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caprinegal
Our 22lb terrier was limping from a bug/spider bite. The vet prescribed an antibiotic (Cipro) and corticosteroid (temaril-P). After 5 days, our dog began having tremors (5 – 10 minute intervals) multiple times a day. After returning to the vet, all the meds were discontinued. She was unsure of the cause of the tremors. The dog has been off of the meds for 3 days and is still experiencing mild tremors. I made a tea of Echinacea that we sprayed on the bite several times a day. Any suggestions as to what would ease these tremors.
(On a side note – the vet was concerned that the steroids were unmasking meningitis which would be the cause of the tremors.) I’m new using herbs especially on my dog – but would prefer the herb route rather than the antibiotics/steroids.
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While waiting for a response, I did more searches to seek a remedy for our dog’s “seizures”. I found that yarrow to be a option worth a try. I put about 1/8 tsp of dried yarrow on a dab of peanut butter. No problem with that “treat”. I gave her another dose every 4 hours yesterday. By late last night her tremors were not as severe and lasted for about 5 minutes instead of 15. I added about 1 Tablespoon of yarrow infusion to her dog food this morning. She lapped up the liquid and ate most of the food. She appears to be more alert but still having mild tremors. I have an appointment with the vet tomorrow for blood work to determine the cause of the tremors – from what I’ve read on the Internet, it might be from the prednisone or it could be something else.
I would appreciate any help you can offer.
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Thank you for your reply.
I’m still a newbie with herbs – what herbs could I use now for her liver. How do I administer them? I’m concerned that it will take too long to receive the Liver mixture. Also, how do I apply the plantain – as a poultice or as an infusion. She will take most anything mixed with peanut butter.
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IdahoHerbalist
Look at the herbs listed in our liver formula. You can use them in the mean time while ordering the formula. Get the dog well is the goal.
Where are you located? If you are in California it should be 2 days for priority.
Hoping Patrick will chime in as well.
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I have Burdock root. I gave her 1/4 tsp of ground root. Still giving her Yarrow every 4 hours.
I live in Texas. Will probably take 3-4 days to receive the product –
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Update on our dog. Took her to the vet for blood work today. The vet examined her and changed the diagnosis to neck spasms due to a pinched nerve or ruptured disc. The NSAID blood panel showed her liver (ALT) to be 81 U/L and her kidney (CREA) to be .9mg/dL. The vet was content with the results and gave me the following meds including “bed rest”. Novox (instead of prednisone), Tramadol, and Methocarbanmol. I’m guessing why my dog’s “spams” subsided yesterday was due to the yarrow – 1/8tsp of the dried herb every 3 hours may not have been enough. Are there any herbs that I can treat her with to avoid the NSAID?
Still need your advice. Thank you.
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Lobelia is an antispasmodic. Cramp bark is a muscle relaxant. Oat Straw is great for nerves.
Have a look at our for more herb ideas.
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Dr. Patrick Jones
Our Joint Formula has good anti-inflammatory properties. The NoMoSpazms Steven mentioned would be a good choice as well.
https://homegrownherbalist.net/products/joint-formula
Doc
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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Thank you for the information. One question, How do I transition her from the meds prescribed by the vet to the herbs? Also, will the herbs affect her liver and/or kidney like the anti-inflammatory that she is taking?
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Those formulas won’t interfere with the pharmaceuticals usually used for such cases and can be taken in conjunction with them. They are not stressful to the liver or kidneys.
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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Michelle Koch
Dandelion. Root for liver, leaf for kidneys, flowers for skin. Dandelion will never steer you wrong, she just wants to help. 🙂
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The great thing about Dandelion is there is GREAT overlap in the functions of the parts. If you don’t have one, try one of the others.
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This photo is what caused all of these problems. The vet thought it was a bite of some sort and prescribed the cipro and prednisone. That’s when the tremors began. After all of that, the “bite” is still there and is swollen. I hope the photo will help identify the “bite” and a remedy.
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Regarding the photo…the bite is on the outside edge of her right front paw about 1″ from her nail. I would appreciate any suggestions.
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With that information I am wondering if it is not a foxtail or some other foreign thing that got in there. Was an Xray taken of the foot?
I know Patrick has images of what a foxtail can do but did not find it on his blog.
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Our vet continues to say treat it as a bug bite so she didn’t do an x-ray. Would an x-ray show foxtail embedded in her paw?
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Whatever the bite was is almost healed. I began putting Echinacea compresses on it. That seemed to have made a huge difference in the healing process. Thank you for your help.
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caprinegal wrote: Thank you for the information. One question, How do I transition her from the meds prescribed by the vet to the herbs? Also, will the herbs affect her liver and/or kidney like the anti-inflammatory that she is taking?
No need to transition. The herbs won’t interfere with the meds in this case. They are much easier on the liver. So no worries of overloading doing both.
Doc
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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