Bovine colostrum

RavenSophi · 03-27-2009, 12:48 PM

It is amazing for humans externally and internally. I never figured it would be as good for dogs, don't know why, but today I read up on it and found positive testimonies all around. Any one on the board ever supplement with colostrum? If so, how did it work?

LisaT · 03-27-2009, 01:57 PM

You do have to be careful of it in dogs that have any type of autoimmune conditions.

**angelaw** · 03-27-2009, 02:14 PM

why? it's commonly used for people with allergies, there are numerous articles on using it for dogs with allergies and autoimmune issues so am I missing something?

natalie559 · 03-27-2009, 02:42 PM

I tried it once for Penny at the advice of a vet for her allergy symptoms. I noticed no changes so we didn't continue it. Other experiences may certainly vary.

LisaT · 03-27-2009, 08:34 PM

I don't consider allergies really an autoimmune reaction -- it's some kind of different hypersensitivity.

Colostrum will boost the immune system, and thus, it will increase any true autoimmune attack.

Fee · 03-28-2009, 07:43 PM

I have used it on my previous GSD for immune boosting. Can't say for sure but I think it helped him. It was such a long time ago.
I haven't used it since (not needed) but a friend told me that calves suffer when it is collected from their mothers. I tried to google and got conflicting answers about this. The sites selling it said they are not suffering as the mothers have plenty.

Lisa is right, not good for auto-immune diseases. Moducare works better for auto-immune as it is immune modulent vs. boosting but that is best discussed with a (holistic) vet.

Years ago I have taken Colostrum 2 months before allergy season started and I had an easy time of it. I repeated it the next year, again for 2 months, and it kept me allergy free for almost 2-3 years after. I haven't used it again since I am unsure about the calves but it sure helped me.

LisaT · 03-28-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted By: Fee I haven't used it again since I am unsure about the calves but it sure helped me.

I tried it once, my thyroid swelled terribly (autoimmune thyroiditis). I would try it for allergies if it weren't for that!

BowWowMeow · 03-28-2009, 11:25 PM

I used it for Rafi when he had his mange outbreaks. I have no idea whether it worked b/c I was using so many other things too!

Fee · 03-29-2009, 08:22 AM

Lisa, try look into Moducare for your allergies:
http://www.moducare.com/prodconsumer...ID=47&LangID=2

I am going to start now (although a little late). I will also start using the neti pot which is supposed to help a great deal. Querceting also helped me. I am just not good looking after myself as I have either dogs or human emergencies non-stop *sigh

and if I eat food that I am sensitive too, it triggers all kind of things. Do you have food sensitivities as well? Last year my mom also sent us a cream which is an allergy blocker (it's from Switzerland) and this worked so great. It is just hard to get here. If I think of the name I will let you know.
Good luck!

LisaT · 03-29-2009, 12:47 PM

Fee, thanks for the heads up. I used to take Moducare, I'll have to try it.

I use the NOW brand of bioflavanoids (along with my other vitamins) for my allergies (it does contain quercitin!), and they have helped a ton. Mostly my allergies just make me tired to the core (I know the moducare helps with the fatigue), but when I start with the occassional sneezing I use the Hylands homeopathic remedy for Hayfever, and it works within about 10 minutes.
I had lots of years of allergy shots and when I was younger antihistamines. My body rejects them all now.

03-27-2009, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
RavenSophi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 452	Bovine colostrum It is amazing for humans externally and internally. I never figured it would be as good for dogs, don't know why, but today I read up on it and found positive testimonies all around. Any one on the board ever supplement with colostrum? If so, how did it work? __________________ Blake - 2008/06/03

03-27-2009, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Bovine colostrum You do have to be careful of it in dogs that have any type of autoimmune conditions. __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

03-27-2009, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
angelaw Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooksville, FL Posts: 15,225	Re: Bovine colostrum why? it's commonly used for people with allergies, there are numerous articles on using it for dogs with allergies and autoimmune issues so am I missing something? __________________ Angela http://www.vomlandholz.com Hardy, Diesel, Jet, Denial v. Zioner Berg, Iris & Patches the cats

03-27-2009, 02:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
natalie559 Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,863	Re: Bovine colostrum I tried it once for Penny at the advice of a vet for her allergy symptoms. I noticed no changes so we didn't continue it. Other experiences may certainly vary. __________________ Natalie enjoying life with Penny 6/04 & Sasha 1/05 Swing Sets By Design The Easy Way to Quit Smoking <--- A Must Read!

03-27-2009, 08:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Bovine colostrum I don't consider allergies really an autoimmune reaction -- it's some kind of different hypersensitivity. Colostrum will boost the immune system, and thus, it will increase any true autoimmune attack. __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

03-28-2009, 07:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fee Master Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 581	Re: Bovine colostrum I have used it on my previous GSD for immune boosting. Can't say for sure but I think it helped him. It was such a long time ago. I haven't used it since (not needed) but a friend told me that calves suffer when it is collected from their mothers. I tried to google and got conflicting answers about this. The sites selling it said they are not suffering as the mothers have plenty. Lisa is right, not good for auto-immune diseases. Moducare works better for auto-immune as it is immune modulent vs. boosting but that is best discussed with a (holistic) vet. Years ago I have taken Colostrum 2 months before allergy season started and I had an easy time of it. I repeated it the next year, again for 2 months, and it kept me allergy free for almost 2-3 years after. I haven't used it again since I am unsure about the calves but it sure helped me.

03-28-2009, 11:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,797	Re: Bovine colostrum I used it for Rafi when he had his mange outbreaks. I have no idea whether it worked b/c I was using so many other things too! __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

03-29-2009, 08:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Fee Master Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 581	Re: Bovine colostrum Lisa, try look into Moducare for your allergies: http://www.moducare.com/prodconsumer...ID=47&LangID=2 I am going to start now (although a little late). I will also start using the neti pot which is supposed to help a great deal. Querceting also helped me. I am just not good looking after myself as I have either dogs or human emergencies non-stop *sigh and if I eat food that I am sensitive too, it triggers all kind of things. Do you have food sensitivities as well? Last year my mom also sent us a cream which is an allergy blocker (it's from Switzerland) and this worked so great. It is just hard to get here. If I think of the name I will let you know. Good luck!

03-29-2009, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Bovine colostrum Fee, thanks for the heads up. I used to take Moducare, I'll have to try it. I use the NOW brand of bioflavanoids (along with my other vitamins) for my allergies (it does contain quercitin!), and they have helped a ton. Mostly my allergies just make me tired to the core (I know the moducare helps with the fatigue), but when I start with the occassional sneezing I use the Hylands homeopathic remedy for Hayfever, and it works within about 10 minutes. I had lots of years of allergy shots and when I was younger antihistamines. My body rejects them all now. __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

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