preventing sloughing in a dog's tail (and thereby preventing amputation)

[elizabeth oshea]

I'm a third year student of homoeopathy who is
currently out of her depth! My dog injured the tip of
his tail, which was stitched. The vet put a bandage on
to keep him from chewing his tail. It turns out this
bandage was far too tight. It constricted the
circulation to the injured tip, which is now black.
The root of his tail (near his body) is denuded of
hair and, in some places, skin.

The vet does not yet know if the tail will slough.
they have said all we can do is wait and see. They are
keeping him in and bathing the tail regularly to keep
it clean.

I know there is something we can do homoeopathically
to prevent the sloughing, but I'm at a loss to find
the exact thing, and too close to the case to think
rationally! Could anyone here make recommendations?

Patient summary:
Neutered male Collie/corgi/terrier cross,
approximately 3 years old. Parentage unknown - he came
to us as a stray. Good physical health. Very
excitable; jumps and growls aggressively when
startled. Barks aggressively at visitors who do not
pay him attention. Mildly jealous of our other,
dominant dog, but anxious when he's away from the
other dog. Timid outside the house - sticks close to
his people. In the house he's very aggressive and
bossy, even though he knows he isn't top dog. Loves to
play - runs around with his ball, growling all the
time. Guards his ball - he wants to throw it but he
doesn't want you to take it away. Loves to play in the
morning. Good appetite - always eats.

He has been treated for his sudden aggression with a
number of well-indicated remedies, most of which
produced good initial results but did not hold even
after repetition. Well indicated constitutional
remedies have included: strammonium and belladonna.
Currently coffea works when he's in the car and
overexcited. He whines and paces - more than he does
usually!

Thanks for any suggestions or other input. Our vet is
currently an allopathic vet, but if we find a well
indicated remedy we're going to insist they give it.
When he's over this, we'll move him to a homoeopathic
vet, although further away.

Elizabeth OShea

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[Dr. Swift]

Elizabeth,

At first look, I would suggest reading Sec., Both, Lach, Crot-h

be well
Russell Swift, DVM
Classical Homeopath
phone 561-391-5615
email drswift@therightremedy.com
www.therightremedy.com

"Allopaths have protocols, Homeopaths have principles."

[elizabeth oshea]

Shannon wrote:
Yes, he did have lycopodium as a constitutional -
nothing happened. It seemed like an excellent choice
at the time. It's unfortunate that we don't have an
early life history for this dog; if we knew
aetiologies and early circumstances it would be much
easier. After his tail heals he'll be attending
someone for a constitutional. He's a very stressed
dog, but I know it can be fixed.

In terms of the acute, he's had a lot of remedies that
didn't work because of the mechanical obstacle to
cure, including arnica. I got hold of my tutor. Like
Anthony Gunterman, he suggested calendula 30c in water
every hour to deal with the current situation. I had
given the dog calendula pillules intermittently after
he was bandaged and then when I discovered the
horrible new wound, but I can't imagine it could do
much in the face of such an obstacle to cure! My
materia medicae tell me calendula is a good fit for
the condition, but I'm certainly open to other
suggestions.

Thanks for your prompt responses. Having guidance on
what I can give him helps make it all more bearable.

elizabeth oshea
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[Robyn]

I have seen a video case of a gangrenous finger - whole finger affected, which after homoeopathic treatment with Anthrac 30 and Ars etc. is perfectly fine now.
Consider Ars 200, Secale 6, Lachesis 200, and Anthracinum 30 among others, depending on the peculiar characteristics presenting - eg ulceration vs no ulceration, pain with burning, pain excruciating or not etc.......

GENERALS - INFLAMMATION - gangrenous
abrot.;1 agar.;1 all-c.;1 anthraci.;1 anthraci.;1 apis;1 ars.;3 ars.;3 bapt.;1 bell.;2 bism.;1 both.;1 both.;1 brass-n-o.;1 bufo;1 camph.;1 canth.;3 carb-ac.;1 carb-an.;2 carb-an.;2 carb-v.;2 carb-v.;2 carb-v.;2 chin.;2 chr-o.;1 colch.;2 crot-h.;2 crot-h.;2 echi.;2 echi.;2 ergot.;1 euph.;1 euph.;1 hep.;1 iod.;2 kali-n.;1 kali-p.;2 kali-p.;2 kreos.;1 kreos.;1 lach.;3 lach.;3 lach.;3 merc.;1 nat-pyru.;1 phos.;2 plb.;2 ran-a.;1 rhus-t.;2 ric.;1 sacch.;1 sec.;3 sec.;3 sil.;3 sul-ac.;1

EXTREMITIES - GANGRENE
ars.;3 carb-an.;2 carb-v.;2 chin.;2 crot-h.;2 helo.;1 helo-s.;1 helo-s.;1 lach.;3 med.;1 phos.;2 plb.;2 sec.;3 sec.;3 sec.;3 verat.;1 verat-v.;1 vip

EXTREMITIES - GANGRENE - Lower limbs
anthraci.;1 ars.;2 crot-h.;1 lach.;1 phos.;1 sec.;1

EXTREMITIES - GANGRENE - Foot - burning, tearing pains; with
sec.;3

etc...

Regards
Robyn

"To be ignorant is not the special prerogative of man; to know that he is ignorant is his special privilege". (An Idealist View of Life - Radhakrishnan).

[Robyn]

I have seen a video case of a gangrenous finger - whole finger affected, which after homoeopathic treatment with Anthrac 30 and Ars etc. is perfectly fine now.
Consider Ars 200, Secale 6, Lachesis 200, and Anthracinum 30 among others, depending on the peculiar characteristics presenting - eg ulceration vs no ulceration, pain with burning, pain excruciating or not etc.......

GENERALS - INFLAMMATION - gangrenous
abrot.;1 agar.;1 all-c.;1 anthraci.;1 anthraci.;1 apis;1 ars.;3 ars.;3 bapt.;1 bell.;2 bism.;1 both.;1 both.;1 brass-n-o.;1 bufo;1 camph.;1 canth.;3 carb-ac.;1 carb-an.;2 carb-an.;2 carb-v.;2 carb-v.;2 carb-v.;2 chin.;2 chr-o.;1 colch.;2 crot-h.;2 crot-h.;2 echi.;2 echi.;2 ergot.;1 euph.;1 euph.;1 hep.;1 iod.;2 kali-n.;1 kali-p.;2 kali-p.;2 kreos.;1 kreos.;1 lach.;3 lach.;3 lach.;3 merc.;1 nat-pyru.;1 phos.;2 plb.;2 ran-a.;1 rhus-t.;2 ric.;1 sacch.;1 sec.;3 sec.;3 sil.;3 sul-ac.;1

EXTREMITIES - GANGRENE
ars.;3 carb-an.;2 carb-v.;2 chin.;2 crot-h.;2 helo.;1 helo-s.;1 helo-s.;1 lach.;3 med.;1 phos.;2 plb.;2 sec.;3 sec.;3 sec.;3 verat.;1 verat-v.;1 vip

EXTREMITIES - GANGRENE - Lower limbs
anthraci.;1 ars.;2 crot-h.;1 lach.;1 phos.;1 sec.;1

EXTREMITIES - GANGRENE - Foot - burning, tearing pains; with
sec.;3

etc...

Regards
Robyn

"To be ignorant is not the special prerogative of man; to know that he is ignorant is his special privilege". (An Idealist View of Life - Radhakrishnan).