2 months old, you knew the Find It game, and by 3 ½ months old, you knew the names of all your many toys and could distinguish between them when I asked you to Find a certain one.

Boy, I could go on and on singing your praises, but we’d better stop here.  We can tell our Readers more in our next newsletter and Blog, ok?  For today, I hope we’ve inspired someone to do more with their animal friends starting today.

Do dogs or other animals think about leaving a legacy?

Val Heart, animal communicator, helps when deciding on euthenasia and death and dying.

I asked Einstein what he thought he wanted his legacy to be…

Einstein:  I want to be remembered as The Dog Who Changed the World.  I want my legacy to be a world full of humans that I have been able to touch, inspire, educate and teach so that they know, beyond a doubt, that dogs (and all animals) are in fact Divine messengers.  That all animals and other beings are sentient, wise, and are fellow travelers here; and I believe this will help humans enjoy a kinder, gentler, more compassionate, more joyful, stable place of being as the world evolves into it’s next State of Being.