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6 yr old doxie has sore mouth swollen throat

Posted By Lois (Cashiers, NC) on 12/22/2014

I have a female doxie, 6 yrs. old. She has been having problems for almost 2 yrs now. I have had her to 2 different vets and neither has really helped her. She has a very sore mouth and both vets sedated her and cleaned her teeth, about 6 months apart.

The first one said that should solve her problem of plaque build up, bad odor and sore gums. She seemed ok for awhile, but then broke out in a rash of blister like bumps on her underside which the second vet said was staph infection. He put her on antibiotics and prednasone.

She started getting blackened skin on her belly and under arms. She has quite a few black bumps scattered over her body and her hair is coming out. The glands in her throat are swollen, her throat is sore and her mouth is very sore. She drools a lot, sometimes thick and greenish, but most of the time just saliva tinged brownish. This has been going on for almost two years and I don't know which way to turn to help her.

The second vet sedated her and cleaned her teeth about 3 months ago and said she has an overbite and a hole in her upper palate. He doesn't really know what her problem is, but could be an auto immune problem or maybe Lymphoma. He just says keep her on the prednasone and antibiotic. I am convinced she has a systemic yeast infection, but he doesn't think so. She is beginning to not respond as well to these medicines now. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have to find a way to help my sweet little girl. Thanks for any suggestions!

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Replied by TheresaDonate (Mpls., Mn) on 12/22/2014

Theresa

The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.

About Theresa

Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.

Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.

Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and  fueled  her quest for the knowledge held in lore,  and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.

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Hey Lois!

I am sorry to hear about your doxie girl's problems.

Did the vet say why there was a hole in her upper palate? Was it due to the over bite/ bottom teeth hitting the roof of her mouth?

The greenish and brownish discharge make me wonder if her nasal cavity is draining through the hole in her palate; certain nasal cancers could be a possibility.

Predisone and antibiotics are the standard Western treatment for the ambiguous symptoms you have seen. The antibiotics [try] to keep infections at bay and the pred keeps auto immune response at bay as well as inflammation. This route is a 'holding pattern' approach and you should be commended for looking outside the box.

I agree there is a yeast component going on - this can be addressed externally with Ted's Mange Remedy- or his Anti-funal/Anti-staph remedy. Internally Borax in the water will address systemic yeast: Ted gives these doses:

"So a female dog is always 1/8 teaspoon per liter dose. And male dogs is 1/4 teaspoon per liter water. Weight is irrelevant.

Timing:
Borax dosage for 1 week. Then 1/2 dosage in week 2. Stop for 1 week. Resume.

or

Borax dosage for 4 days, then no borax/water for 3 to 4 days. Continue on/off schedule until ailment clears."

Given that a lymphoma or other cancer is suspect, consider Essiac tea - read EC's page about it, and review ways to brew it and administer it here: https://www.earthclinic.com/herbs/essiac-tea.html

I am hoping others with more experience treating cancer will chime in~

Please keep us posted!

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Replied by TheresaDonate (Mpls., Mn) on 12/23/2014

Theresa

The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.

About Theresa

Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.

Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.

Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and  fueled  her quest for the knowledge held in lore,  and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.

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How To Show Theresa Your Appreciation

If you would like to thank Theresa for her helpful posts, she asks if you would please consider making a donation to one of her favorite local rescue organizations, or by making a donation to help the genius contributor, Ted from Bangkok, recover from his stroke.  

http://www.piperslegacy.org/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Get-Bobo-home/1409993732632080?sk=timeline&ref=page_internal

http://ted.earthclinic.com

Hey Lois!

Another thought for you - Ashwagandha in capsule form may be of benefit for your girl.

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Replied by Lois (Cashiers, Nc) on 12/24/2014

Hey Theresa,

Thanks Theresa! I really appreciate your advice and will certainly give it a try. The vet did not say why he thought the hole was in her upper palate. I forgot to mention they pulled two of her bottom teeth that they said were loose at that time. I will try the Borax and other things and will keep you posted. Thanks again!

Where do I get this? I have never heard of it.

Thanks

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Replied by TheresaDonate (Mpls., Mn) on 12/24/2014

Theresa

The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.

About Theresa

Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.

Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.

Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and  fueled  her quest for the knowledge held in lore,  and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.

-----------------------------

How To Show Theresa Your Appreciation

If you would like to thank Theresa for her helpful posts, she asks if you would please consider making a donation to one of her favorite local rescue organizations, or by making a donation to help the genius contributor, Ted from Bangkok, recover from his stroke.  

http://www.piperslegacy.org/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Get-Bobo-home/1409993732632080?sk=timeline&ref=page_internal

http://ted.earthclinic.com

Hey Lois!

Ashwagandha is an herb - you might be able to find it locally at a health food or natural food store, but it certainly can be found online.

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