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.
> >
> >
Thanks Papbouv you always come across great information.
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
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