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Re: Mama's Herbal Wound Powder for Pet Wounds

Amy (TX) on 07/09/2025

What is an Epson salt soak? I have a cat with an open wound abscess that has been draining for weeks. It started as a puncture wound, then abscessed. It's an open, small hole now that I can't get to heal and close. I've tried warm compresses with dried Plantain leaves. I just started using 10ppm colloidal silver, but I'm not sure how often to use it. I'm pretty desperate as the vet bill is adding up, antibiotics are not working and I don't want him to have surgery. Any safe, helpful advice is welcome. Thank you!

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Re: Honey, Hydrogen Peroxide, Lemon Juice for Kennel Cough

Dog sitter (United States) on 07/05/2025

Beware, lemons and lemon juice are both toxic to dogs.

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Re: Apple Cider Vinegar for Cane Corso with UTI

Herasmom (Toronto Canada) on 06/27/2025
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Hi I have cane corso girl 2 yo and same problem since yesterday. Peeing often small quantities, constant urge, a bit bloody pee sometimes so I mixed 2 tbsp yogurt, 2 tbsp ACV amd 1 tbsp peanut butter ...she is eating now. I also put diluted ACV (50:50) with water on her scruff and soaked her feet in ACV undiluted this morning. She is already better not peeing so often.



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Infection on Dog's Gums

Phyllis (Edmonton, Ab) on 06/23/2025

First post here - We have 5 dogs. The youngest female developed these small pus pockets (looked like pimples) on the flap of her mouth and on the gums. Hers have grown to the point where they now look like tulips or something. They do not hurt her, but they are communicable since 2 of the other 4 have now got the same. Do dogs get herpes - cold sores, trenchmouth, etc? We can't get to the vet until he is back next week. What are we dealing with here? Anyone else who has seen this on their dogs? I am stymied. Thank y'all.
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Re: Hydrogen Peroxide for Pets

Jacquelyn (NY ) on 06/21/2025

Vicky, do you use honey with peroxide when giving to chickens?

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Re: Giardia in Dogs

Pam E. (SW Calif. Desert) on 06/18/2025
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Cold-Pressed Organic Coconut Oil;

Pure MSM;

Nutribiotic's liquid GrapeFruit Seed Extract (liquid, 33% GFSE + 67% glycerin {essential buffer)

Oregano Oil

About 20 yrs ago I found these remedies on a dog-breeder's website after one of my dogs proved positive for it after having lost 10 lbs (went form 70 to 60 lbs).

She would NOT swallow ANYTHING containing the pills prescribed by conv. vet., so I looked online. Read an article saying that drug is not very affective for Giardia, & that it's Very Bitter! Then found the article sharing natural treatments....

I used the top 3 I listed, as I already had them. The 4th is one my sister later told me she uses for her dogs after they go hiking & swim in a place where they always pick Giardia up. I recall each of them was recommended as effective alone ... but I had 3 n hand, & they're all safe to use, so gave all of them to both my dogs (both showed symptoms I now recognized) mixed in their food w/ water....

PLUS, I gave the one diagnosed an extra feeding daily for a week (along with the nat. meds.), & she gained all her lost weight back that week, & did NOT loose weight after I stopped treating the Giardia!

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Re: Blackstrap Molasses for Arthritis in Dog

Diana (Virginia) on 06/07/2025

Hi there, was wondering dosage of BSM you gave and the weight of your dog? Thank you

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Re: Aural Hematoma in Pets

Pepperpot (Louisiana ) on 06/06/2025

What are the signs/symptoms of aural hematoma from this? I’m treating my cats mites and she does shake a bit sometimes. She did it for a good while before I realized she had something deeper that I couldn’t see. I put castor oil and black started coming out. Now I clean the debris, but it just keeps coming out. She still shakes, but not nearly like before. I’m still working on getting the last bit out . First it was larger black pieces and now it’s tiny bits of black. Though her ears looked clear before they were not. It was all deep in the canal.

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Re: How to Use Diatomaceous Earth for Ear Mites in Dogs?

Pam E. (SW CALIFORNIA) on 06/03/2025

IF your dog had a hacking cough, & if it was related to using DE, it was because it was BREATHED INto its lungs ... NOT ingested as recommended.... I *always* mix a little water in dry food w/ DE, or mix it into canned/moist food ... before serving it to them to eat, which keeps them from being able to breath it in.

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Re: Borax for Arthritis

JH (SoCal) on 05/30/2025

100% Pine Gum Spirits of Terpentine. Another old home remedy. This site has info on it as well.

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Salt Water for Ear Issues in Dogs

Amanda (Seaton, Devon UK) on 05/25/2025
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I have an Italian Spinone - known for ear issues. he has always produced excessive ear wax which after a while begins to smell. I have tried many options and he has even had antibiotics but the problem persists and every so often I have to tweeze a large glob of hair stuck together by this ear wax to clear the earway. Obviously a horrid solution for the dog.

I then remembered my GBGV who had lesser issues, but having gone into the sea and got thoroughly wet, emerged with brilliantly clear clean ears. Salt water! Worth a try. I looked it up on the internet and came across several articles including this remedy. A teaspoon of non idodised salt in a cup of water. I put a drop of this in his ears and bathed the gunk from the outside of his ear and the earflap. it takes seconds, doesn't traumatise him and it works. It seems that after 15 mins the salt breaks down the wax allowing it to make its way out of the ear. It certainly cleans the outside of the ear in seconds.

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Re: ACV for Bladder Stones in Cats

Maria (England ) on 05/24/2025

Hey Josephine! How is your cat doing? My cat Apollo is literally in the same situation but it’s day three since he was unblocked I’m just worried he’s reblocked. I hope your cat is healthy and well!!

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Re: Ivermectin

Rob (Kentucky) on 05/22/2025

@ Arwa (Dubai)

The 1.87% Ivermectin gel (or paste), which is the same strength as the human version which is a pill. I followed the (per weight) directions on the back. Take 4 bar's worth = 125lbs. (by your weight) once a day for 3 days. Mild apple flavor taste. Washed it down with water. Many farm and feed stores offer it like TSC “Tractor Supply Company” here in the USA.

Everyone I have treated with Ivermectin has been with the horse paste. It easy to acquire, no questions asked, OTC.

Note: I’ve been hearing rumors about third party seller are selling some Horse Paste sold on Amazon being COUNTERFEITS. Probable made in China. The cap and syringe are the wrong colors and shape. Durvey the manufacture of ivermecin horse paste is aware of this problem and has informed Amazon

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Re: Ivermectin

Arwa (Dubai) on 05/22/2025

I would like to know as well. So far, I can only find the paste option. If you have any direction on how to take, how much etc I would like to know as well!

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Borax for Pets and Easier oOral Dosing for People?

Sue (UK) on 05/22/2025

Borax for Pets and Easier oOral Dosing for People?

Trying to give a litre of water to a pet is difficult! Sipping a litre throughout the day and being consistent for a human is difficult. So I figured... greater concentration in the litre bottle combined with less frequent but greater 'sips' might work.

Starting with Walter Last's 1 teaspoon Borax in a litre of (distilled) water, of which we know that 1 teaspoon gives 3 mg Boron.

Therefore 18 teaspoons would give you 56mg Boron.

Divide this 18 teaspoons into 6 teaspoons 3 times a day. (Giving 18.66mg Boron per dose) (Also the litre doesn't have to be made up every day)

This would be manageable to give to a dog or for a female human (double the dose for a male). (4 or 5 days a week?)

Can anyone see a problem with this, please? Or has anyone tried this way? I understand it's horses for courses (pardon the pun) but topical application with DMSO is difficult on a very hairy dog!

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Borax Dosage for Dogs and Cats

Sue (UK) on 05/21/2025

Borax 'all in one go' dosing for pets

People speak of adding 'a pinch' of borax to their pet's food and the dosage from Ted is 1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon added to a litre of water. Given that a dog or cat might drink a bowl full of water or half or whatever, is it OK for them to drink the whole (or half) daily dose in one sitting? (This is very different to a human sipping throughout the day or taking 3mg twice a day)

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Re: Borax for Arthritis

Jo (Sydney) on 05/18/2025

Hi!

I had difficulty finding this site. Is it still available?



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Re: Two Dogs with Skin Problems

Dobermom (East Tennessee) on 05/16/2025

For itching / biting at feet, etc, switch to a food that is pea free. No peas or legumes (beans, chickpeas, etc). After years of being woke up with our dog's scratching, it stopped in 1.5 days after changing food.

We were already needing to be chicken and corn free, so it wasn't easy to find something, but so worth it! We have to rescan the ingredient list every time we buy, because in an effort to boost protein levels in foods, they continue to add peas & legumes to reduce cost.

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Coconut Oil, Colloidal Silver for Mites

Deborah (Missouri) on 05/12/2025
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I also recommend trying to use coconut oil mixed with diatomaceous earth a 2 to 1 ratio. 2 cups coconut oil and one cup DE. I also have been messing with black seed oil mixed with collidol silver in a spray bottle.I have been treating myself with a dusting with DE after the shower and then using castor oil over the DE. Castor oil is thicker and seems to stay on my skin longer.

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