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HWF
An all-natural dietary supplement
MAY HELP YOUR DOG OVERCOME HEARTWORMS
Amber Technology has developed a product that can aid in the elimination of heartworms slowly over a period-of-time allowing the dog’s own immune system to help rid the heartworm from its body. Because it works slowly your dog does not need to be confined and can continue to play as he or she would not allowing over exertion such as racing or breeding. Within weeks, you may notice an increase in energy and decrease in symptoms such as coughing and weakness.
HWF is made without Wormwood and Black Walnut. Wormwood has been known to depress the central nervous system and cause mind-altering changes leading to psychosis when used over long periods of time (usually months). Black Walnut is found to be a high allergen causing hives and other types of allergies. With this information, we have developed a product that (in the long run) may be more beneficial to your dog.
WHAT IS HEARTWORM?
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms living in the arteries of the lungs and in the right side of the heart of dogs, cats and other species of mammals, including wolves, foxes, ferrets, sea lions and (in rare instances) humans. Heartworms are classified as nematodes (roundworms) and are but one of many species of roundworms. The specific roundworm causing heartworm in dogs and cats is known as Dirofilaria immitis.
Dogs or other animals harboring adult worms are the recognized reservoir of infection. Adult worms produce the offspring that circulate in the blood, and are then transmitted to mosquitoes once they bite the infected animal. These offspring (microfilariae) undergo development to an infective larval stage within 14 days in the mosquito, and can then be transmitted to another host (such as a cat) or back to another dog, when the infected mosquito bites again. The infective heartworm larvae travel through a tubular organ within the mosquito's head and are injected into the skin of a new host animal through the mosquito bite wound. In the dog, the larvae progress in their development to an adult form of the worm, and live in the heart and pulmonary vessels, where they continue the life cycle and cause extensive injury. In the cat, the larvae molt as well, but fewer worms survive to adulthood. While dogs suffer severe heart and lung damage from heartworm infection, cat's primary response to the presence of heartworms occurs in the lungs.
Within the dog, the time frame between initial infection and growth to adult worms is approximately six to seven months, eventually arriving in the heart and pulmonary vessels where they begin to produce new offspring. This period is referred to as patency. In cats, it takes seven to eight months before adult worms arrive in the heart and pulmonary vessels, and this is referred to as transient patency. In most cases the life cycle of the heartworm ends here since microfilaria are produced in less than 20% of cats. Some worms may get up to 4 inches long in a cat and 12 to 14 inches long in a dog.
Heavy infestation of heartworms will cause swelling in the lungs, pulmonary arteries, kidney and heart, which will eventually cause the animal to die. It can also cause anemia and liver damage.
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Symptoms may include:
Loss of appetite Lethargy Coughing Weakness Hemorrhage
For both dogs and cats, clinical signs of heartworm disease may not be recognized in the early stages, as the number of heartworms in an animal tends to accumulate gradually over a period of months and sometimes years and after repeated mosquito bites.
Recently infected dogs may exhibit no signs of the disease, while heavily infected dogs may eventually show clinical signs, including:
A mild, persistent cough
Reluctance to move or exercise
Fatigue after only moderate exercise
Reduced appetite and weight loss.
Cats may exhibit clinical signs that are very non-specific, mimicking many other feline diseases. Chronic clinical signs include:
Vomiting
Gagging
Difficulty or rapid breathing
Lethargy
Weight loss
Signs associated with the first stage of heartworm disease, when the heartworms enter a blood vessel and are carried to the pulmonary arteries, are often mistaken for feline asthma or allergic bronchitis, when in fact they are actually due to a syndrome newly defined as Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease (HARD).
HEART FAILURE
The Blood is usually pumped through the arteries of the lung. When the arteries are plugged with worms, the heart must pump harder against the pressure of the plugged arteries. This is called "PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ". The right side of the heart must work very hard to pump the blood.
There will be less space in the pumping chamber for the blood to be pumped if the worms begin backing up into the heart. Using less blood than normal, the heart must pump through the high pressure system of the plugged arteries. The heart has to pump more diligent in order to meet the oxygen demand. One may only hope the point never comes when the heart cannot pump enough.
When a heart muscle is over-worked it will begin to thicken. When this happens it may not conduct electrical impulses as it should. This means “ARRHYTHMIA” can happen as the pumping/filling action may be disrupted. When arrhythmia begins sudden death is a possibility.
Fluid may accumulate in the chest cavity and abdominal cavity if the right side of the heart becomes too weak to keep up leading to a pot bellied appearance (Caval Syndrome) and / or difficulty breathing.
Experience has shown that when there are many heartworms in the right side of the heart and as the HWF is killing off the microfilaria, the worms are so tightly secure the worms are able to send out additional microfilaria making it difficult for the HWF to keep up with the microfilaria (in a normal situation it takes an average of 9 weeks for the HWF to kill the microfilaria).
If at 9 weeks a blood test is performed and there is still microfilaria, one may assume there are many worms residing in the right side of the heart sending out microfilaria. At that point the HWF must be increased slowly by doubling the dose over a period of one month as tolerated. As mentioned above the HWF is a slow process so the dog can continue to maintain their normal activities. Old and weak dogs that are highly infected with heartworms are especially good candidates for HWF.
CHRONIC IMMUNE STIMULATION
When a heartworm positive dog goes without heartworm treatment, the immune system becomes chronically stimulated. Antibodies, which are important tools of the immune system and inflammatory proteins, are produced in high amounts all the time. These antibodies can cause problems by precipitating in the delicate membranes of the eye, kidney, blood vessels, and joints. Antibodies which are stuck in these problem areas, call in the inflammatory cells and damage these delicate membranes. Therefore, this action will cause tremendous tissue damage and pain.
CAVAL SYNDROME
Caval Syndrome represents an especially disastrous form of heartworm disease. There are so many worms residing in the right side of the heart (approximately 100) that the entire right side is filled with worms and they are backing out into the large veins which are feeding the heart. Usually there are no signs of heart disease prior to the collapse, shock, and red blood cell destruction associated with this syndrome. Death usually occurs within 1 to 2 days.
Amber Technology highly recommends taking your dog to the veterinarian for treatment if Caval Syndrome is present to open the dog's jugular vein and physically remove the worms with a special clamp. If enough worms can be removed to re-establish blood flow, the dog may survive. At that point HWF can be used to finish the process. If surgery is not affordable, by any means, HWF can be tried by increasing the dose slowly (double the dose) over a period of one month as tolerated. This method is NOT a guarantee at this point in the heartworm stage.
Heartworm disease is a highly significant problem and must be managed both by dealing with the worms and by dealing with the heart disease.
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Killing heartworms can be dangerous for your animal. Dead worms can clog small blood vessels causing organs to fail making it imperative that your animal be confined to a small space in order to prevent this from happening. Older or sick animals may not be able to tolerate the current protocol. That is why Amber Technology’s slow method with HWF has improved benefits, which allows the dog to recover slowly. This method DOES NOT require your animal to be confined.
One must keep in mind these are HEARTWORMS. The heart is a vital organ. Anytime one works with the heart there is a large risk. The heartworms can dislodge and depart anywhere in the system. The heart can become weakened from the heartworms. Heartworms can get up to 1 foot long. If a dog is harboring a 1-foot long heartworm the time to rid the body of the heartworms can take 36 weeks or longer. Depending on the severity of the heartworm infestation (and condition of the heart) will determine the results of the treatment. Amber Technology does not guarantee the health of your dog (due to conditions out of Amber Technology’s control).
During HWF Treatment:
The kidneys will suffer stress as they work hard to pull the worms through the system. Amber Technology recommends putting your dog on Kidney Rejuvenator in addition to the HWF to help eliminate some of the stress. Keep the dog on the Kidney Rejuvenator throughout the entire treatment for best results. Do not allow your pet to over exert (breeding, racing etc). This can cause worms to dislodge. When a worm dislodges it can clog blood vessels the in heart or lung causing major damage to the organs or even death. Amber Technology recommends using Hawthorn & Dandelion to help keep the heart healthy and strong during the course of the HWF treatment.
Completing the HWF Treatment:
Once your pet has completed the HWF - Take your dog to the Veterinarian for another blood test (under the microscope) to check for microfilaria and/or live heartworms. If the test is negative continue the HWF to prevent further infestation administering once daily. Administer a full body detox using Amber Technology’s Internal Gold Detox Kit for 3 months. After the 3 months you can take your dog off the HWF and Internal God Detox Kit. If Kidney Rejuvenator was not used during the treatment, use the Internal Gold Detox Kit for 4 months continuing to use the HWF to prevent further infestation. If one is not able to get hold of the Internal Gold Detox Kit, continue to use HWF once daily for 6 months then have your dog retested.
After the heartworms expire, they can stay in the system for a period-of-time. It is up to the body to dissolve the heartworms and process them through the kidneys and out the urine. If you had your dog tested with the dead heartworms in the system, the test will show positive. Although on average Amber Technology dogs test negative within 16 weeks but not all dogs will. Every dog is different. Some will recover faster or slower than others. Keep in mind, the longer your dog has heartworms the bigger the risk one is taking for heart, lung, pulmonary arteries, liver or kidney damage.
Suggested Use:
HWF is to be given twice a day (according to the weight of the dog) for 16 - 36 weeks (longer if necessary) depending on the severity of the infestation. Kidney Rejuvenator can be used during treatment to keep the kidneys free and clear (Recommended most to keep the kidneys healthy so the worms can continue to pass through the urinary tract system. Kidneys are one of the organs that can fail during heartworm treatment).
As a Preventative:
HWF can be used as a preventative also. IF in highly infested heartworm areas (Eastern United States), the protocol would be to use the HWF each day during the 1st week and the 3rd week of the month. Use the same amount as on the chart below based on the weight of the pet.
IF in low to average infested heartworm areas (Western United States), the protocol would be to use the HWF each day during the 1st week only of each month. Use the same amount as on the chart below based on the weight of the pet.
Nomogram (chart):
Pet Weight | HWF | # of bottles | # of bottles |
Under 5 lbs | 1.0 ml / 2x day | 1.3 | 3 |
5-15 lbs | 1.6 ml / 2x day | 2.1 | 4.8 |
16-25 lbs | 2.0 ml / 2x day | 2.7 | 6 |
26-50 lbs | 2.4 ml / 2x day | 3.2 | 7.2 |
51-80 lbs | 2.6 ml / 2x day | 3.5 | 7.8 |
81-100 lbs | 3.0 ml / 2x day | 4 | 9 |
101-150 lbs | 3.4 ml / 2x day | 4.5 | 10.2 |
151-200 lbs | 3.6 ml / 2x day | 4.8 | 10.8 |
201-250 lbs | 3.8 ml / 2x day | 5.1 | 11.4 |
251 lbs and up | 4.0 ml / 2x day | 5.3 | 12 |
Do not exceed recommended dose! Monitor weight, as improved health can cause weight gain. Do not use Life Cell Support (in the Internal Gold Detox Kit) until AFTER HWF treatment (once a negative heartworm test has been performed).
The standard dose of Hawthorn & Dandelion is administered orally 1-4 times daily as needed. During the full treatment of HWF the dose is 4 times daily.
When treating more than one pet with the same dropper, it is necessary to assure sterile administration without carry over from pet to pet. The best way to assure this is to use the dropper only to transfer product to an individual sterile oral syringe—a different syringe for each pet. These syringes should be sterilized after each use. Each pet should have its own syringe that is not shared with another pet. If a syringe is not readily available, until one can be found, one may mix the product with a larger volume of flavored fluid (e.g. tuna or salmon water) that is to be lapped from a bowl. However, the use of a syringe assures a more accurate dose.
Long Term Use with Hawthorn & Dandelion:
Co-administration of Hawthorn & Dandelion with HWF should be used through the duration of the treatment. The Hawthorn & Dandelion is used to strengthen the heart and act as a mild diuretic. Hawthorn & Dandelion may need further usage beyond the use of HWF treatment due to the damage heartworms can cause. If further Hawthorn & Dandelion is deemed necessary for the pet, then a maximum use of this product is six months. At that time a one week break period (off) from product is mandated, as is clinical discussion with your veterinary health care provider or with the staff at Amber Technology concerning re-administration of Hawthorn & Dandelion beyond that time period.
HWF Length of Time
It is not a guarantee. Be sure to weigh your dog before starting the HWF. Period of weeks may be longer depending on your pet.
- If your dog is not showing symptoms - 16 weeks
- For symptomatic dogs (i.e. tires easily, loss of appetite, coughing and swelling) - 24 weeks
- Symptomatic longer than 3 months - 26 weeks
- Symptomatic longer than 6 months - 36 weeks
Every dog is different and some will respond more readily than others.
For pregnant dogs, give half the dose during pregnancy. After giving birth give full treatment. Treatment will need to be administered 1 extra month. After treatment is complete put your dog on a low dose of HWF (half the dose once a day) for 3 to 4 months. Monitor weight, as improved health can cause weight gain.
If your dog is on the HWF longer than 36 weeks - Administration of HWF ™ beyond eighteen months mandates a three month holiday (break) from product before re-starting the same rotating schedule using HWF™ as a preventative administering it twice daily for the first five days of each month. If further HWF ™ is deemed necessary for the pet, then a clinical discussion with your veterinary health care provider or with the staff at Amber Technology concerning re-administration of HWF ™ beyond that time period.
Be sure to put your dog on a heartworm preventative AFTER you have STOPPED THE HWF.
WARNING:
Keep HWF ™ out of the reach of children under 16 years of age. One must not exceed the daily recommended dose. It is important to weigh your pet before administration of this product to obtain accurate daily dosing. As with any Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical product, HWF™ may cause an allergic reaction that may manifest as either skin redness, urticaria (hives), peri-orbital edema (swelling around the eyes), or as potentially serious respiratory dysfunction associated with laryngeal edema (inflammation of the larynx).
Any suggestion of allergic reaction, even the most subtle, should alert the pet owner or veterinary health care provider to cease any further administration of HWF™ and to assess for interventional measures for such a reaction. One should have all of the appropriate emergency contact information readily available before starting this or any nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or nutritional supplement.
Early but extensive experience with HWF ™ suggests no signs or symptoms of overdose beyond that which is reflected in a reduction in the pet’s level of activity, increase of cough or loose bowels. If this occurs decrease the dose by half two times a day for two weeks and then over the next two week period slowly increase the amount of HWF ™ to the recommended amount. If a large amount of HWF has been ingested simply stop administering the HWF for two weeks then continue.
For any questions concerning a potential allergic reaction or the adverse reaction of listlessness should be addressed by immediately contacting your veterinary health care provider.
Use of HWF in the presence of endocrine pancreatic dysfunction (e.g. diabetes mellitus or acute infectious ancreatitis) is contraindicated. Evidence of liver disease is a relative contraindication due to the presence of ethyl alcohol in this product. Alcohol may be removed by protocol (for every drop of HWF, add one drop of hot water in order to disipate the alcohol). All benefits and risks of this product should be weighed appropriately before use.
DO NOT administer HWF™ to CATS or BIRDS. VERY IMPORTANT: There is always a danger and risk taken when working with the heart. The heart is a vital organ. The heartworms can dislodge and go anywhere in the system. The heart can become weakened from the heartworms. Heartworms can get up to one-foot long. If a dog is harboring a one-foot long heartworm the time to rid the body of the heartworms can take 36 weeks or longer. Depending on the severity of the heartworm infestation (and condition of the heart) will determine the results of the treatment. Amber Technology does not guarantee the health of your dog (due to conditions out of Amber Technology’s control).
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
HWF Contains:
Black Seed, Licorice, Hawthorn, Hops, Sorrel, Garlic, Apricot Pits, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Flavoring, Ethyl Alcohol, Distilled Water.
Black Seed – Immune Stimulant, Digestive, Detoxifying, Expectorant . Black Seed provides ubiquitous immune and circulatory effects, as well as support for the pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hepatic, and renal systems. Black Seed is a detoxification of the liver and blood pressure. It improves kidney functions, promotes the secretion or expulsion of phlegm, mucus or other matter from the respiratory tract, including the treatment of bronchial asthma (expectorant), and promotes the expulsion of intestinal parasites, digestion and elimination.
Licorice - Anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, immune-activating, demulcent, and expectorant. Licorice promotes healing of ulcers, bronchitis, gastritis, irritable bowel and bowel inflammation, and adrenal insufficiency. Black Seed is a soothing and coating agent in the digestive and urinary tract system. Helps with coughs and sooths sore throats. The demulcent and anti-ulcerogenic action of Licorice is beneficial in gastric and duodenal ulcers. Licorice tea is also given for digestive weakness, especially when accompanied by fatigue and shortness of breath. Licorice has proven antiviral properties and is useful in formulas for viral infections such as HIV or hepatitis.
Hawthorn – Diuretic, Antispasmodic. Hawthorn is primarily used to improve cardiovascular health. Modern research has proven hawthorn to be valuable as an herb to treat cardiovascular problems and promote a healthy heart. It causes more blood flow to reach the muscles of the heart. Hawthorn can also help to reduce the incidence of angina, which is a spasm of the blood vessels, improve the smooth muscle walls of the rest of the circulatory system, improve blood pressure, improve circulation and treat symptoms of mild heart failure, decreasing the occurrence of chest pain, reducing atherosclerosis, and helping with trouble sleeping. Hawthorn will not stop an angina attack. It works by widening blood vessels, especially heart blood vessels, which results in increased heart blood flow.
Hops – Sedative, Nervine, Digestive, Antispasmodic. Hops pillows have long been used as an aid to sleep. It has a beneficial effect on the stomach due to its bitter principle and is used with good result for nervous digestion. Hops can be useful as a strong infusion, or the fresh plant tincture added to hot water, for heart palpitations or abnormal awareness of the heart accompanied by mild to moderate anxiety. Hops will sooth the digestive system and ease cramps and pain.
Sorrel – Diuretic, Anticancer, Laxative. Promotes detoxification & cell regeneration; contains anti-oxidants, to include chlorophyll; said to remove foreign deposits from blood vessel walls, reduce pancreatic inflammation, improve vascular health, & enhance tissue oxygenation; used for diarrhea; thought to promote tumor mass reduction.
Garlic – Antibiotic, Expectorant, Anticoagulant, Tonic. Garlic can also be used to boost immunity, help to fight intestinal infections as well as parasites, treat chest infections or coughs. Works as an expectorant to thin mucus. Garlic has been shown to lower blood pressure by thinning the blood. It also lowers cholesterol levels. Garlic is known to lower the levels of sugar in the blood, making it excellent for use by those who have Type II Diabetes.
Apricot Pits - Antitussive, antiasthmatic, demulcent. Apricot seed is one of the finest herbs for acute cough and bronchitis. It can be used for either hot or cold conditions when combined with the appropriate herbs and is especially good for dry coughs because of its moistening nature. The herb is believed to moisten the intestines; hence, it is useful in those cases when there is constipation associated with the aforementioned conditions. Seeds have been used as a pain killer, asthma, catarrh and cough. Apricot pits contain small, minute amounts of cyanide. However, there should be no problem with the accidental ingestion of a pit, nor is there a problem if the pit is split and exposed to the fruit.
Grapefruit Seed Extract – Bactericide, Fungicide, Antiviral, Anti-Parasitic Compound. The antimicrobial activity of CITRICIDAL (Grapefruit Seed Extract) is in the cytoplasmic membrane where the uptake of the amino acids is prevented and disorganization of the cytoplasmic membrane and leakage of low molecular weight cellular contents.
Flavoring
Ethyl Alcohol – Preservative, Intensifier. Intensifies, while preserving the properties of the herbal tincture.
Distilled Water
HWF has a 4-year shelf life.
"Our dog was diagnosed with heartworms about three months ago and our Vet recommended a rather extended, dangerous and expensive therapy. We decided to try HWF prior to taking the therapy advised by the Vet. Two weeks ago, we had our dog retested for heartworms and he was completely negative. The Vet did not believe the results and sent out a second sample which was also negative. He still did not believe the results and sent it to another lab and it was still negative. Our dog appears completely healthy and shows no ill effects. Congratulations on a great product."
- Wayne L. Cody, Ph.D. -
"For several months during 2002, we used your HWF product for our dog, Mitchell, who probably came to us with heartworms from an abuse situation. During this time, he had two positive tests for heartworm, and we gave up hope to cure him without very expensive and dangerous treatment in the Vet's hospital. Now with HWF, Mitchell's last heartworm test was negative!!! Thank you for your treatment which was non evasive, inexpensive, and SUCCESSFUL!!!
- Bob and Joanne Schihl -
"I participated in your study for heartworm treatment with our dog, Lexie. We finished the treatment in September and tested heartworm positive at that time. Lexie was then tested in February, during routine checkup for vaccinations and tested heartworm negative. We continued giving Lexie HWF throughout the treatment. This treatment seemed to be much gentler on the dog compared to traditional treatment. Thank you for an alternative to traditional treatment which is ordinarily expensive and as potentially lethal as the heartworm disease."
- Fred R. -
"Dear Folks at Ambertech, you have saved our hairy companion! Thank you! I was skeptical, but willing to try anything to make up for our negligence. Because of financial setbacks and the fact that there aren't many outside dogs here, we skipped a visit to the Vet. Pepper is our 13-year-old spayed female black chow. When the heartworm tests proved positive, the Vet said that the $500 treatment would probably kill her and recommended that we just try to keep her from overexerting. He said that large dogs don't live long anyway. I couldn't accept that so I looked for an alternative. I'm glad I found it! After giving Pepper the HWF I took her back to be retested. The Vet said he had never seen a remission of heartworms without the standard treatment and did not recommend the test. I insisted. The Vet was obviously surprised that he could find no evidence of heartworms and he asked what I had given her. I got his email address and sent him your website address. Thank you, thank you."
- Phil S., Naples, TX -
Great News!!!
Harley is a 1-2 yr young 82 lb White German Shepherd/Golden Retriever Mix who came to the rescue as Heartworm positive.
He has been successfully treated using herbal medicine HWF and homeopathy and his test came back NEGATIVE today!
He is Heart Worm FREE and ready for adoption!!
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Let's hear it for Harley!!!!!!!!
Leslie