Megascorbic Prophylaxis and Megascorbic Therapy - A New Orthomolecular Modality in Veterinary Medicine

[Vicki Satta]

Very interesting information I just stumbled upon by accident… it’s interesting news for all who love animals… I am currently encapsulating Vitamin C using ascorbate. Depending on the “formula” the Liposomal Encapsulation of Vitamin C, especially in the commercial products, utilizes the sodium for preservation, but it seems that we don’t need to do that for a sick dog or cat because we are not supplementing with it.

http://www.seanet.com/~alexs/ascorbate/ ... n3-p10.htm

I found this entire link to very interesting for dogs and cats, especially this part:

Epilepsy:
A 4-year-old, 20 pound, mixed male terrier had a history of epileptic seizures several times a month while on heavy doses of Dilantin. Two grams of sodium ascorbate were incorporated in the daily food given the dog. While on the ascorbate and Dilantin, no seizures occurred for a period of two months. When the ascorbate was discontinued, the monthly epileptic seizures returned. Since the ascorbate administration was resumed with Dilantin, the dog has been free of seizures up to the present time (about four months).
Urinary Tract:
When large doses of sodium ascorbate or ascorbic acid are administered and the ascorbate blood levels exceed the kidney threshold, the mammalian kidney is quite efficient in removing the ascorbate from the blood and excreting the excess into the urine. The ascorbate passage through the kidney appears necessary for the physiological homeostasis and efficiency of the kidney. High levels of ascorbate in the urine tend to lower its pH and endow it with antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer and healing qualities. High levels of ascorbate intake, because of this blood to urine transfer should be very beneficial in the prevention and treatment of pathology of the urinary tract. Excretion of high levels of ascorbate in the urine is not “wasted” as many authors in human medicine contend.

A typical case is that of a 3-year-old female miniature poodle with a history of recurring cystitis. Previously she had been treated with urinary sulfas and antibiotics only to have the condition recur in a few weeks. The continued administration of 1 gram of ascorbic acid daily has resulted in a complete remission of the cystitis. This has gone on for 18 months.

Ascorbate administration is also useful in urolithiasis. A4-year-old male cat with recurring urinary calculi was admitted, being unable to urinate. The bladder was emptied with a tom cat catheter. The following morning, the patient was still voiding urine and was released. The client was given a supply of sodium ascorbate and instructions to administer 1-2 grams in the food daily. It has been nine months since the start of this regime and there have been no recurring calculi. It is of interest to note that, in human medicine, as far back as 1946, stone formation has been attributed to a lack of ascorbate (McCormick, 1946).
Spinal Degeneration:
This condition is seen with some degree of frequency at this hospital. Some years ago, a 15 pound male, terrier cross was first presented with a case of spinal degeneration. There was a history of anorexia, slight to moderate ataxia and temperature of 105° F. There was also noticeable intense pain in the lumbar area manifested by arching of the vertebral column in the animal’s attempt at relief. Penicillin and streptomycin were administered, 400,000 units I.M., b.i.d. and Dyporone, 3cc I.M. No favorable response was noted in 12 hours. The patient was referred to the local veterinary school that confirmed the diagnosis of degenerative changes of the spinal cord. The dog was euthanized because there was no known successful therapy at the time.

Later a 10-year-old, 80 pound male Labrador retriever was presented with a similar history of anorexia, loss of weight, slight ataxia, 103.5° F temperature and general listlessness. From similar previous cases that had been diagnosed at the veterinary school, using all available laboratory facilities, the diagnosis of spinal degeneration was made. Penicillin with streptomycin, 800,000 units b.i.d. for 48 hours and oral tetracycline, 250 mg every 8 hours, for 48 hours gave no change in the symptoms. Sodium ascorbate solution at 1 gram per pound of body weight was then injected intravenously, b.i.d. After 16 hours, the temperature returned to normal, 102° F, appetite improved and patient’s activity increased, but the ataxia persisted. The injections of ascorbate were continued b.i.d. for three days at which time the ataxia improved. The patient was then put on oral sodium ascorbate, 60 grams daily in his food. The improvement was progressive and gradual; within three months the patient was normal (no ataxia). Apparently this megascorbic regime aided spinal nerve regeneration.

The client was so impressed that he purchases the sodium ascorbate in kilogram quantities and plans to administer it for the remainder of the dog’s life. This is but one of some 10 cases successfully treated in like manner.

Anyway, it’s interesting!

Vicki