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Record Breaker
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From: Lakefield, Ontario
Either parasite or some bacteria, either way here's a quick fix I've had great success with on other sores etc.
Disclaimer: I am not a veterinarian nor am intending to take the place of a veterinarian. I take no liability whatsoever for any damages incurred by following my advice.
In my experience here's what works.
You'll need cayenne pepper and olive oil. Mix enough of each together to make a paste that will thoroughly cover the wound. It should not be a stiff paste but not terribly runny either. After cleaning it, apply the solution. It may burn or sting bad, but it will both disinfect the wound and kill any parasite or bacteria. It will also draw more blood flow to the wound to allow faster healing. Just a note: More than likely the dog will want to lick it even more, it is IMPORTANT to prevent this as much as possible, if you need to use a neck cone to prevent it from turning its head enough to be able to lick it's leg. It is best to apply it once a day at the beginning of the day.
And optionally, in addition to the above, you can put some raw honey on the wound at the end of the day after cleaning it again. This will sting at first but will eventually help to sooth it and encourage faster healing.
Hope this helps, it is what I have done.
Lemme know what you do.
Disclaimer: I am not a veterinarian nor am intending to take the place of a veterinarian. I take no liability whatsoever for any damages incurred by following my advice.
In my experience here's what works.
You'll need cayenne pepper and olive oil. Mix enough of each together to make a paste that will thoroughly cover the wound. It should not be a stiff paste but not terribly runny either. After cleaning it, apply the solution. It may burn or sting bad, but it will both disinfect the wound and kill any parasite or bacteria. It will also draw more blood flow to the wound to allow faster healing. Just a note: More than likely the dog will want to lick it even more, it is IMPORTANT to prevent this as much as possible, if you need to use a neck cone to prevent it from turning its head enough to be able to lick it's leg. It is best to apply it once a day at the beginning of the day.
And optionally, in addition to the above, you can put some raw honey on the wound at the end of the day after cleaning it again. This will sting at first but will eventually help to sooth it and encourage faster healing.
Hope this helps, it is what I have done.
Lemme know what you do.
stuff works wonders my gramma puts that on her arthritic hands (really bad arthritis) and she says it works better then any pain meds.On a side note why does that draw more blood to the area tech, any idea?
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From: cuyama CA
hey Stewie! Try to find something with this name "Crystal Violet" (violeta de genciana), long time ago when i was youuuung we used that on farm animals, that healed severe wounds on pigs that had (maggots?) and bones exposed
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can't edit my posts! http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_violet .....last weekend got back my saturn sc2 5spd, today refilled the tank with 7 gallons after 264 miles=37.7+ mpg
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From: Iowa
Ginger and honey is also a nice healing mix-up, and doesn't burn like cayennes do stuff works wonders my gramma puts that on her arthritic hands (really bad arthritis) and she says it works better then any pain meds.
On a side note why does that draw more blood to the area tech, any idea?
stuff works wonders my gramma puts that on her arthritic hands (really bad arthritis) and she says it works better then any pain meds.On a side note why does that draw more blood to the area tech, any idea?
And yes ginger works well too! Especially freshly cut ginger root.
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Well, I guess I'm not moving the wheels today....we've been dumped on by 2.79in of rain since midnight and it doesn't look like it's going to stop. Part of my back yard is flooded...conveniently where the wheels are. Damnit.
