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Dr. Blanco DVM and other holistic veterinarians believe that when dogs, cats and other animals experience excessive itching, biting and licking the real culprit may be allergies triggered by inflammation from over-vaccination, as well as a result of environmental toxins and reaction to medications. A deficient in key nutrients can also weaken the organism and predispose animals to suffer from allergies
Also See:
Root Causes of Asthma
Dr. Cynthia Harcourt, DVM - "Allergies represent more
than a local inflammation of the skin. They reflect a
constitutional state. From a holistic standpoint, the approach to
treatment recognizes the deeper constitutional state and restores
order and balance to the whole animal."
People that have pets with skin problems, allergies, stomach
problems and behavioral problems spend hundreds of dollars at the
vet on antibiotics, steroids, tranquilizers, and other medication.
Antibiotics, steroids, and many other medications take a
serious toll on the internal organs and immune systems of our pets.
It becomes a never-ending circle of medication and sickness. Skin
problems and allergies are often symptoms of nutritional deficiency
and toxic overload.
Pet with allergies can be, and often are, unrecognized deficiency diseases. Recognizing
nutritional deficiencies will save you a great deal of frustration
and allow you to make the necessary adjustments in your dog and cat's diet.
Identify and, if possible, avoid allergens to give rapid relief.
Look at the animal's environment when considering allergens
(pollens, plastics, nylon, wool, etc.), toxins (pesticides, chemicals, etc.), irritants
and more. Use the curative power of nature. By eliminating causes
and supporting organ and immune
function with good diet, detoxification and
supplements, the body will heal itself.
Prevent the condition. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
"Has your veterinarian
diagnosed "allergies" and sentenced your beloved pet companion to years of steroid therapy?
Each day I help pets with allergies get off of steroids and help them live longer,
itch-free lives. Get ready to learn how to improve your pet's life the holistic way!" -Dr Shawn Messonnier DVM
Dr. Cynthia Harcourt, DVM - "Allergies represent more
than a local inflammation of the skin. They reflect a constitutional staI
believe that vaccinations, especially the rabies vaccines, are
contributing to a lot of the "allergic" skin problems seen today,
leading to a problem known as vaccinosis, which is characterized by
itchy, dark, thickened skin; especially over the abdomen and under
the legs.
Dr. Anna Maria Gardner -
"...Skin problems are the tip of the iceberg, and represent a
body that is overstressed by the accumulation of years of toxins,
vaccinations and poor diet. The problem is really an immune system
that just cannot cope with the environment we are living in.
It is seen in both dogs and cats, but is more obvious in
the dog. While we have to continue to vaccinate our dogs and cats
against rabies for public health reasons, there are things we can
do to at least minimize the effects of the vaccine on the body.
One thing is to give a dose of the homeopathy remedy Lyssin 30
C, which is made from the saliva of a rabid dog, using the premise
that like treats like, which is the basis of homeopathy. This
should be given as soon as possible after the rabies shot to try
and prevent the development of any adverse reactions to the vaccine. Once the
skin problems are evident, it is worth trying a dose of Thuja 6 C
every day to also remove the effects of the vaccine from the body,
as this is very often needed before other homeopathic treatment can
be started. Other homeopathic remedies may be needed, as prescribed
by a licensed veterinarian, and are very often helpful in cases of
chronic allergies, and can replace the use of steroids in many
A good general approach to skin problems is therefore to
consider them the results of a body loaded with toxins, and
anything that can be done to reduce this load will help the animal.
So a good natural diet is often the single most useful thing that
can be done, as discussed in an earlier edition of this magazine.
This will often make a big difference and is well worth trying
before resorting to steroids, or other drugs. The use of a good
filtered water source or high quality spring water can also help,
as can purifying the air in the home your pet lives in. Replace the
use of dips, sprays and all strong chemicals to
control fleas and ticks with natural flea control. It is a
fact that when your pet becomes healthier, and on a better diet and
preventative health regime, they will be better able to repel the
fleas and not become totally infested. If we can strengthen the
immune system, then we can help the body to heal itself, not
suppress it further with steroids and strong drugs.
In his best selling book, " Pet Allergies: Remedies for an Epidemic", Dr. Alfred Plechner,
DVM, paints a dismal picture for the future of our pets. Animals
are being programmed for disaster, for extinction. Many of them are
biochemical cripples with chronic kidney disease and with defective adrenal glands unable to
manufacture adequate cortisol, a hormone vital for health and
resistance to disease." Allergies can be, and often are,
unrecognized deficiency diseases. Recognizing nutritional
deficiencies will save you a great deal of frustration and allow
you to make the necessary adjustments in your dog's diet."
Dr. Jeffrey Levy, DVM - "Have you ever wondered why some
dogs and cats have severe flea problems, while others are hardly
bothered by the little pests? Fleas can be viewed as an indicator
of an animal's general health. Parasites in general, and fleas in
particular, are most attracted to the weak, unhealthy, or very
young animal whose immune system is not
functioning well. The long-term solution to a flea problem is to
reduce your pet's susceptibility to fleas by improving his/her health."
Doctors tell you that steroids (cortisone, prednisone) only cause
side effects after many years. But new research shows that
permanent damage is immediate and devastating. Studies show that
steroids cause permanent, debilitating effects after a single
dosage. "Steroids are probably the most sleazy of modern day
medications" says John Mills, former professor of medicine at the
University of California, San Francisco and chief of infectious
diseases at San Francisco General Hospital.
My German Shepherd dog Shasta, suffered from allergies and severe
hotspots on her tail. It was a direct result of adverse reaction to vaccines as well as
poor diet. The inflammed area of the tail would swell up with fluid and became extremely sensitive, painful
and very itchy. Poor Shasta would constantly bite and lick the area
to try to obtain some relief.
Homeopathy is noted for its
success to antidote or remove the toxic effects of vaccines and to
re-establish balance in the organism and restore health. Certain
homeopathic remedies taken before and after vaccination can
minimize vaccine damage. A professional
homeopathic vet should be consulted.
Dr. Autumn Drouin, DVM, ND "Do no harm. The animal's
condition must not be made worse in the long run to alleviate
symptoms. Vaccines and flea and heart worm prevention can add to the
body's toxic load, which can lead to further immune system
compromise. Identify and eliminate the cause/s and obstacles to
cure. First, rule out skin parasites such as mites, fleas, ringworm (a fungal
infection), Leishmaniasis (for dogs from warmer
Because the symptoms of inflammation are produced from the
inside out, ointments, shampoos, sprays and dips can only provide
temporary relief and although are beneficial to use for improving
your pet's quality of life during a flare up, long-term treatment
must focus on balancing your pet's immune system.
Steroids (also called prednisone, cortisone or the nondescript 'allergy shot') are the least optimal
treatment choice, as they work by suppressing your pet's immune system. Steroids actually turn the
immune system off, which improves the symptoms remarkably fast but doesn't address the root
issue of why your pet's immune system is over-reacting in the first place.
Not only can steroids have a negative effect on your
pet's liver, adrenal glands and kidneys, but suppressing your pet's
immune system with steroids also allows for opportunistic yeast and
bacteria to grow on your pet's skin, sometimes increasing the
chances that antibiotics may be prescribed.
Antibiotics increase the likelihood of yeast overgrowth, which causes your pet to:
1. Smell like a corn chip
2. Become insanely itchy, which sends you back to the vet for more
Do you see the crazy cycle? The image does a great job of
explaining it further.
As an aside, keep in mind that healthy pets do not smell bad.
Yeast exudes a musty smell, and if your pet smells this way he may
have a problem with yeast overgrowth. Many people assume their pets
should smell this way, but in reality healthy pets should only be
bathed with they're dirty -- not because they're smelly. Bathing
smelly pets in oatmeal (a grain) shampoo often adds fuel to the
fire, requiring the pet to be re-bathed multiple times a week in
order for the owners to tolerate the pet's odor.
A groundswell of nutrition conscious veterinarians are beginning to recommend to their clients
that they supplement their animals diet with a daily dose of
flaxseed oil, chia seeds or oil, and other nutrients for
optimum animal health and vitality. The food your animal eats should
provide all of the nutritional components which are necessary for
all organs and systems of a healthy body to perform in harmonious
A properly functioning body does an amazing job at
preventing disease and healing itself, and to do this it requires the energies and nutrients of a well-balanced diet. In terms of
finding the proper diet for our companions, this means learning to
look beyond our own needs, opinions, and agendas to address the
natural needs of the animals that we care take.
A growing number of veterinarians state that processed pet food is
the main cause of illness and premature death in the modern dog and
cat. In December 1995, the British Journal of Small Animal Practice
published a paper contending that processed pet food supresses the
immune system and leads to liver, kidney, heart and other diseases.
Dr. Kollath, of the Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm, headed a
study done on animals. When young animals were fed cooked and
processed foods they initially appeared to be healthy. However, as
the animals reached adulthood, they began to age more quickly than
normal and also developed chronic degenerative
disease symptoms. A
control group of animals raised on raw foods aged less quickly and
were free of degenerative disease. For a return to health, pets
require a diet which strengthens the immune system and most closely
resembles that which they would get in the wild. It's really easy to do.
The foods you feed your pet will eventually heal or
harm. Feeding your pets a diet of nutritious, healing, and non-allergenic pet foods allows
their immune systems to rest. Balance
your pet's immune system by offering natural, biologically
appropriate wholesome foods is necessary to begin the road to
recovery. Also remember that the more variety you include in your
pet's diet, the less likely your pet will be to react to the same
monotonous foods. Nutritional variety is not only the spice of
life, it's critical for a balanced and healthy immune response --
and for keeping your pet allergy-free.
Immune Support in Pets (for Healthier Skin)
Dr. Shawn Messonnier DVM, author,
The Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats, Prima, 2001
Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are among the most commonly used supplements to
help pets with a variety of medical disorders. Antioxidants are
specific vitamins (such as vitamin C and vitamin E) and plant and
animal compounds (bioflavonoids such as grape seed extract,
quercetin, coenzyme Q-10, ginkgo biloba) that are responsible for
maintaining health.
One of the most common questions I get is this: "What do you
recommend to boost my pet's immune system?" Using nutritional
supplements to boost the immune system in times of illness is very
important for any sick pet.
While supplements can be used to support the immune system
during any illness, I am most often asked to prescribe something
for pets with the following problems: any infectious disease
(especially feline respiratory disease, kennel cough, distemper;)
cancer; mange; and any condition in older pets that just "aren't
acting quite right." In this article, I'll discuss some of the more
commonly used immune-boosting supplements, along with
recommendations on how to keep your pet's immune system acting as
healthy as possible all year long.
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, E. angustifolia, E. pallida) is
the most commonly known immune stimulant which also functions as an
antimicrobial (antiviral and antibacterial) herb. In people,
echinacea is the number-one cold and flu herbal remedy. Currently,
to prevent long term immune system problems, most doctors recommend
using echinacea for a short period of time (3-4 weeks) followed by
a resting period (3-4 weeks) before the herb is resumed.
While supplements can be used in times of illness, maintaining a
healthy immune system important in decreasing the incidence and
severity of disease. Follow the following tips to keep your pet as
healthy as possible.
Dr. Charles W. Brown, DVM - "My colleagues and I have
found this product to be very effective in modulating the immune system. which contains a
leukocyte-type molecule that can passively transfer immunity from
one mammal to another by stimulating cell-mediated immunity and is
antigen specific. "
Jeffrey Levy, DVM - "Simply killing the fleas will not be
effective in the long run in eliminating your pet's flea problem.
There will always be more fleas to replace those you kill. If,
however, you are preparing a high quality homemade diet, and you
still need to apply the flea-killing measures frequently, there is
probably a more serious underlying problem with your pet that
requires veterinary homeopathic treatment."
Because hotspots (red, inflamed, itchy and oozing spot) and
skin allergies are often the result of vaccines' toxicity, I give
my dogs the appropriate homeopathic remedies to antidote the bad
effects of vaccines. These homeopathic medicine can be obtained
from any homeopathic
When I adopted Kuuma, he had one
hotspot on his left thigh, where he had been injected with
vaccines. I immediately gave him a single dose of the homeopathic
remedy Lyssin 200 (hydrophobinum) to antidote the rabie vaccine.
Within a couple of weeks that hotspot had completely healed.
However, two weeks later, a new hotspot developed on his right
thigh. This time I gave him a single dose of thuja 200 to antidote
the other vaccines. I did not attempt to suppress the eczema that
had developed in that area with drugs or creams because I did not
want to interfere with his healing
A couple of months later, Kuuma appeared to have developed flea
bites reaction all over his body and was scratching and biting
himself a lot. However, I only found only a couple of fleas on him
and I suspected that his skin eruptions were the result of
hypersensitiviy to flea bites or that it was toxins discharging
through the skin. I gave him one pellet of the homeopathic remedy
Sulphur 30c once a day for two days and two weeks later I gave him
Calcarea Carbonica 200c one single pellet, one time only. I also
rubbed on his skin my concoction of tea
tree oil twice a week. Within a month, his skin cleared up and he
stopped scratching, even though this is August, the middle of the
flea season. Sulphur and Calc.carb. are known to be deep acting
constitutional remedies. His skin remains clear and he has stopped
biting and scratching himself.
With my other dog, Shasta, it was an
entirely different case. The remedies I used with her would not be
appropriate for Kuuma and the remedies I used for Kuuma would not
have bee appropriate for Shasta. Homeopathic medicine only works on
individual cases, depending on the symptoms and constitution. That
is why it is important to seek the advice
and gudance of a professional homeopath or holistic
With Shasta, I obtained good result with Radium bromite,
graphites and hepar sulph remedies. First, I gave her a single
dose (one pellet) of Radium Bromatum 30 c potency. The
remedy acted well and she remained free of hot spot for the next 3
months. At that point, she had a little flair up and I repeated
radium brom a single dose.
I had to repeat radium (one pellet only) about every 6 to 9
months whenever there was a flair up of her hot spot. Each time
there was a nice improvement. But when she had another severe flair
up I decided to give another remedy: 'graphite' 200c potency, a
single pellet. Again, she had a nice improvement but the hotspot
did not completely disapear. Several weeks later I choose to give
her 'hepar sulph' 1M potency and the results were immediate and
astonishing. Within days, her hot spot completely disappeared. I
also noticed that she became calmer and happier.
In the homeopathic materia medica (Desktop Guide by Roger
Morrison) graphites is listed for: unhealthy skin, (eczema,
psoriasis, scales, urticaria), eruption ooze a thick, yellow or
"honey-like" fluid which dries into golden crystal on the skin and
Chronic (thick) discharges from the ears. This matched Shasta's
symptoms very well and that's why she responded so well to it.
Hepar sulph is also an excellent constitutional remedy which has
powerful action on skin problems.
About radium brom: In Boericke's materia medica, radium is
listed under "skin" Erythema and dermatitis with itching, burning,
swelling, and redness. Burning of skin as if afire. In another book
I read that radium had been successfully used for a sore, oozing
patch of skin. (similar to graphites). There are many other
homeopathic remedies for dermatitis or skin irritation and
inflammation. I happened to choose the above ones according to her
specific constitution and symptoms. Please read the following message.
Important message about
Homeopathic treatment - It is not a good idea to purchase
radium brom and graphites and treat your animal on your own. The
reason? A dozen dogs with similar hot spots would probably require
each a DIFFERENT HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY. A specific homeopathic remedy
that works well for one animal may not get the same results for
another animal. That's because unlike allopathic medicine, a
homeopathic remedy must be specifically selected according to the
individuality and totality of symptoms of your animal as well as
its overall constitution.
While it is true that homeopathy is safe and non toxic, you have
to be VERY careful with radium brom or with other homeopathic
remedies because if you are not familiar with homeopathy and how to
use it you could make matters temporarily worse for your animal. It
takes only a TINY AMOUNT of homeopathy to get results.
"More" does not mean "better" with homeopathy.
If you want to use homeopathy for your animal I strongly
recommend that you seek a consultation with a holistic or
homeopathic veterinarian in your hometown. If there are no such vet
where you live you can always seek a telephone consultation with a holistic vet
or a consultant. A phone consultation can be just as effective
as an office consultation, especially if you already have a
diagnosis of your animal's condition. Homeopathy can achieve
incredible results with all types of chronic or acute disease. You
can place a search on the internet for a holistic vet or a
homeopathic vet or you can choose one in the list I have compiled.
A number of studies have documented the benefits of fatty acid supplements
for allergic pets. In the literature, fatty acid supplements made from
fish oil were effective in reducing symptoms of itching and
inflammation in 11 to 27 percent of allergic dogs and over 50
percent of allergic cats. How well fatty acids work in an allergic
pet depends upon a number of factors, including the product used,
dosage, and the presence of other diseases that can contribute to itching.
"Due to their anti-inflammatory
effects, I routinely use large doses of fatty acids when
treating atopic dermatitis in pets. Like most doctors, I recommend
2 to 4 times the label dose, as research in allergy treatment
indicates that the label dose on most products is too low to exert
an anti-inflammatory influence."
Maybe Rover's paws are constantly damp from being licked and
chewed. Or his scratching keeps you both up at night, even though
he doesn't have fleas. The culprit could be allergies. Allergic skin
disease, or atopic dermatitis, is an extremely common skin disorder
in dogs. It's probably the number one skin problem we treat in my
practice. Many of the affected dogs have not only primary atopic
dermatitis, but secondary problems like bacterial or yeast
infections as well. Dr. Blanco and other veterinarians believe that
excessive itching, biting and licking of the paws are triggered by vaccination.
conventional treatments have relied on corticosteroids and
antihistamines. While effective, corticosteroids have numerous side effects,
including increased thirst and urination, increased appetite,
weight gain, Cushing's disease, Addison's disease, osteoporosis,
increased susceptibility to infection, fatty liver disease,
diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal ulceration, cartilage
degradation, and blood chemistry abnormalities. Side effects of
antihistamines are less common but include sedation and failure to
control the itching.
Complementary therapies are used to reduce or preferably
eliminate the need for chronic drug therapy, allowing relief from
the itching without the troubling side effects so often seen with
conventional treatments.
Arthur Young DVM, always advises his clients to add
to their pets diet. Decades of consuming nutritionally questionable
commercial pet food products, the proven harmful effects of over
vaccination, combined with the unfortunate dependency on steroids
and antibiotics have, according to many reliable sources greatly
contributed to a national decline in animal health. The innate
ability of the body to heal itself has been seriously compromised
in many animals, particularly dogs, cats, and horses.
Glyconutrients are compatible with any type of treatment prescribed
by both conventional and alternative practitioners. These essential
carbohydrates strengthen the body's inner environment which, in
turn, enhances the energy that stimulates the immune system, as
well as a process called "cell communicationâ€. This communication
network results in all of the organs working with one another in an
orderly sequence of body reactions. Without these activities, good
health is impossible to attain. Although the formulation is
produced for human consumption, holistic veterinarians have also
recognized the importance of glyconutrients in supporting the
handling of health challenges in animals. Credit goes to Gunter
Blobel, M.D., Ph.D. (Rockefeller University), winner of the 1999
Nobel Prize for Medicine "for the discovery that (glyco) proteins
have intrinsic signals that govern their transport and localization in the cell."
In 1992, my 2 year old dog, Shasta,
was plagued with flea bites and hot spots (an area that is
inflamed, bleeding, oozing, and hairless.) She was not alone to
suffer miserably from itching and burning. Her doggie friends in
the neighborhood were suffering just as much.
I decided to feed my dogs RAW food (sample diet) and to supplement their
diet with flaxseed oil (linseed oil),
chia seeds, kelp and fulvic minerals
and/or marine phytoplankton (consist of an immense
arsenal and array of naturally occurring powerful phytochemicals,
biochemicals, supercharged antioxidants, free-radical scavengers,
super oxide dismutases, nutrients, enzymes, hormones, amino acids,
antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals), and bee pollen rich in naturally occurring vitamins. I
also treated them with homeopathic
remedies. I saw nice improvement in a matter of weeks.
If fleas begin to bother my dogs occasionally during the hot
summer time and they begin to bite or scrach herself, I give them
homeopathic remedies and an immune support product which help boost their immune system and offers her a
better resistance to flea attacks. The homeopathic remedies I use
are Pullex Irritans 6c and sulphur 30c. Occasionally
I also used Calcarea carbonica 30C or 200C.
I place a single pellet of the sulphur 30c in the water bowl ONE
TIME ONLY and I wait a few weeks to see the result. Sulfur is very
powerful and if used too much or too often can cause a healing crisis. Depending on the
animal and the situation sometimes sulfur may not resolve the
problem. If they continue to have flea bites allergies, I add in
the water bowl one pellet of pullex once everyday for a week or
two. Usually those two remedies solve the problem. (pullex is the
latin name for flea. It is a homeopathic remedy made from the flea
itself) Part 1: how I saved Shasta's
Fortunately you can purchase external treatment salves and
shampoos that contain tea tree oil and other soothing natural
ingredients. Read how I used homeopathic
remedies on my new dog Kuuma.
Hundreds of toxic chemicals are used common
household products. You may have safety latches on your kitchen
cabinets to protect young children from swallowing the cleansers.
Your pets may run on your freshly mopped floor and then lick their
Natural living has reached the mainstream: we are now far more concerned about the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the chemicals that surround us, and recognize that government regulations all too often fall short of safeguarding our health.
Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Everyday Toxics and
Harmful Household Products in the Home Use safe products to replace harmful substances we are exposed to in
our own homes. Whether you suffer from unexplained headaches,
fatigue, or depression, or if you worry about the link between
increased use of toxics and the rising rate of cancer, the many
suggestions in this book can make your life virtually toxic-free!
"Vinegar is a naturally occurring germ killer and is one of the
very first medicines known to man. It was used as a healing
dressing on wounds and infectious sores in Biblical times, and it
is credited with saving the lives of thousands of soldiers during
the Civil War. It was used routinely as a disinfectant on wounds.
It kills germs on contact and it contains bacteria which is
unfriendly to infectious micro-organisms. It is a natural remedy
and most of all, it is safe. Vinegar is particularly useful for
neutralizing alkali burns. And it relieves itchy skin too. We coat
the 'hot spots' with vinegar, full strength, using a cotton ball or
poured directly from the bottle. For a full body treatment, add
four cups of vinegar to the bath water. Be careful not to get the
vinegar/water mixture in the ears and eyes. The vinegar/water
rinses are a quick remedy to relieve minor skin irritations such as
hives, chigger bites, other insect bites and rashes." Carolyn Waller -
Note from Shirley: I have received a few testimonials
from people who use organic white or red vinegar internally and
externally for their animals, including horses, for flea bites and
other minor skin irritation such as hives, etc. I have never used
vinegar on or for my animals and cannot verify the validity of
these statements. If you decide to use vinegar, it is important to
only use only organic white or red vinegar because some
commercial vinegars are made from wood pulp. Here is one
"Animals need not suffer from flea bites at all. For years our
dogs suffered from flea bites.We washed them with flea shampoos,
powdered them with flea powders, bombed the house with aerosols,
flea collars, etc. A friend told us about a method his grandmother
used that was very effective. Take a gallon of water, add four to
six teasoons of white vinegar to it, and give it to your pets as
their only drinking water. If they have a water dish outside, use
this water for that as well. During the winter ( ohio) , I give
them four tsps.. during the summer ( flea season ) I give them six
tsps. We haven't seen a flea in over ten years. It works on any
animal. We have a dog ( seven years old ) that has never seen a
flea. All of these commercial flea preparations are bad for the
health of our pets. We had a dog living with us temporarily that
had lived in North Carolina for awhile, that was almost eaten alive
by fleas down there. We gave her vinegar water and all of her
problems disappeared. I live in the Cleveland Ohio area."
Warning! Dennis W. Thomas, DVM - "As a pet owner, it is
important to know that persistent or recurring ear infections in a
dog commonly are manifestations of other concurring disease
processes. Allergies and hypothyroidism are good examples. Systemic
allergies often cause dermatitis and itching in the ear canal,
which predispose self-trauma and subsequent ear infection.
Hypothyroidism may manifest itself as increased thickness of the
skin and continual release of exudate in the ear canal, which
favors an environment for otitis externa. It is not wise to use
cotton tip applicators in the ear canal. This can be quite painful
to the dog. Also, I don't recommend using alcohol in a dog's
ear. Alcohol will dry the ear, but if there is inflammation or
small scratches in the canal, the alcohol will burn and cause
tremendous pain and further inflammation. If you must use a
product from the shelf at home, use white vinegar diluted 50:50
with water.
Many normal dogs carry the mange parasite. Holistic
veterinarians believe that it becomes a problem and spreads through
the skin when there are immune problems, inherited skin defects or
illness for other reasons. Holistic treatments aim to improve the
general health, particularly the immune system, and to
homeopathically treat the inherited factors.
Dr. Will Falconer DVM - "Demodectic mange mites are
common flora in man and animals. Reread that if you think this is a
typo, because it's a fact: we all have demodectic mites as
residents on our skin. Why aren't we all itchy and broken out with
eruptions? Only one reason: the immune system keeps these parasites
in check. So, when a dog is diagnosed with demodectic mange, and
he's got crusty patches around his face or toes or all over, what
that means, first and foremost, is that his immune system needs
help! Unfortunately, the common treatment is to dip the affected
dogs in very toxic chemicals to kill the mites. So toxic, in fact,
that the personnel dipping
the dog wear rubber gloves and aprons!
This has never made sense to me, as we know poisons have a clearly
detrimental effect on the immune system. Wouldn't it make more
sense to strengthen the immune system and thereby get the normal
flora of mites back in control?
To discourage mites topically, paint on lavender essential oil,
diluted 1:10 with almond oil. This can be applied twice a day. Be
sure to avoid the eyes, however. You'll need to give this regimen
time, from at least a few weeks to a few months. And, again, don't
short change nutrition, avoid vaccines, and work with your
homeopathic veterinarian to improve health and cure the underlying
illness that allowed the immune system to get so sluggish."
Shirley uses
Dr. Ben's Unique Cedar Oil, a safe natural mange and flea control for her animals.
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Welcome spring with a little directed indoor pruning that eases your load and benefits two good causes.
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Allison Reisinger plays chords on her violin, tuning as she waits for her call. When it's time to show her stuff, she steps onto the stage, a picture of confidence and concentration. Faculty judges sit below, pens ready. Allison takes a deep breath and lifts her instrument to her shoulder. Her fingers and bow slyly dance across the strings.
Is artistic talent genetic or a matter of upbringing? Father-daughter painters Peter and Lisa Egeli say "Yes"
You probably know families with a run of talent. History is full of them, in both pure brainery and in hands-on and physical achievements, from sports to art, music to politics.
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|Michael Carlin
October 6, 1958
|Writer, Penciller, Editor
Notable works
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Michael Carlin (born October 6, 1958)[1] is a comic book writer and editor. He has worked principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics since the 1970s.
Early life[edit]
Carlin attended the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan.[2]
Mike Carlin started out in the business at DC Comics as a summer intern in 1974.[3] He was hired by Marvel Comics as a writer and artist on Crazy Magazine, the company's black-and-white humor title. He later became an assistant editor under Mark Gruenwald[4] and wrote a short run of stories in Captain America as well as the Assistant Editors' Month issue of Marvel Team-Up (Aunt May and Franklin Richards vs. Galactus).[5] Carlin moved to DC in 1986, where he became Superman group editor. From 1996-2002, he served as an executive editor at DC Comics.
- 1994 Eisner Award for Best Editor, for the Superman titles[6]
- 1992 Eisner Award for Best Editor, for Superman titles and The Psycho[7]
Appearances within comics[edit]
The Batman Adventures #13, the first DC Comics spinoff of Batman: The Animated Series—features a screwball trio of incompetent super-villains: the Mastermind (a caricature of Mike Carlin), The Perfessor (a caricature of Dennis O'Neil), and Mr. Nice (a caricature of Archie Goodwin), a super-strong but childishly-innocent super-villain.[8]
Superman: The Man of Steel #75, a pastiche of Superman's death in Superman vol. 2|Superman]] volume 2 #75, where Mister Mxyzptlk creates a duplicate of Doomsday. The confrontation culminates with Mxyzptlk meeting the Supreme Being who turns out to be Mike Carlin, the then-editor of the Superman titles, who promptly brings him back to life.
DC Comics[edit]
- Batman: Gotham Knights #21 (Batman Black and White) (2001)
- Cartoon Network Presents #8 (1998)
- Flashpoint: The Canterbury Cricket #1 (2011)
- Flintstones and the Jetsons #1-2 (1997)
- Green Lantern Annual #3 (1987)
- Green Lantern Corps Quarterly #8 (1994)
- Metal Men vol. 2 #1-4 (1993-1994)
- Secret Origins #33 (Mister Miracle) (1988)
- Showcase '95 #2, 6 (1995)
- Star Trek #41-47 (1987-1988)
- Star Trek: The Next Generation #1-6 (1988)
Marvel Comics[edit]
- Amazing High Adventure #1 (1984)
- Bizarre Adventures #34 (1983)
- Captain America #301-306 (1985)
- Daredevil #202 (1984)
- Dazzler #32-34 (1984)
- Ka-Zar the Savage #28-34 (1983-1984)
- Marvel Fanfare #39 (Moon Knight) (1988)
- Marvel Team-Up #137 (1984)
- Masters of the Universe #1-8 (1986-1987)
- Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham #4, 11, 13-14, 17 (1985-1987)
- The Thing #14-17, 23-36 (1984-1986)
- ^ Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Iola, Wisconsin. Archived from the original on October 29, 2010. Retrieved December 12, 2010.
- ^ Talon, Durwin S. (2007). Panel Discussions: Design in Sequential Art Storytelling. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 5. ISBN 1-893905-14-4.
- ^ Superman vol. 2, #4 (April 1987) letters column
- ^ "Bullpen Bulletins," Marvel comics cover-dated February 1984.
- ^ DeFalco, Tom; Gilbert, Laura, ed. (2008). "1980s". Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History. London, United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. p. 216. ISBN 978-0756641238.
The January-dated books in 1984 featured a company-wide event that became known as 'Assistant Editor's Month'...a humorous story in Marvel Team-Up #137 featured Aunt May as the new herald of Galactus.
- ^ "1994 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominees and Winners". Hahn Library Comic Book Awards Almanac. Archived from the original on July 25, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
- ^ "1992 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Nominees and Winners". Hahn Library Comic Book Awards Almanac. Archived from the original on July 23, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
- ^ Batman: Gotham Adventures #13 at the Grand Comics Database
External links[edit]
- Mike Carlin at the Grand Comics Database
- Mike Carlin at the Comic Book DB
- Mike Carlin at Mike's Amazing World of Comics
- Mike Carlin at the Unofficial Handbook of Marvel Comics Creators
|Preceded by
J. M. DeMatteis
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|Preceded by
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Seliger was a primary sponsor of SB 15, which dealt with higher education. Seliger said the legislation would have improved transparency in higher education, and insinuated that Perry may have vetoed the bill to further a personal agenda.
"I am very disappointed by Governor Perry's decision to veto SB 15, a bill that not only puts into statute best practices, but also adds much needed transparency to higher education governance.," Seliger said in a statement. "Given the continued lack of transparency and persistent conflicts, this legislation clearly was necessary, due in no small part to some of Governor Perry's appointees. The decision to veto SB 15 ensures that the conflicts, controversies, and lack of transparency will continue. It harms the reputation of Texas' world class public universities and hinders their ability to attract the best students, faculty, and administrators to this great state. "
Seliger was also miffed at Perry's decision to veto another bill for which he was a primary sponsor, HB 3509, which dealt with endangered species. Seliger said Perry was being anti-business with the decision against HB 3509.
"I am disappointed that the Governor has decided to veto an agreed to bill that many people, including members of his own staff, helped negotiate," Seliger said in a separate statement. "As a leader who prides himself on being pro-business, I can't understand why Governor Perry would reject a piece of legislation that addresses the federal government's assault on Texas through the overreach of the Endangered Species Act. HB 3509 is a thoughtful piece of legislation that develops a statewide approach to the handling of threatened and endangered species listings while ensuring that the state's economic engine, the oil and gas industry, is not crippled.
"I first became involved in this issue when the dunes sagebrush lizard was proposed for listing in 2011 and worked closely with Representative Bonnen, stakeholders, industry and landowners to not only craft a coordinated statewide policy but also establish and allocate dollars to a new dedicated fund for biological research.
"I am proud of the work and foresight of the Legislature, especially in light of the fact that over 100 species are being considered for listing in Texas in the next five years."
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According to data released by TRAI about telecom subscriber base in India at the end of June 2016, Wireline subscriber base declined from 24.88 million at the end of May 16 to 24.74 million at the end of Jun 16. Net reduction in the wireline subscriber base was 0.13 million at the monthly decline rate of 0.52%. The share of urban and rural subscribers in total wireline subscribers were 83.51% and… Read More
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Entertainment spending declines in 1997
April 20, 1999
Consumer expenditures on entertainment fell 1.1 percent in 1997, following an increase of 13.8 percent in 1996. Average annual expenditures on entertainment were $1,813 per consumer unit; that figure was less than for basic necessities such as housing, transportation, and food, and about the same as the average for health care.
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An 8.4-percent decrease in spending on other entertainment supplies, equipment, and services contributed to the overall decrease in entertainment spending in 1997. The subcomponent includes items such as unmotored and motorized recreational vehicles, where relatively small changes in the number of consumers buying such expensive, infrequently purchased items have a large effect on the overall expenditure average.
During 1997, expenditures rose by 2.9 percent for television, radios, and sound equipment and by 2.6 percent for entertainment fees and admissions. However, both of those increases were smaller than the expenditure gains reported in 1996. Spending on pets, toys, and playground equipment decreased 2.4 percent in 1997, after increasing by 4.0 percent the year before.
These data are a product of the BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey. Additional information is available from "Consumer Expenditures in 1997", Report 927.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Entertainment spending declines in 1997 on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/1999/apr/wk3/art02.htm (visited September 27, 2016).
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Penn State coach Bill O'Brien released his first depth chart Tuesday but hinted there will be more fights to win starting jobs in the preseason than the chart indicates.
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Sneak Peek: Berry Sweet Baby Shower
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I'm just now going through all the images from the Berry Sweet Baby Shower that I styled a couple weeks ago (see inspiration board here) and am planning to do a full recap soon, but I couldn't resist posting a little sneak peek right now… so here goes! {The images are courtesy of photographer Jillian […]
Ready to update the Thanksgiving table this year? Check out today's HWTM post over at Real Simple: mini inspiration boards for 3 Contemporary Thanksgiving Tablescapes. (Tables 2 & 3 would actually transition nicely for Christmas as well!)
For the next 7 days, (in addition to our regular posts), we'll be featuring a special "Deal of the Day" from Cambria Cove! Each deal will feature a Cambria Cove gift idea + a promo code for 20% off the featured product. Each promo code is good for 24 hours – from 12:01am 'til midnight […]
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This gorgeous winery-inspired event by Beth Helmstetter features pretty florals in rich shades of burgandy/orange/coral, rustic elements like wooden wine boxes and barrels, and a mouth-watering spread of wines & cheeses (of course!)… all displayed in a gorgeous outdoor setting. These images are great inspiration for a fall or winery-inspired wedding… and I also think […]
After receiving many inquiries about the framed signs & posters from Alison Sweeney's Momma Bird Baby Shower theme, I've decided to make things easy and offer them here in {free} downloadable format. And for those of you celebrating boys on the way, there are now blue & yellow versions of everything as well! Below is […]
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If you loved the fun Oliver plates from cb2 (see earlier post here), then you'll probably also love these coordinating Oliver Martini Glasses. This style is so unique: mixed media hand sketch with a color photo of a maraschino cherry that's actually ON the glass (looks like there's a real cherry in there!). {$4.95 each} […]
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Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered! And the lucky random winners are… commenters #31 – Mindy, and #113 – Cati. Congrats! ***** It's that time of year again, so today's Surprise Giveaway feels especially relevant… Just in time for the season, CardStore.com is offering up $100 Shopping […]
Remember the gorgeous Anthropologie-inspired Owl Baby Shower that we featured last month? Well, there were tons of inquiries about how to make the adorable owl stir sticks that one of the shower hostesses – Jesi Haack from Jesi Haack Weddings – made for the party. When I asked Jesi for the DIY info, she was […]
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These cut paper place cards / drink tags from Etsy shop JonNI Paper and Decorative Art are such a fun, creative way to dress up glasses and bottles! The "LOVE" (available in Leaf, Bird, or Heart) and XOXO designs (pictured below) are perfect for weddings, bridal/engagement showers and Valentine's Day… how cute would the bird […]
Nursery Inspiration Board: Mod Safari Girl
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{Click image to view larger} First things first – apologies for the missing post yesterday. I was just straight-up wiped out after the Berry Sweet Baby Shower for Judy Reyes (Scrubs) up in Santa Monica on Sunday. Everything went great though! I can't post anything until after it comes out in Life&Style on Thursday… but […]


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Financial assistance through low interest loans and grants is available for well construction, repair, and sealing from a variety of programs. These programs are offered through local lenders to homeowners depending on their income level and whether they live in rural or urban areas. The following is a list of loan and grant programs available for well sealing.
Rural Housing Home Improvement Loan and Grant Program
This program offers loans and grants for well construction, repair, and sealing. The Rural Development office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture administers this program. The program is for very low income families who live in a rural area or a community with a population of 25,000 or less. The family income cannot exceed 50 percent of the median county income. Individuals who are 62 years of age or older may qualify for a grant or a combination of a loan and grant; younger applicants are eligible only for loans. For more information and to find the area office for a particular county, call 651-602-7800 or visit the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development website. To find out if your property is in an eligible area, go to the USDA Income and Property Eligibility Site and under Property Eligibility click "Single Family Housing." The counties of Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington are all ineligible. Even if your property is in an eligible area, your eligibility is still subject to income limits.
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The Rehabilitation Loan Program: Provides deferred loan financing to low income homeowners needing to rehabilitate their existing residential housing. The program can be used to include well sealing and well replacement where connection to a municipal water supply is not feasible. The statewide income limit is $18,200 for one person, $20,800 for two persons, and higher for larger families. The loan limit is $27,000.
The Fix-up Fund: Offers loans for well construction, repair, and sealing. The program is designed for homeowners with a gross annual household income of $99,500 or less. There are no restrictions on location in this program. There is a fixed interest rate. A qualifying homeowner may repay the loan with fixed monthly payments. The repayment term will be based on the loan amount and household budget. For a list of participating lenders and the current interest rate, visit Minnesota Houseing Finance Agency website.
For more information on these programs call the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency at 800-710-8871; in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, call 651-296-8215, or visit Minnesota Houseing Finance Agency website and click on "Home Improvement" under "Homebuyers and Homeowners."
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Local counties and Soil and Water Conservation Districts administer this loan program offered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) which provides funding for a wide range of activities that protect water resources including well replacement, well sealing, and other practices that prevent water pollution. You do not need to be a farmer to qualify. Financing to replace wells is available when wells do not comply with requirements for setback or isolation distances (such as minimum distances from septic tanks, drainfields, feedlots, fuel tanks, and pesticide preparation areas), or if the well is contaminated from human activity (such as from septic systems, petroleum products, or pesticides). Any rural landowner is eligible. There are no income limits in this program. The loan terms include a maximum of $200,000, a maximum length of ten years, and a maximum interest rate of 3 percent plus usual and customary fees.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Cornelius Ingram still looks the part.
He still stands 6-feet-4, with a chiseled 250-pound body and a powerful grip that can swallow footballs or an extended hand.
The question is, can he still play the part of the standout athlete, the kind good enough to play varsity basketball as a seventh grader, become a legend in his tiny Florida home town, go to the University of Florida for basketball and football and wow training camp observers as a rookie in 2009 before suffering his second devastating knee injury in two years?
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firebird_360 jespomohi, thanks for welcoming me to the driver 4 forum. i thought i'd sign your guestbook.
Sep 24, 05 5:13am
sign back if you want.
~ Love Angiemozigillidilllionz
Random Signing 3.4
Hello, this is just me on another random signing spree ^^
Well, actually I came here to show off my new stamp >=3
Well, talk to you later
Hello, this is just me on another random signing spree ^^
Well, actually I came here to show off my new stamp >=3
Well, talk to you later
BigRedMachine jespomoI didn't even given you a proper congrats on your birthday in your guestbook?!
Sep 16, 05 8:33pm
Lord, what is I gonna do?!
Well, I guess I'll be doing a very VERY late congrats to our favorite forum jespomo now, eh?
HaPPy BiRthDaY!!!!11!!!CAPSLOCK ON111!!!
Satokasu Suki jespomo
Sep 14, 05 1:25am
I hope you have a great birthday. ^^ Talk to you soon, hopefully!
I hope you have a great birthday. ^^ Talk to you soon, hopefully!
Homunculus Lover jespomoI never noticed the random crap you filled up for your introduction to your guest book signing. ^^;;
Sep 13, 05 6:20pm
Anyway, you stinky posh lad you.
I found the second picture and thought I just had to put it up.
Seeing as you're borin because you don't drink or don't do anything, I thought I'd wish you a happy birthday anyway. Be sure to do something at least fun on your 18th, Robby.
Have a good time, you better have checked your e-mails and oh yeah, I got one more surprise for you.
See ya later. ^^
Im gay with jespomo jespomoI love you so very much.
Sep 11, 05 2:44am
YAYAYAY wha CHANG!!!1 for you! I thought to myself, why not go on a spree?
wha CHANG!!! iz tha greatest saying since Roffling a Woffle too!
From my favorite turtle and yours,
It sure as hell makes me want to drink.
How ya doing?
I love Chobi jespomoI hope you realize that Angela is MY favourite. She loves ME, and eventually she's going to marry ME! She's the most precious thing on Earth to me, and I would never ever give her up to anyone or for anything. My love for her is unconditional.
Aug 30, 05 2:31pm
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themanof_concepcion jespomo999? have a stamp jespomo, chobi love you long time:P
Aug 27, 05 1:29pm
monkey_ninjas316 jespomoSaw you in the GTA:SA forum and I felt like signing your guestbook. Hopefully I will see you more around the forums and if you get the online GTA mod I would be more then happy to own you =) I Don't have a fancy stamp so you will just have to settle with this. Cya l8erz!
Aug 24, 05 4:50am
quoteis it 16?Pick a number 1 to 1000. If you get it right, I'll sign back
I came innocently over to your guestbook and now I have been corrupted! *LE GASP!*
Wow it's a fight that ended up turning into a bowtie! MAY I TRY IT ON PLZ
Omg Robbeh is a hawtttttieeee!
Wow it's a fight that ended up turning into a bowtie! MAY I TRY IT ON PLZ
Omg Robbeh is a hawtttttieeee!
black ied peas jespomoI'm just signing some guestbooks right now so I hope you like this stamp!!!
Aug 17, 05 11:45pm
Bill Cosby is going to desperate measures to get his jello!!!
Captain Charisma jespomo
Aug 17, 05 9:06pm
You OWN3D Zero Tolerance in Smackdown VS Raw 2006 I still remember though when you april fooled me over Loungin shutting down. Cya around Jes!
You used to love me, but I see that your head has been turned by all the newer models... that's ok, I understand... *sniff*
Homunculus Lover jespomoHeh heh heh. You said I wouldn't find you and get you Rob, and yet....Mwhahaha! GOT YA!
Aug 12, 05 10:07pm
Gotcha! I went easy on you...this time.
Harvest Moon girl jespomoColors make Guestbook entries so much fun. Signing cause I'm leaving tomorrow so I won't be seeing you for a while.
Aug 8, 05 3:29am
*hugs* When I come back you sooooo need to tell me all about your vacation.
Say the word out loud. It's an orgasmic experience. XDDD
True dat! =3
God I miss you soo much. =[ I need a guy friend that will listen to me bitch about girly things. Like my period . You're like the close metrosexual friend that really isn't metrosexual that I never had. =[ XD
This is what I got after annoying Mr.foxshy so much he had to make me an image.
=O That's what happens when MSN takes over your mind. It's very contageous too...LIKE YOUR COOTIES!!! IT TOOK ME 2 WEEKS TO BE ABLE TO GET RID OF THEM!!!! EVERYONE BUT ANGIE BABE WUZ AFRAIDERS!!!
Well I need to start packing so I'll leave you with a quote or two...or SOME PICK UP LINES YAY
Hi, I need your help! My mom says that if I don't get a date by tomorrow,
she's putting me up for adoption.
Hi, I'm Batman. Wanna see my batmobile?
How is your fever? [you-What fever?] Oh... you just look hot to me.
How much did it cost? (you-What?) The surgery that made you so hot!
I believe that it was Socrates who opined, "Know thyself." Well, I already
know myself, how about I get to know you?
I can read palms. {write your # on their hand} Oooh it says your gonna call
me soon!
God these are amusing
Random Tombstones: John Yeast - "Pardon me for not rising."
"I told you I was sick!!!"
"Here lies Lotta Dust"
"Here lies Jonathan Blake, Stepped on the gas, Instead of the brake."
"Here lies an Atheist, All dressed up and no place to go."
Tonester wuz hurr <3
Bill_Cozby jespomoIt's beyond me why people consider you "popular" You are really not funny. The only people who see you as funny are the ones who are suckups to members so they can act cool themselfs. The homosexual crap wasnt funny you bolding peice of chit. Die
Aug 4, 05 3:22am
Actual bl3nd3rvill3 resident quote:
"Famous bl3nd3rville resident? Wow, that's a good question! We do in fact have all of those famous residents traveling along with the World Famous Burtos & Kohlner's Amazing Circus! Like Malcon Fatumas only has 5 fingers! How weird is that huh? "


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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Trial With Dutasteride And Tamsulosin Combination Treatment
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|Tracking Information
|First Received Date ICMJE
|August 24, 2004
|Last Updated Date
|April 11, 2013
|Start Date ICMJE
|November 2003
|Primary Completion Date
|September 2009 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00090103 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
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|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
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|Brief Title ICMJE
|Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Trial With Dutasteride And Tamsulosin Combination Treatment
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|Brief Summary
|This study will investigate the efficacy and safety of treatment with dutasteride and tamsulosin, administered once daily for 4 years, alone and in combination, on the improvement of symptoms and clinical outcome in men with moderate to severe symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Study visits are every 3 months for up to 4 years (18 clinic visits). Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is done annually.
|Detailed Description
|A randomised, double-blind, parallel group study to investigate the efficacy and safety of treatment with Dutasteride (0.5 mg) and Tamsulosin (0.4 mg), administered once daily for 4 years, alone and in combination, on the improvement of symptoms and clinical outcome in men with moderate to severe symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia.
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Phase
|Phase 3
|Study Design ICMJE
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Condition ICMJE
|Prostatic Hyperplasia
|Intervention ICMJE
|Study Arm (s)
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* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Enrollment ICMJE
|Completion Date
|September 2009
|Primary Completion Date
|September 2009 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
A subject will not be eligible for inclusion in this study if any of the following criteria apply:
Note: If total serum PSA is >4ng/mL and unless PSA value has been stable for at least the past 2 years, the investigator should make every appropriate effort to exclude the possibility of prostate cancer, e.g. further DRE, review TRUS taken within previous month, consider 8-12 core prostate biopsy in accordance with routine clinical practice.
Note: the purpose of this criteria is to be able to standardise baseline symptom severity for all enrolled patients prior to randomisation and not to specifically exclude current alpha-adrenoreceptor blocker users from participation in the study.
|50 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
|Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
|Listed Location Countries ICMJE
|Argentina, Brazil, France, Iceland, Israel, Mexico, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom
|Removed Location Countries
|Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Korea, Republic of, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United States
|Administrative Information
|NCT Number ICMJE
|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|Not Provided
|Plan to Share Data
|Not Provided
|IPD Description
|Not Provided
|Responsible Party
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|Collaborators ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Investigators ICMJE
|Information Provided By
|Verification Date
|March 2012
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