Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 OK, had a lady stop by that has a Doberman that is 8 YO and has a sore on one of his hind legs. It stays infected, he won't leave any kind of bandages on. He got so bad that she thought they were going to have to put him down. He went from 105 to 70 pounds very quickly. He is back home now and has a , oh crud, what are those things called that goes around their neck to keep them from licking?? At any rate, I had told this woman that she should at least try some Emu....as my folks who raise Collie's use it all the time in the summer for hot spots etc. Unfortunately, I ordered some Emu oil from someone I had used before and when I got the oil, it had particles of dirt floating all in it! Ewwwww.....so I had to send it back. I have a chance to get some Ostrich oil, so I may have her try that. Here is my question.....I know that cats are very tough to treat *naturally*, but I don't have a clue when it comes to dogs. Would a poultice of herbs be better, or I was thinking of making a salve of sorts. With the Ostrich oil of course. I went thru my book and found which herbs I want to use, but I'm just not sure which application will help him quicker. Any thoughts??? Chris Kelly Lots of NEW categories added 8/04 Tons of stone and silver jewelry http://www.scentsappeal.net ---------- --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.779 / Virus Database: 526 - Release 10/19/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 I soak all my pets' injuries in lavender hydrolat - my cat comes in from fights with ripped ears, cuts on her paws, etc., the dog gets nettle rash from rummaging around in hedgerows, etc., my husband gets heat rash .... they all get the lavender hydrolat spray! Our labrador fretted once in a kennel when we were away and wore away a big scab on his head from scratching (poor baby!). I made an oil blend with lots of lavender and myrrh essential oils ... we had made a vet appointment too but by the time we got there the vet said it was well on the way to healing and didn't need anything from him. Within days the scab was gone and his hair was growing. As for dilutions .. I go by the size and weight of the animal. With the doberman, I'd soak his wound in neat lavender hydrolat at least three times a day - maybe warm it a little first, then apply an oil/essential oil blend of the same strength for a human. It's great that he won't be able to lick it off ... Hope this helps. Jane - Chris Kelly Wednesday, October 27, 2004 1:58 AM Yet another question! OK, had a lady stop by that has a Doberman that is 8 YO and has a sore on one of his hind legs. It stays infected, he won't leave any kind of bandages on. He got so bad that she thought they were going to have to put him down. He went from 105 to 70 pounds very quickly. He is back home now and has a , oh crud, what are those things called that goes around their neck to keep them from licking?? At any rate, I had told this woman that she should at least try some Emu....as my folks who raise Collie's use it all the time in the summer for hot spots etc. Unfortunately, I ordered some Emu oil from someone I had used before and when I got the oil, it had particles of dirt floating all in it! Ewwwww.....so I had to send it back. I have a chance to get some Ostrich oil, so I may have her try that. Here is my question.....I know that cats are very tough to treat *naturally*, but I don't have a clue when it comes to dogs. Would a poultice of herbs be better, or I was thinking of making a salve of sorts. With the Ostrich oil of course. I went thru my book and found which herbs I want to use, but I'm just not sure which application will help him quicker. Any thoughts??? Chris Kelly Lots of NEW categories added 8/04 Tons of stone and silver jewelry http://www.scentsappeal.net ---------- --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.779 / Virus Database: 526 - Release 10/19/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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