Pet Injury Remedies
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COMFREY
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[YEA] 02/20/2009: Debi from Converse, Texas: "Comfrey for horse's bowed tendon: Some years back my horse seveerly bowed digital extensor tendon during a fight with another horse through a fence. I immediately started massaging comfrey oil all along the front of the affected leg. Since my vet wanted her movements restricted, this not only gave her medical assistance, it also gave us both psycological benefits. After her confinement was up, I would walk her slowly by hand. I continued the treatment of Comfrey oil for several weeks as she returned to full activity. Now even my vet cannot tell which leg was affected. Only she and I know for sure."
Replies02/21/2009: Susie from Syracuse, NY replies: "Hi Debi, Just curious where you got the comfrey oil? Did you infuse it yourself? Thanking you in advance and I look forward to your response. Wonder how the comfrey oil would work on human tendons? Thank you, Susie"
02/21/2009: Debi from Converse, TX replies: "I got the comfrey oil from a health food store. And yes, I do use it on myself when I need it. It helps bruises and muscle strains. Just massage it into the affected area. I always have either the oil or the salve in my house."
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HOMEOPATHIC LIQUID TRAUMEEL
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[YEA] 07/09/2008: Katharine from Charleston, SC: "I have a rescue dog who came to me with torn ACLs in both of her back knees. She could barely walk. I found a product called Traumeel. It is an all natural anti-inflammatory, analgesic that is GREAT for muscle pains, aches, injuries, sprains, bruises, arthritis, muscle inflammation, etc. It has changed my dog's life. She is running around like a puppy until I get the money for her expensive surgeries. I use the liquid form and drop it on her food twice a day. This is perfectly safe for dogs and cats. It is actually a human product but has been successfully been used on animals for years."
RepliesEC: Ingredients: 50 grams of ointment or gel contains: 0.75 grams each of Arnica montana 3X, Calendula officinalis 1X, Hamamelis virginiana 1X; 0.50 grams each of Aconitum napellus 3X, Belladonna 3X; 0.25 grams each of Bellis perennis 1X, Chamomilla 1X, Echinacea angustifolia 1X, Echinacea purpurea 1X; Millefolium 1X 0.15 gram; Hepar sulphuris calcareum 8X 0.125 gram; Mercurius solubilis 8X 0.06 gram; Symphytum officinale 4X 0.05 gram and Hypericum perforatum 6X 0.045 gram in a hydrophilic base.
09/12/2008: Katharine from Charleston, SC replies: "Hey - just wanted to let you know it is the liquid traumeel I used not the ointment. Thanks!!!! :)"
10/04/2008: Kat from Kodak, TN USA replies: "my dog has a torn acl and also low back problems so I am interested in this remedy. Where can I get it? Thanks so much."
EC: Easy to find. Most health food stores and a few drugstores carry Traumeel, otherwise check online (iherb.com will carry it).
10/16/2008: CP from Industry, CA replies: "My dog was recently diagnosed with cruciate ligament rupture on her hind leg and I was wondering if the Traumeel will help. The vet has her on pain killers, but I don't really want to be giving her pain killers that might be addictive.
If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. Thanks!"
10/17/2008: Katharine from Charleston, SC replies: "The Traumeel will certainly help. It is non-addictive and is (in my experience) as effective as prescription meds. Does your dog have to have surgery?"
10/18/2008: CP from Industry, CA replies: "Thanks for your reply, Katharine! At this moment, our vet has her on the pain killers. We really don't want to have surgery because of her age and her size. She's almost 13 and she's a Chihuahua. What brand of Traumeel are you using? And what dosage do you think I should give her? Thanks again!"
EC: Traumeel is the registered brand name...
10/19/2008: CP from Industry, CA replies: "Thanks for letting me know, EC! I'm new to these natural remedies. I'll check my local Whole Foods to look for Traumeel if not, I'll order from iherb.com. Thanks again!"
11/15/2008: Katharine from Charleston, SC replies: "Traumeel is made by a company called -heel. There is no other product called Traumeel though so it should be easy to find. I agree with your hesitation to do surgery. I would give your dog 5-7 drops of Traumeel twice a day. I would also supplement with a good Glucosamine. Liquid Health makes a K-9 Glucosamine and Chondroitin that has 1600 mg per oz which is great! The Traumeel will help with the inflammation and pain and the Glucosamine will help build some good cartilage around the joint."
01/21/2009: CP from Industry, CA replies: "Thanks again, Katharine!
I've actually been giving her Synflex for the Glucosamine. It's been 4 months and our vet says she's recovered well. He says he wouldn't do surgery on her now...She's even jumping up and down nowadays. =)"
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MULTIPLE REMEDIES TRIED
01/11/2009: Geoffrey from Bronx, NY: "my chow has a torn ligament rear left. using traumeel tabs but thinking about switching to liquid. am also starting something called DGP (natural) which was recommended by vet also. bromelain is another safe natural antiinflamatory. weening her off prescription meds. 70lb dog-50mg bromelain once a day, dgp two pills a day, traumeel one pill twice a day dissolved in a little milk, vit c 250mg, omega 3 1360mg once a day, glucasomine/chondroitin 750/600mg once a day, pet vit. double dose once a day. trying to avoid surgery. most is mixed with food. also doing physical therapy once a week (underwater treadmill) like they do for horses."
Replies06/10/2009: Karla from Erie, PA replies: "Geoffrey or anyone else...have you mixed Dog Gone Pain (DGP) with the Traumeel? I have a Dogue de Bordeaux with a torn cruciate (ACL) in his rear knee and the vet prescribed Deramaxx and pain pill but I do not want to use these. We are crating him when we are not home & at night & keeping him on a leash both inside the house and when we take him outside. I would like to know if it's okay to give both the DGP and Traumeel at the same time. Thanks."
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01/11/2009: Geoffrey from Bronx, NY: "traumeel and dgp for torn ligament for 70lb dog:
would like to correct dosage for glucosamine/chondroitin- 1500mg/1200mg once a day with food. use pliers to crush pills since they are too large for any pill crusher. also adding msm to this formula."
Replies01/21/2009: CP from Industry, CA replies: "Hi Geoffrey, You may want to try Synflex for your Chow, too. I find it easier yo give my dogs everything in liquid forms. ;)"
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REMEDIES NEEDED
04/07/2012: Chickeedoomama from Oob, Me: "My 1 year old yellow lab recently had TPLO surgery to replace his knee. Does anybody have any suggestions on supplements to heal and speed up the recovery process?"
Replies04/07/2012: Judy from Small Town, Nh, Usa replies: "Dear Chickeedoomama from ME, Judging from all the testimonials on a certain website that sells the product, food grade diatomaceous earth (DE) will help your dog's knee heal faster after his surgery. DE contains silica, which strengthens bone and connective tissue. You may find DE at a feed store, but make sure it is labeled Permaguard, which is approved by the FDA as food grade. Otherwise it may be ordered inexpensively online. Just mix a tsp. Of DE into his food, increasing gradually to a Tbsp. I'd also give him unrefined virgin coconut oil in his food, which is said to aid absorption of calcium and magnesium. I'd start with a tsp. And increase gradually to a Tbsp. Or so. After his knee is healed you could cut back perhaps to one or 2 tsps. In his food. Warm it gently to liquid first. Unrefined coconut oil is said to protect from the harmful effects of heated (seed) oils in commercial pet food (and in ours).You could also give him a kelp supplement or tablets at meal time. According to D. C. Jarvis, M. D. In his book Folk Medicine, researchers at Cornell Univ. Found that broken bones healed 20% faster when supplemented with kelp. They found that kelp raised the calcium level of blood.
Additionally, you could give him a comfrey supplement, or better yet, the homeopathic form of comfrey, known as Symphytum. The comfrey plant has been known for centuries as Knitbone, for its aid in healing of bones. Give away from food and store the container away from odors such as cooking or toiletry odors. Avoid excessive handling of the little pills before giving themto your dog."
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