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Elderly dog and infections

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7 years 1 week ago #96 by Ronel Steenkamp
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Hi,

I have an elderly border collie that has recently had anal gland infection. It was cleaned out and she was put on a course of antibiotics which cleared it up. But I have noticed that she keeps licking there, so it must be still itchy or sore. What tissue salts can you suggest I give to her. And what is the best way to give it to pets?

My younger french bulldog gets an itchy ear regularly and the wax inside is dark brown and smelly when I clean it out. What would you suggest I give her?

Thank you very much for your time taken to answer my questions.

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Ronel Steenkamp

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7 years 4 days ago - 7 years 4 days ago #97 by Alison Effting
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Hi Ronel

I know it's been a few days since you asked these questions; I've been quite busy and only managed to get to it today, apologies.

I think that both of your dogs would probably benefit most with the Immuno Synergy to deal with the causes of irritation.

In the case of your younger French bulldog, you may need to consider Kali Sulph and Kali Phos as well, if the smelly condition persists.

Some dogs will happily take the salts as is, and chew them. Sometimes this can be taught by partially crushing and moistening the tablets in the palm of your hand, and allowing the dog to lick it off, if you allow that behaviour. Alternately you can
  • crush them and rub onto their gums similar to a baby's teething powder.
  • Crush and mix them into a little water, then syringe it into the mouth
  • Add it to drinking water or food - the challenge here is knowing how much they are actually getting.
  • Some people have put the tabs into something the dogs love, e.g. peanut butter - I'd suggest partially crushing them so that they don't swallow the tablets whole or identify the tablets and spit them out!
Wishing you all the best,
Alison
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