Important Please Read

[papbouv]

Date: Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:51 am ((PST))
> >
> > Rescue Remedy Candies contain Xylitol !!!!!!!!!
> > Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:08 am (PST)
> > This needs the attention of any pet owner. Especially if you have ever
> > used Bach flower remedies READ LABELS.
> >
> > See article:
> >
> >
> > From a blog article on Maine pets.com by Nancy Freedman-Smith CPDT at
> > http://mainepets.mainetoday.com/blogentry.html?id=9116
> >
> > Rescue Remedy Candies contain Xylitol!!!!!!!
> > Nov 13, 2008 11:06 AM 20 comments, below
> >
> > Categories: Pet Care and Health Tags: Xylitol, Boycott, Dogs, Poison,
> > Health
> >
> > Rescue Remedy, a Bach flower essence, is used widely for it's calming
> > effects on both people and dogs. As a trainer I would say I suggest the
> > use of Rescue Remedy to at least 8 people a month.
> > Callie my fearful foster pup is on her second bottle of Rescue Remedy
> > Spray. I have also used it on myself during one particularly anxiety
> > ridden event and it did help me to take the edge off.
> > While it is difficult to tell if Rescue Remedy actually works on dogs, in
> > many cases I have seen, it sure does seem to. I had used it confidently up
> > until yesterday when Rescue Remedy could have KILLED my client's dogs.
> >
> > BEWARE!!! The self proclaimed yoga in a box, has a candy that contains
> > Xylitol, a natural sweeter that is fine for humans but toxic for dogs.
> > Chocolate, grapes, raisins and onions have nothing on Xylitol and the
> > product is becoming more in common in everything to include gum,
> > toothpaste, Jello, candy, mouthwash and baked goods.
> >
> > Yesterday on my third visit to the home of two young sibling males, it was
> > noted that both dogs have been exhibiting varying degrees of stress. The
> > owner and I were discussing the possibility of trialing them on a
> > homeopathic essence, and she already knew of the wonders of Rescue Remedy
> > and mentioned that she had the candy.
> >
> > Bach flower essences are widely used in the pet world, and in a million
> > bazillion years I would never expect a Bach product would have Xylitol in
> > it. I take full accountability for giving the dogs the candy and not
> > reading the label more carefully, but at the same time I strongly feel
> > that if I gave it to the dogs, and thought, hey wow, I no longer have to
> > hold the dogs mouth open and force it down their gullet, I am not alone.
> >
> > I think that shows just how dangerous having Xylitol in Rescue Remedy
> > candy is, and I vow to boycott until either:
> >
> > A-Xylitol is removed,
> > or
> > B-the package contains a huge warning label.
> >
> > For the record I think all products with Xylitol should contain warning
> > labels, and products containing Xylitol are not allowed in my home and
> > even my kids know to check the ingredients. Be aware also that Xylitol is
> > sold in bulk and more and more people are using it to bake with.
> >
> > Of course we called the ER and with some degree of difficulty got both
> > dogs to vomit. We then called the poison control number.
> > Poison control will be contaacting Bach to find out the actual amount of
> > Xylitol per candy so in the future they can be of more assistance to dogs
> > and their families in needs.
> >
> > WARNING---We did learn from Poison Control that Tic Tacs contain the
> > highest amounts of Xylitol and that Tic Tacs are responsible for making
> > more dogs sick than any other product.
> >
> > While surfing around the web I found web site after web site claiming that
> > Bach flowers are 100 % safe for dogs. Obviously --- not all of them! While
> > I understand fully that the product is not made specifically for dogs, the
> > many essences that certified Bach flower practitioners prescribe for dogs
> > every day are not either.
> >
> > I am waiting to hear how the two dogs are doing, and will update on them
> > soon. I feel horrible, and again offer my most sincere apology to the
> > family. I truly believe that if I made the mistake it is likely that
> > others could to unless Bach either takes the ingredient out, or issues a
> > warning on the package.
> >
> >

[Dee Dee and Hallie]

Thanks Papbouv you always come across great information.

[papbouv]

Dee Dee I did nto even know they had a Rescue Remedy candy so I'm always telling people how great the Rescue Remedy is so thought I had better get this information out too. I got it from the lady that made Buddy's winter coats + rain coats for Buddy & Patches at Cozy Horse.com. She got it from one of the dog magazines pretty sure is is very reliable information. This was e- mailed to me but I think it was on the Doberman form too. Now days after the China episode we have to do everything we can to protect our Fur Kids.Papbouv

[Norman]

Found this on the companies website:

21 High Street, Suite 302, North Andover, MA 01845
t: 978-988-3833 800-319-9151 f: 978-988-0233 www.nelsons.net
Nelsons statement on use of Xylitol in Rescue Pastilles re: pets
There has been some confusion from pet owners recently reported on
blogging websites regarding Rescue® Pastilles and animals. Nelsons does
not recommend giving Rescue Pastilles (a medicine intended for humans) to
any animal as they contain Xylitol - a natural sweetener found to improve
human oral hygiene, but which is not suitable for pets.
To clear up any misunderstanding, Rescue® Remedy spray and dropper
products and Bachâ,,¢ Original Flower Remedies do not contain Xylitol.
For animals, we recommend Rescue® Remedy Pet from the Rescue range.
Rescue Remedy Pet is a blend of five Bach flower essences in an alcoholfree,
glycerine formula. It is available as a dropper purchasable at Whole
Foods Market or online at www.rescueremedy.com/pets.
We recommend that pet owners should always check with their vet before
giving any new health product to their animals.
Regards.
Cynthia Batterman
President, No/So America