11/01/2026
Lyme disease...
Text copied from my raw feeding group .
I would like to preface my post by saying how grateful we are to be a part of such a wonderful, knowledgeable and kind community. The amount of help we have received over the years with our pups is so incredible – so Thank You all!!
My story is a bit of a repeat of those by Lynda DeShazo Macaleer and Donna Toney Nunnally on testing positive for Lyme and using Dr. Tobin’s Ledum protocol with success.
In July 2025 we did a Wellness bloodwork panel for Frankie and her results came back positive for Lyme. At the time our vet told us that Frankie would probably always test positive going forward. She did not have any symptoms of the disease so the vet recommended an array of other tests some of which we did and some that we didn’t.
I reviewed Lynda and Donna’s posts in this group sharing their experiences with their pups Bonnie and Caleb. I also spoke with Cheryl, Simbelair Labrador our Breeder, and Lynn Halterman, our Breeder’s Breeder (Barra Labradors). I was guided to the proper dose of ledum and did the 3 day protocol right away. Going forward, as Frankie was healthy with no Lyme symptoms I didn’t really think too much about it.
Fast forward to this past week when we did another Wellness bloodwork panel on Frankie (just for informational purposes) and the Lyme result came back NEGATIVE!!
I mentioned to the vet how she had said that Frankie would most likely remain positive for life and she responded that this negative result was very uncommon and she really couldn't explain how Frankie is now negative! I briefly mentioned the ledum to her – there was little interest so I left it at that. PS – I really do love our veterinary clinic and am grateful for the care they give our animals - I am not trying to be negative about them – I know that they are just doing their job they best they can and as they are trained...
But...maybe something that is non-invasive and more natural and has worked for others is worth a try!
