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Judy (Denver, Co) on 06/01/2013

My Border Collie mix has been licking his hind paw for last four days. I think he migh have a weed seed or grass seed stuck I can't see anything and he does not limp or act as if it bothers him when he walks but it has to be bothering him because he keeps licking and rarely sleeps. Years ago I had to have a dog put down because he went lame and got mean. Vet did "autopsy" and found a seed that worked its way up his leg.

I am retired and cant afford a vet. Im wondering if anyone knows a way to draw this thing out. I thought of warm salt water on a washrag and keep holding it there and hope for the best. Maybe it will draw the thing out so we can see it and pull it out with tweezers.

Does anybody kow something that will work?

Replied By Om Sairam (Hope, Bc, Canada) on 06/01/2013

To Judy from Denver. Hi, it may be worthwhile to order from a healthfood store the homeopathic remedy MYRISTICA SEBIFERA (brazilian Ucuuba). It works for splinters and foreign bodies and expells them. Try C30 strength. It is said to be useful to keep in the house in case of retained splinters and other objects.

Meanwhile a warm chamomile soak would help. Best regards, Om

Replied By Equusenvy (NV, US) on 03/18/2015

To judy and her border collie, ichthammol ointment is a good drawing salve for pets and people...

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