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Hello Friend,
Thanks again to those of you who grabbed a copy of my new book, Veterinary Secrets- it was wonderful to make in on to the Best Seller List!
You can still grab a copy, along with 3 additional bonuses by going here:
http://www.veterinarysecrets.com
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Dental Pain Remedies that Work
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I just returned from a great camping trip with my family, along with my 2 brothers and their families.
The weather was pretty cooperative, the water was warm, the kids happy, and except for the border collie running after the deer in the park incident, it all went well :-)
That EXCEPT for a sore tooth ( of my own...) A few different 'remedies' were tried, although it 'cured' itself with a whole lot of jostling... being dragged behind a boat a high speed, spun in circles by a 14 year old son intent on having his father 'bite the dust'...
Here is some of what you can use for your own pets:
Tooth pain
Similar to us, our dogs and cats also experience tooth pain, the primary difference being that they really don't get cavities as we do.
In our pets it is more common to have gingivitis, gum recession, and too abscesses.
But regardless of the cause, it is uncomfortable.
You may see your dog or cat not acting themselves, they may have difficulty chewing, or you may even see a swollen, red area around the tooth.
This is painful, and will require care.
There are some things that you can do at home.
1. Cloves
This is the preferred home remedy for people, and can also help your dog or cats. Cloves have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant and anesthetic properties.
You can purchase clove oil, or grind 1-2 cloves and mix with olive oil
Dab a cotton ball in clove oil and rub it directly on the sore tooth.
2. Garlic
Garlic has been used by many people for tooth pain. Garlic is antibacterial, and will also help with gum infections.
Crush a garlic clove, mix in olive oil, wait 15 minutes, then apply this to the affected area with a Q tip.
3. HERBAL TINCTURE. A tincture of OREGON GRAPE, GOLDENSEAL, and MYRRH can be liberally applied to your pet’s gums with a cotton swab.
4. HEALING LOTION. Calendula lotion can be used to heal ulcers in the mouth and promote healing of damaged tissue.
5. CHAMOMILLA. This is used to decrease puppy and kitten chewing, alleviating some of the signs of teething pain.
6. MYRRH. This can be mixed with water and applied topically to the inflamed gum tissue to decrease gum inflammation.
7. HOMEOPATHIC: ARNICA. For acute pain/injuries to the mouth or teeth. I have used it myself for a tooth root abscess. Dose: 30C four times daily.
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Veterinary Secrets Pet of the Week
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This is a picture of Boston an 11 year old chocolate lab, who had been in the SPCA for over 7months. We have had Boston for over a year and he has been enjoying his senior years romping around our riverside acreage.
Dyna the hound, is also an SPCA rescue dog. Dyna was found wondering the streets, she was extremely timid and appeared to have been abused, when she was found. It has taken Dyna awhile to gain her confidence and learn to become a dog, but as you can see from the picture, she appears to have reached a good level of comfort and confidence! Dyna particularly enjoys rest and relaxing, it takes some encouragement to get her outside if the weather is not "perfect" in her mind. We have had her for almost 3 years now and we think she may be about 8 years old.
Robyn Gold
Visual Artist
at Black Dog Art Studio
Winlaw, BC
www.robyngold.com
If it rains on your parade - Dance in it!
Thanks Robyn.
Miss seeing you guys as clients :-)
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| Dog and Cat Words of Wisdom...
"Animals are my friends, and I don't eat my friends"
George Bernard Shaw
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| Heal Your Pet At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM |
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P.S.There are many HOLISTIC options for preventing disease, and treating it.
My new book, Veterinary Secrets, covers all of those, specifically dental disease, and coming in at 467 pages, it is a fabulous resource to have on hand!
http://www.veterinarysecrets.com
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| DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.
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