the snow and ice has caused drying of the pads,and the dog will not wear boots,his time outdoors is limited due to this affliction,looking for a salve ?, of some sort that wont harm the dog if he ingests it.
2007-02-09 08:11:57 · 8 answers · asked by teenes 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
You ask specifically for a homeopathic remedy. If it were a human complaint I would say what I do 9 times out of 10, which is "You need a consultation with a qualified homeopath."
However, animals are easier to treat (and respond rapidly) If you can get Calendula or Hypercal in a Mother Tincture add 10 drops to half a small glass of water and bathe the pup's feet with it. Calendula knits tissue faster than anything else and in this form it won't be licked off. You may have to settle for Calendula cream which will be good but I believe quite tasty to a dog. Then get Petroleum in a 30C tablet form - 1 tablet 2X a day for 5 days, 2 days off and repeat.
2007-02-09 15:07:01 · answer #1 · answered by Trader S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calcarea Phosphorica 6x 4 tablets 3 times daily
2007-02-09 20:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by gangico 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bag Balm (if you're allergic to lanolin, use gloves to apply it), or Vaseline.
I've never tried it (it never snows here), but I've seen good reviews for Musher's Secret paw protectant on dog sites to prevent more snow & ice damage after his paws are healed.
Give the boots one more try - the moment you get them on, give your dog a super-yummy chewy, feed him, play tug or fetch with him, or some other activity that he really enjoys to distract him from the boots. After they've been on for a few minutes while he's having fun, he's more likely to tolerate them. The first time I put boots on my dog she acted like she couldn't walk, but she promptly figured it out when I offered to take her outside for a walk around the neighborhood.
2007-02-09 18:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by Bess2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use a regular lotion - just get one that's unscented, and try to find one made mostly with natural ingredients. Don't lather it on too thick, apply a thin coat of lotion a few times a day - if he licks at it there won't be enough there to hurt him. For the spots that have already cracked/bled, put some neosporin on the cuts to make sure he doesn't get infected by stepping his cut onto something gross.
2007-02-09 16:17:31 · answer #4 · answered by margarita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaseline
2007-02-09 16:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by eyk2007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaseline or Bag Balm is recommended by dog hunters.
2007-02-09 16:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neem oil and or Coconut oil are great and natural
2007-02-09 17:08:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you'll go to www.earthclinic.com they have a great deal of "FOLK REMEDIES FOR PEOPLE AND PETS
2007-02-10 10:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋