Dear Friends and Clients,

GUIDANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Don’t go into debt trying to show people how much you love them with gifts. Spend quality time with them instead. Don’t visit your family if they are toxic to where it compromises your mental health. Family is NOT everything. If someone comments on your weight, eat them.

DOG ILLNESS

There is a disease that is going around that is making dogs very sick, and, in some cases, they are dying. Watch for lethargy first. Coughing is a symptom. Nasal and eye discharge are symptoms too.  As soon as you see any of these symptoms, take your dog to the veterinarian. Don’t wait. They now know how to treat it, even if they don’t yet know what it is. It can cause pneumonia in 2 days, and it is better to be safe than sorry. Stay away from doggie daycares, parks, dog parks, etc. as there isn’t any knowledge on how it is spread yet.

VOLTAREN

This is a great topical ointment to treat arthritic joints. This is the brand name, but it does come in generic brands too, labeled as Diclofenac. If you use it, DO NOT LET DOGS LICK IT OFF. It can make them sick and even kill them. If you have horses, it is labeled as Surpass Gel so if you have tolerant horses, a dog could lick it off of them. If you buy Surpass, stop it. You are paying 5 times the price for the same exact thing as the generic Diclofenac which you can get in any pharmacy.

CHRISTMAS DANGERS FOR PETS

There are many dangers for our pets this season. Whatever you do, do not buy rawhide Christmas presents for your dogs. They are not digested and can lead to surgery to have them removed. Collagen chews are okay. If you have a live tree, don’t put anything in the water that the tree is sitting in. Cats love to play with tinsel, but they will eat it and it can cause bowel obstructions. Glass ornaments will break and can cut your pets. Your tree will look great without these things. Be careful with foods this holiday season. There are many foods that are fine for us that are toxic to dogs such as raisins, grapes, chocolate, onions, etc. They can also get pancreatitis from eating fatty foods like ham. I want all of you to have happy, healthy holidays, including your pets.

NEEDED GIFTS

If you know a family that is struggling this Christmas, why not pay their electric bill or get them a gift card for groceries, pay their cell bill or buy them a gas card? These gifts will be much more appreciated than a new sweater or gloves.

SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND CHURCHES

If you are struggling with finding food this holiday season, there are agencies and churches that will help. Many LDS Churches have food pantries that can give you food even if you are not a member. A lot of other churches do food drives and give away the food that is collected. Check with your Community Services Agency to find out where you can get free food. If you are having trouble with rent, the Rural Housing Authority can provide up to $3,000. In rental assistance if you are threatened with eviction. The utility companies also have ways of helping if you are having trouble with paying utilities, especially for veterans and disabled people. There is no shame in asking. Everyone goes through rough patches.

GIFTS OF KNOWLEDGE AND PEACE

I am so honored when I do a reading for someone who is struggling with loss, and they share with me that I have given them peace. What price can you put on that? I will be working throughout the holidays as I love my work. Group readings are a great way to connect to those you have lost so everyone can participate through Skype, Facetime or Zoom. I do have gift certificates for hour and half hour readings that I can send as an e mail or through snail mail. I also have books that teach anyone how to develop their own intuitive abilities as well as training sessions that make great gifts. These are all on my website.
As always, I wish all of you a happy, healthy, abundant holiday season.

Love and light,
Terri Jay Cowgirl Shaman