Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Speaking of dogs....do any of you use ANY oils on your animals? I know YL really promotes that - and there is even a list that promotes the same (run by a YL groupie) and you can't really say anything but yes yes yes on that group...but anyway - my situation is this...my little doxie broke his back leg, and had surgery and cast put on last Thursday - so it will be a week this Thursday. He is still pretty 'out of it' .. he won't walk on the cast, I have to carry him outside to do his bs..and even then he won't do anything - last time he had a bm' was last Sat .. but the vet said he wasn't too worried about that (????) he has peed on himself/blanket when he can't hold it any longer - so at least I know he's elimiating that. He just mostly lays there and when awake, whines, whimpers and looks pathetic. I usually carry him to whatever room I'm in and he lays on his blanket and sleeps. He goes back to the doc Thursday so hopefully he will be a bit better then. In the meantime, I was wondering if there was anything I could do in the way of a back massage for him with eo's or any herbs/eo's that I could give him in his food (he's eating/ drinking well)to help him in his pain. He is taking Previcox and Cefa Caps - whatever those are for pain and antibiotics. Any help would be appreciated. :-) Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Oh, that poor baby. I, too, would be worried if he had not had a bm in that period of time. His pain meds likely are constipating and perhaps pushing to go causes pain in that back leg where he's having referred pain? I've not used EO's on my dogs as you described (only to prevent fleas), but I would certainly use massage. You'll know if you're hurting him, as he'll tense up. I might even consider getting him some of those puppy pads treated with the " smell " that attracts them and place it near him, so that goign outside, finding a spot doesn't seem like such an ordeal when he's in so much discomfort. Best, JS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 > Speaking of dogs....do any of you use ANY oils on your > animals? When Miss T gets hot spots, I find that a little lavender oil diluted in jojoba provides better relief than what the vet gives her. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.30/1030 - Release 9/25/2007 8:02 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 we use a salve I made with infused oils on the dogs hot spots. Works great - you can see results in less than 24 hours. It's the same skin salve I make for people. Works wonders on diaper rash and any kind of skin rash. My daughters and almost daughter's-in-law all used it on the grand kids and called it 'Grammy's Miracle Baby Butt Ointment' because it worked so good on diaper rash. I infuse some calendula, lavender, plantain, chamomile, and a tiny bit of comfrey. Mix 3 parts oil to 1 part bees wax (if you aren't using raw bees wax, add a couple drops of honey). I pour into the small jelly jars and it's ready to go as soon as it's cooled. Works great on any kind of skin irritation on any kind of skin - human, dog or horse ! A friend of ours has horses and one of the horses had an irritated spot on her rump. He applied it one evening and by morning feeding time, it was almost all cleared up. Paula ..... in Michigan www.farmfreshsoapsandcandles.com farmfreshsoapsandcandles > > Speaking of dogs....do any of you use ANY oils on your > > animals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I don’t see anything in your post that would indicate a use of oils. If I’m right the issue you need to address is his stools and maybe peeing too. I would suggest feeding some canned pumpkin for the stools – about 2 Tbs. You can also give him some slippery elm – about a ¼ tsp. should be sufficient. Those 2 things will set the digestive system straight and soothe it without being harsh. Nettle and dandelion aid cartilage repair and are mildly diuretic, as is shepherd’s purse. Celery seed and parsley root are good. Comfrey is good for bone and joint repair. Push fluids. Add a little chicken broth to water to get him to drink more. Waste buildup in the body will affect healing, so its important to get things moving. You might try some physical therapy – moving his legs gently. This can help get the bowels moving. After this is healed, consider changing to a raw diet to improve his health including bone health. Bonnie Breeder of Naturally Raised German Shepherd Dogs www.kuhlmanhaus.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 At 08:02 AM 9/26/2007, you wrote: > > Speaking of dogs....do any of you use ANY oils on your > > animals? > >When Miss T gets hot spots, I find that a little lavender oil diluted in >jojoba provides better relief than what the vet gives her. for Max's once a year hot spot I spritz on Yarrow Hydrosol... works overnight... and no carrier oil to gunk up his coat (he's a pom... Over 12 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals Essential Oils, Hydrosols, Accessories, Hard to find Books and Videos <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 > for Max's once a year hot spot I spritz on Yarrow Hydrosol... works > overnight... and no carrier oil to gunk up his coat (he's a pom... [Dave]: Yeah it can get oily. Where in the world do you find Yarrow Hydrosol? Make your own? Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.31/1031 - Release 9/26/2007 12:12 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2007 Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I use a little cleaver salve on my big dog when he gets a spot. Heals wonderfully! Judy Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 To strengthen the bones and help the break heal well start putting a small amount of pure whole apple cider vinegar into his water. Get it so that over a short period of time you getup to 1 teaspoon a day. It strengthens the bones brilliantly. I tried that on one of my Brushtail Possums (an Australian marsupial) with a broken leg and the Vet couldnt even find the break. For pain, I would suggest baby paracetamol. Brand names vary, but this is what we recommend with some Australian native animals. They can't metabolise EOs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 thanks for the info Bonnie - we are raw - only 2 wks now, but he's eating good - sure would like to find some places I could buy raw from a little cheaper than the local grocery though! ... He eats raw chicken pretty well, and he's drinking as well. I did give him a massage last night up and down his back and moving his legs, stretching out his neck - used some lavender in olive oil - seemed to help a bit - or maybe it was the high potency medication they gave me yesterday after I took him back in - they re-xrayed his hip and everything still looks in order - they have no idea why he is in such pain now...(week after surgery) ....guess its excruciating pain .. he's got a 5 " pin in his leg..a cast on it...he's just pathetic looking...poor baby.... Pam , " Bonnie Kuhlman " <kuhlman wrote: > > I don't see anything in your post that would indicate a use of oils. If I'm > right the issue you need to address is his stools and maybe peeing too. I > would suggest feeding some canned pumpkin for the stools – about 2 Tbs. You > can also give him some slippery elm – about a ¼ tsp. should be sufficient. > Those 2 things will set the digestive system straight and soothe it without > being harsh. > > Nettle and dandelion aid cartilage repair and are mildly diuretic, as is > shepherd's purse. Celery seed and parsley root are good. Comfrey is good > for bone and joint repair. > > Push fluids. Add a little chicken broth to water to get him to drink more. > Waste buildup in the body will affect healing, so its important to get > things moving. You might try some physical therapy – moving his legs > gently. This can help get the bowels moving. > > After this is healed, consider changing to a raw diet to improve his health > including bone health. > > Bonnie > Breeder of Naturally Raised German Shepherd Dogs > www.kuhlmanhaus.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 ACV eh? I can do that - will try to get him to drink a bit in his water thanks for the suggestion -- In , " Merinda " <aromamerinda wrote: > > To strengthen the bones and help the break heal well start putting a > small amount of pure whole apple cider vinegar into his water. Get it > so that over a short period of time you getup to 1 teaspoon a day. It > strengthens the bones brilliantly. I tried that on one of my Brushtail > Possums (an Australian marsupial) with a broken leg and the Vet couldnt > even find the break. > > For pain, I would suggest baby paracetamol. Brand names vary, but this > is what we recommend with some Australian native animals. They can't > metabolise EOs > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 At 08:12 AM 9/27/2007, you wrote: > > for Max's once a year hot spot I spritz on Yarrow Hydrosol... works > > overnight... and no carrier oil to gunk up his coat (he's a pom... > >[Dave]: Yeah it can get oily. Where in the world do you find Yarrow >Hydrosol? Make your own? on our website http://www.naturesgift.com/hydrosol/YarrowHydrosol.htm Over 12 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals Essential Oils, Hydrosols, Accessories, Hard to find Books and Videos <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 since you're talking about dogs...just curious you do know EO's are not good for cats don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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