Help with dog losing his voice - don't laugh

[Guest guest]

This may seem like a strange request, but I'm hoping that someone

here can help me.

 

I have a German Shepherd and about about a week and a half ago he got

a hold of a small " cooked " chicken wing. Within a couple of days I

noticed that his bark was raspy and horse sounding... I tried several

things using essential oils that was recommended to me to help heal

any scratches or cuts in his throat. Well, since the horseness got

worse and he started to bark less (which is VERY RARE for him - he is

very protective and barks all the time)... I got concerned that maybe

the bone had lodged in his throat..

 

I took him to the vet and Thank GOD no bone was found when they did

an exam and x-ray. The vet really didn't have any suggestions, and

just said if he isn't any better in a couple of weeks bring him back.

Well, that was a whole lot of NO information for the cost of the

visit...

 

I was wondering what if anything could possibly soothe his throat if

it hurts him to bark that is SAFE for a DOG to take as well as

humans. OR to help bring his voice back. Obviously I don't know if it

hurts him or not. He just isn't barking much. It's kind of hard to

keep him from barking at all, but today he hasn't barked at all, and

if he has, I CAN'T HEAR him because of the loss of voice. This big

German Shepherd sounds like a Chahuahua (spelling?)....

 

I know this is a strange request, but hoping that there are dog

lovers out there that may have had a smiliar situation OR knows what

products can be given to dogs to help them to heal as well. OR may

know where to direct me to get information or help for him.

 

I would appreciate you contacting me ASAP so I can maybe help releave

some of his discomfort or help to bring his voice back. If this is

not a topic for the group and you have information please email me

privately off group so I can try and help my dog. He is my companion

and my protector... So I really want to help him if it's at all

possible.

 

Thank you for your time

Health and Blessings

Gail

[Guest guest]

Hey Gail

 

There are both fungus and bacteria that can cause this

 

E-mail me at bama.brat

 

I want more info..

where do you live (City & State is sufficent)

what do you feed

age of dog

recent exposures to woods or water sources (other than regular

drinking water)

Is drinking water clean or does it have algea, debris, etc...

 

The more you can tell me, the more likely I am going to be able to

help you.

 

In the meantime, I would put the dog on colloidal silver... just

squirt some in his mouth at least 2 times a day.

 

Angela

 

, " gb0949 "

<gb0949NewsLtrs wrote:

>

> This may seem like a strange request, but I'm hoping that someone

> here can help me.

>

> I have a German Shepherd and about about a week and a half ago he

got

> a hold of a small " cooked " chicken wing. Within a couple of days I

> noticed that his bark was raspy and horse sounding... I tried

several

> things using essential oils that was recommended to me to help heal

> any scratches or cuts in his throat. Well, since the horseness got

> worse and he started to bark less (which is VERY RARE for him - he

is

> very protective and barks all the time)... I got concerned that

maybe

> the bone had lodged in his throat..

>

> I took him to the vet and Thank GOD no bone was found when they did

> an exam and x-ray. The vet really didn't have any suggestions, and

> just said if he isn't any better in a couple of weeks bring him

back.

> Well, that was a whole lot of NO information for the cost of the

> visit...

>

> I was wondering what if anything could possibly soothe his throat

if

> it hurts him to bark that is SAFE for a DOG to take as well as

> humans. OR to help bring his voice back. Obviously I don't know if

it

> hurts him or not. He just isn't barking much. It's kind of hard to

> keep him from barking at all, but today he hasn't barked at all,

and

> if he has, I CAN'T HEAR him because of the loss of voice. This big

> German Shepherd sounds like a Chahuahua (spelling?)....

>

> I know this is a strange request, but hoping that there are dog

> lovers out there that may have had a smiliar situation OR knows

what

> products can be given to dogs to help them to heal as well. OR may

> know where to direct me to get information or help for him.

>

> I would appreciate you contacting me ASAP so I can maybe help

releave

> some of his discomfort or help to bring his voice back. If this is

> not a topic for the group and you have information please email me

> privately off group so I can try and help my dog. He is my

companion

> and my protector... So I really want to help him if it's at all

> possible.

>

> Thank you for your time

> Health and Blessings

> Gail

>

[Guest guest]

Have you tried slippery elm with honey, and then maybe a touch of gravy or

something to get him to eat it? Honey and slippery elm are very useful in

humans with throat problems. I would think it would work on dogs, and

neither substance is harmful to dogs.

 

Samala,

Renee

 

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This may seem like a strange request, but I'm hoping that someone

here can help me.