Has anyone tried NAET treatments for Allergies on their CAT??

I have recently had a vet (online) recommend NAET treatment for my cat with severe allergies that was diagnosed with Feline Idiopathic Ulcerative Dermatitis (FIUD).  

Oral steroids are not strong enough to handle his symptoms & two trials of Atopica have failed.  (vomiting & diarrhea)  The only thing that works is steroid injections & they are given as needed anywhere from 4 to 8 week intervals.  My doctor is very concerned (as am I also) that he will eventually develop diabetes.

Vet mentioned on our last visit that they have a new drug for pets that cannot tolerate Atopica.  He says it has only been approved for dogs at this point.  He said I would be the first person he called when it is approved for cats!  I am hopeful ... but have no idea when this will happen?  So in the meantime .... 

I just would like to get some feedback from someone who has tried this NAET & what their experiences were?  Changes?  Success?  Anything would be helpful ... even negatives are most welcome!  

I would especially be interested in anyone who did it on a 'remote' basis.  This is what I would be forced to do, as I live in a very small town far from holistic vets.

Thanks in advance for any feedback you may have.

Mom2LB

Sorry no one has responded thus far.  I am not familiar with NAET treatment.  Don't even know AT ALL what it is.  Can you explain a little.  That might help others who are reading this thread and you  might get more feedback (or not).  Hoping someone here can help you further

In the meantime, are you continuing with the steroid shots?  I truly understand your concern about developing diabetes, but, gosh, what a quandry. 

Have you by chance seen this thread?  It might be helpful to you, not the Atopica part, but the rest of the conversation:  http://www.thecatsite.com/t/239900/anyone-using-atopica

Mrsgreenjeens,

Thanks for your reply ... and I will explain a little bit about NAET ... first the initials stand for "Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique".  It is an alternative holistic technique where they use the body's natural energy to recognize and clear allergic reactions to various substances.   I guess it would be classified with treatments that are not accepted by mainstream medical (like chiropractic care & acupuncture).  

It is demonstrated on humans & animals in YouTube videos & can be found easily by a search for "NAET treatment".  There are also lots of articles about it on the web if you google it.  It's been in practice for some time now with varying degrees of success.  It is quite expensive & there are no guarantees & that is one of the reasons I was seeking some feedback.

Yes, LB is still on the steroids as it he ONLY treatment that is helpful.  I try to keep them at 2 month intervals, but when he is in too much distress I will just go ahead & seek a shot.  I have recently began giving him distilled water in hopes that if there were some allergens in the water, this would be helpful.  It's too soon to tell if this is going to make a difference.  

I still feed him a grain-free limited ingredient diet of course & he does well on a mix of chicken & pea kibble from Natural Balance & turkey pate that is almost pure meat & vitamin supplements only from Wild Calling.  

I thank you for the recommendation of the thread on Atopica, but I think I have read it already, as I have read most pertaining to allergies & Atopica in my quest for further understanding.   I will check.  Perhaps I missed some information that could be helpful.

Thanks again for your reply.

Mom2LB

I don't have the time to look at YouTube right now (I just get hooked looking at the videos and lose track of time), but I get it...I'll put it in the category of Reiki or Tapping right now (in my mind) although it's got to be a whole lot more for it to be so expensive. 

I'm wondering when you said you are feeding Chicken and pea kibble.  That Chicken could be an allergen.  Rabbit, Venison, Pork, Turkey and  Duck are the  "allowable" proteins for allergic cats when you look at multiple websites.  Lots of folks take turkey off the lists since it's so close to chicken.  Do you think he's be amenable to a change in food right now?  Like maybe to rabbit in both canned and dry.  Or maybe switch him to completely wet food?  I know food can play a HUGE part in allergies.

Mrs Greenjeens,

Actually the pea & chicken kibble & canned turkey are the only food that we have found which he can tolerate after many food elimination trials!   They do not have the additives like soy or fish oil or carageenan, etc.

He has had allergic reactions to fish, duck, rabbit, buffalo, venison & lamb (canned  or kibble in many brands without grains).   When I did a comparison, these all contained some of the additives that he is allergic to also.

I hold my breath & pray that he does not develop an allergy to these two foods, as I do not know what we would do then?   You see, he is allergic to many of the additives where are in most major brands, like soy, fish oil & other additives.

Vet thinks LB is not only allergic to nearly everything, he has a super sensitive immune system as well.  He prescribed him Royal Canin Soy Protein (which has worked for nearly ALL his difficult allergic casees) and LB had an allergic reaction almost immediately!  

Same thing happened when we gave him fish oil tablets in hopes of adding moisture to his seriously dry skin.  He reacted immediately.

The only things I have discovered that are helpful to LB are:

Vetericyn Hot Spot Treatment - it calms the itch & hot spots thereby lengthening the effectiveness of his steroid shots.

Infant tank tops to protect his back from his hind claws (has had 2 surgeries to repair the damages there).

Air purifiers that run 24/7 to keep down dust, allergens & his own dander which are all major irritants to him.

Humidifiers in every room to run 24/7 also & keep the moisture level at 40-50% at all times.  This is very helpful to his dry skin.

Daily brushing & lots of love & play time

I have began distilling his drinking water in hopes of eliminating additional irritants.  I am hopeful this will help, but it's too soon to tell yet.

I keep searching & researching.  I have not been able to find another pet owner with a cat diagnosed with his malady (FIUD) feline idiopathic ulcerative dermatitis.  

I suspect it was caused by vaccines, but have no way to prove it.  All I know is he was healthy & fine before he was neutered & vaccinated.  Afterwards, he began licking & chewing himself so badly & has needed much vet care.

It's quite a challenge, but we keep searching for answers.

Thanks for your helpful suggestions.

Mom2LB

Just throwing this out there, but have you tried making his food yourself, so you know EXACTLY what's in his food?  That way you could possibly give him rabbit, duck, turkey, chicken, etc, and whatever other proteins you want and YOU control everything that's in there (additives).  If you haven't looked into it already, we have an entire sub-forum under nutrition for raw and home-cooked food.  Here is the link,just in case:  http://www.thecatsite.com/f/65/raw-home-cooked-cat-food

How is LB doing?

Hi Minniesunshine,

Thanks for inquiring about LB.  He is doing quite well at the moment.  I am always afraid to hope for too much for too long, as he can turn around so very quickly.

He had his lost depo shot on August 29th & so far he has had a great appetite, plays well & not itching.  I am REALLY hoping that the distilled water is pushing toxins out of his body & not allowing any more in??  

But I am just not sure ... but I am quite hopeful

How is your "fur baby" getting along??  I can't remember what treatment you were pursuing. 

I still have trouble navigating this site ... I get frustrated & have not visited here often.  IF you or anybody you know of is using Atopica for treatment, I have some I would like to give away!  I have some pills & some liquid both.  One expires in Dec. 2016 & the other in Feb. 2017.

I can't throw them away & our local recycling center does not take pet meds!!  

LB will never be able to tolerate them, but I know some take them with no side effects.

Anyway, thanks again for asking & I look forward to hearing how your baby is getting along also!

Mom2LB

Update on LB & finding a home for unused Atopica ...

It has been 2 months since LB's last depo shot & he has been holding pretty well.  He did have a flare-up a few days ago with his hair falling out on his belly & a little redness around his eyes.  

I noted that he had been leaving a LOTS of hair behind on his "Ripple Rug". I had vacuumed it a couple days in a row.  He also began grooming a little too much on his belly.  Since it is made of recyclable materials (plastic bottles) I became concerned that it might be an allergic/irritant trigger for him.  So, I rolled it up & put it in the closet when he was not looking & replaced it with a nice thick crazy quilt that he can roll around in & hide his toys just as well.

I thought he might not like it as well, but he's fine with it & the BONUS is that his itching has decreased as well.  I remembered that one time I bought a cheap synthetic playground which had to go & another throw rug that seemed to irritate him also ... I'm not saying this is the problem, but it does seem suspicious that he has improved since I removed it.

Just thought I would pass it along ... and this is not to say that is the whole problem & throw out your synthetic type rugs, but just to consider all things in our furbaby's environment which could cause them irritation or discomfort.

Also, I had someone who stepped forward to take me up on the offer of the free Atopica to anyone who may make use of it.  Someone did & that is helpful for them & sure beats throwing it away cuz that stuff is pretty expensive.   

Mom2LB

Thank for the update, AND the info about his rug.  That might be very useful in the future for other cats who are particularly sensitive.

Hopefully LB will continue to do well under your loving hands.

Hello,

I am so sorry to hear about your kitty. I do have good news though.

I feel that you should do NAET as soon as possible!

I do distance healing for my kitty since he is a wildman if anyone tries to touch him if he is not in control.

I have had amazing results very quickly.

I use Pamela Bemis in Roslindale MA

617-327-3089

https://www.google.com/webhp?source...&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=pamela+bemis+roslindale+ma

My kitty Mon Chou(black domestic long hair) started with allergies once we got him. 

I was referred to NAET by a woman at a health clinic who has become a friend. She had amazing results for her dog.

Her dog was sick so she brought her to the vet where her blood tests showed high white blood cell count.

She contacted Pam to do a few distance treatments. Her husband was not a believer but let her go ahead as he loves this dog.

After the treatments from Pam, the vet decided(he did not know about the treatments of NAET) that he would like to do some more tests.

The vet was amazed that the blood tests came back normal! Now her husband is a believer in distance healing.

Hearing this I had nothing to lose.

Mine had some blood in his ear and I immediately had him treated with distance NAET for fungus. We live in an old house which is generally know to harbor fungus somewhere.

I am happy to report that he is 100% better! I also have extensive experience in holistic medicine for myself so I used Energetix MyoCamChord for the yeast  about 10 drops in his food 2x a day along with one Standard Process Tuna Omega Oil opened and squeezed on top. He LOVES this! Great for him.

I also have had him treated for dust allergies.

I would highly recommend you trying NAET. If not Pam then someone you have been referred to.

I also use Standard Process Products for felines. One for Body Support and Renal just to insure his health.

I also use grain free food for him. He loves me to cook up organic butternut squash and mix it into his food.

He gobbles it right up!

I hope this is helpful to you.

I am happy to answer any questions or help in any way.

Best,

Joanne