How much Arnica to give? UPDATE been to emergency vets

[ludo]

Patsy - ps: you might find the neem oil helps the inflamed skin - I've used it on Dax in the groin area when he was itching last year when the harvest mites were about - used the neem 40 shampoo first then the oil - I also used it on Cruze's nose recently when he damaged his nose leather and it went pink ... it healed up and went black again within a week so I pop a bit on once a week to keep it supple  drawback with a white dog is its bright yellow so use sparingly - a little goes a long way - it is very good ointment though - I've heard honey is also good as livercake suggests - didn't know you could get mekuti honey based ointment though    Have pm'd you 

[Helen]

- I've heard honey is also good as livercake suggests - didn't know you could get mekuti honey based ointment though    Have pm'd you 

Isn't Mekuti a harness? It was Manuka Honey antiseptic cream I mentioned

like this:  http://www.thinknatural.com/products/501155/Meloderm-Ointment-40--Active-Manuka-Honey-50g.htm

[ludo]

 

- I've heard honey is also good as livercake suggests - didn't know you could get mekuti honey based ointment though    Have pm'd you 

Isn't Mekuti a harness? It was Manuka Honey antiseptic cream I mentioned

like this:  http://www.thinknatural.com/products/501155/Meloderm-Ointment-40--Active-Manuka-Honey-50g.htm

oops - you are right livercake mekuti is a harness - its been a long week    thanks for the link 

[Harveypops]

How have I missed this. How is Alfie? Is he any better? Give him a big hug from me and me and Harvey hope he gets well soon. 

[JaspersMum]

Hope the tissues and allergies get better soon, they do like to worry us don't they 

[louis mum]

He is still a poorly boy  He is taking Metacam for his leg which he is still limping badly on, and last night had severe diawotsits again  No activity up to now today so fingers crossed. We had to stop the steroids due to all of this and he now has fresh lesions  One big circle we seem to be going in. 

Trying to keep Alf still is becoming stressful now as pupster just wants to play with his bruv, I may have to resort to seperating them for a few days. I did try with the puppy pen yesterday but the howling from the two got a bit much  I will just have to persevere with it today I think. 

Thanks for asking about him 

[Helen]

I'm so sorry to hear he's still not well 

any homepathic vets near you Patsy?

[louis mum]

I'm so sorry to hear he's still not well 

any homepathic vets near you Patsy?

I honestly dont know  I think its something I am going to have to investigate isnt it. I am determined he wont get steroids again unless his life depends on it  horrid things 

[EmmaA]

Poor poor Alfie. I'm so sorry to hear he is still poorly.
I hope you manage to get to the bottom of this soon. Give him a big kiss from me and big licks from Eric and Lucy   

[Harveypops]

Poor Alfie.    The fact that he is still playful is good though, it must mean that he is not in any real discomfort. This must be horrible for you though.  I hope he gets better soon. 

[Helen]

I'm so sorry to hear he's still not well 

any homepathic vets near you Patsy?

I honestly dont know  I think its something I am going to have to investigate isnt it. I am determined he wont get steroids again unless his life depends on it  horrid things 

I feel the same way about steroids and most drugs really!  I think from experience Homeopathic vets have a slightly wider view than conventional vets and are prepared to investigate further.  Would definitely be good to at least have a second opinion 

Are the lesions irritating him?

[louis mum]

I'm so sorry to hear he's still not well 

any homepathic vets near you Patsy?

I honestly dont know  I think its something I am going to have to investigate isnt it. I am determined he wont get steroids again unless his life depends on it  horrid things 

I feel the same way about steroids and most drugs really!  I think from experience Homeopathic vets have a slightly wider view than conventional vets and are prepared to investigate further.  Would definitely be good to at least have a second opinion 

Are the lesions irritating him?

Yes he is itching like mad  I bought Dermacton cream which a natural based skin cream by PetNat and I have to say it is fantastic once applied, it stops the itching almost staight away  Obviously it doesnt prevent them though, so we defo need to get to the route of the problem. I am bathing him in Maleseb shampoo twice weekly too.

[KellyS]

Poor Alfie hope he feels better soon 

[Robbie34]

Has the vet prescribed an antihistamine for Alfie?   Charley has an allergy and was prescribed Piriton.  I have used Boots Allergy Relief Tablets (Chlorphenamine Maleate) for him that are the same as Piriton, but cheaper.

[Helen]

I would definitely try piriton (or equiv) but check whether he can take this in conjunction with the metacam