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Dog Cases

Quintus nearly died. When he was well on the way to
recovery, the last part to heal was the first part affected* (possibly site of
vaccination?).
*This is typical of Hering's Law

These are a few of
AVMC’s dog patients.
More examples will be added later. While some of the described responses may seem
surprising, they are genuine, they can be repeatable and the explanation is purely pragmatic. It
is true to say, of course, that these results are NOT achievable in every case
but they do show the possibilities. We have the full records of each of these
cases.
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In the
interests of transparency, we have also uploaded the results of ongoing case outcome monitoring, for
interest. Click the link: Outcome Study.
N.B.: This study
includes only cats, dogs and horses. |
The recurring theme is
recovery, apparently against the odds. However, it is a fact that three
factors (and only three) affect the chances of cure (or improvement).
They are:
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The body must have a relevant capability or mechanism for
cure (or improvement).
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We must be able to find an effective medical stimulus for that
mechanism (e.g. correct homeopathic medication).
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We must identify and remove any possible obstacles to
recovery.
The name of the
disease is not in that list, meaning that the disease name does not define the chances
of positive outcome. This fact may explain the apparently 'unlikely' outcomes, in so many
cases. A few are shown here, to illustrate the capability of the body to heal
itself, when given guidance and appropriate stimulus and when the constraints
are removed.
The clinical research
report of the Kennel
Cough study involves dogs.
The
cases:
Zara – 2 year-old Dobermann female – Osteosarcoma Pelvis
Misty - English Setter female - Mammary Carcinoma
Captain – 3 year-old Chocolate Labrador male – Hepato-Cutaneous
Syndrome
Halo – 10½ week-old Sheltie female – Head Gland Disease
Fraser
– 14 month-old male German Shepherd Dog – Eosinophilic Myositis
Ruff - a case reported on
another website
Aru - 10/11 y.o. male German
Shepherd Dog - Prostate Hypertrophy & Perineal Hernia
Barney - 5½
year-old Newfoundland male - Pyoderma and Pseudomonas infection of the ears
Bartie – 9½ year-old male
Labrador - Arthritis and Skin
Cassie - a 4 year-old Irish Wolfhound spayed bitch
(brindle) - Skin problem
Truffle - an 11 year-old
female Chocolate Labrador - Osteoarthritis
Daisie - an 11 month-old
female Boxer - Chronic Diarrhoea
Dazzle –
male Dachshund - inveterate skin problem
Penny - 5 y.o.
female Cocker Spaniel - Acute lumbar pain/spasm
Jed – 7 y.o. male Golden Retriever
- Arthritis
Hako - 7 y.o. Dalmatian x Pointer – abscess on spine – a rare
condition producing pain and hind limb paralysis
Ron - 2 y.o. male Chesapeake Bay Retriever - Allergic Dermatitis
(possibly Autoimmune) Skin
Mick - 14 year-old
male Border Collie X - Liver Tumour
Midleton – 1 year-old male Irish Setter - Hip
Dysplasia
Lucky - 7 year-old male Jack Russell Terrier -
Allergic Dermatitis (Skin)
Poppy – 3 y.o. Jack Russell Terrier female – Chronically
infected, swollen, ulcerated right fore foot
Rowan - 4 y.o.
female Working Collie - Epilepsy
Shap - 10 year-old
male Golden Retriever - Nasal Carcinoma
Sophie -
13¼ y.o.
female Spinone - Collapse, Jaundice, Liver failure
Tess
- 2½ y.o. female Border Collie from Leicestershire - Lameness left fore leg
Ollie
- 8 y.o. male Labrador x GSD - Renal dysfunction
Wasp
- 6 y.o. male jack Russell Terrier - Behavioural problems – aggression with other dogs
Bertie –
4 year-old male English Springer Spaniel - Spindle-Cell Tumour
Johnny
- 6 y.o. male Greyhound - chronic lameness right fore leg
Questa
- 12 y.o. female Labrador - Stiffness right hind
Rema - 5½ year-old
female GSD – diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia
Tess - a 1 year-old Golden Retriever bitch - Parvovirus
Sam
– male
GSD 8½ y.o. at outset of treatment - CDRM
Jemima - 12 year-old female Dachshund –
diagnosed with Bladder Cancer (with .pdf picture file)
Elvis
- 7 year-old Lurcher – Heart Murmur, Anxiety, Fractured Leg

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Zara
– 2 year-old Dobermann bitch – Osteosarcoma Pelvis
Zara was presented on
the 15th October 1986, with osteosarcoma of the pelvis. The symptom
showing at the time was lameness of the left hind limb. Zara had been seen
by a national oncology referral centre and diagnosed with osteosarcoma. A
hopeless prognosis had been given. As things turned out, homeopathic
treatment provided a good response.
On the 6th November, Zara was reported
as ‘very well in herself’. On the 12th March 1987 the report was:
‘fantastic miracle – on all fours since Christmas – zest for life is
enormous’. In May 1987, repeat X-rays were taken at the same centre. The
lesion was shown to be regressing well. The specialist vet was delighted and sought
permission for a biopsy. This was (understandably) declined, on grounds of safety.
Zara’s owners have
since expressed their extreme joy for the fact that Zara went on to lead a
normal life and died in healthy old age.
Osteosarcoma is arguably the most feared of
canine cancers. We have seen several cases resolve, coincidental with
homeopathic input. It is, sadly, not possible to see this sort of success
in all cases. The 'conventional' outlook, however, is hopeless.

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Misty
- English Setter bitch - Mammary Carcinoma
Misty was presented in the mid 80’s, with a
bilateral, full length (multiple) and severely ulcerated mammary carcinoma. She had
understandably been given a very bad prognosis.
The stench from the lesions was extremely foul. The
discharge was ‘rotten’ (putrefactive).
After homeopathic
treatment, the cancer was rejected and the extremely large wounds healed
over, with little to show for the disease. The veterinary surgeon, who
shared the case, admits to having been amazed at her recovery and the
quality of healing.
This case shows that even a much-feared cancer can resolve, that
conventional prognoses are not always valid, that stench and ulceration do not
necessarily represent a bar to resolution and that ultimate healing can be
remarkably complete. No one can promise cancer cures but such cases can
offer reasonable hope, for those that follow.

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Captain
– 3 year-old Chocolate Labrador dog – Hepato-Cutaneous Syndrome
Captain was presented on the 28th April 2000, with
a prognosis of one month to live. He was on heavy steroid suppression and
benazepril. Histopathology had revealed advanced, long-term portal fibrosis
and bridging fibrosis between portal areas. He had, since puppyhood, shown
a lethargy uncharacteristic of the breed. It was everyone’s opinion that
the current symptoms were a culmination of a life-long problem. Current
symptoms were lethargy, inappetance, pyrexia and pain due to splenic
enlargement. There was non-regenerative anaemia and hypo-albuminuria. The
skin displayed multi-focal alopecic (hairless) and ulcerated areas,
particularly on the muzzle and around the medial canthi of the eyes (worse
on the right).
Homeopathic treatment
was commenced on the 28th April. By the 2nd May, he was reported as
‘holding his own’. On the 5th May he was ‘improved – much more
like old self – keen to go out for walks – eating well – very
pleased’. On the 8th May: ‘stitch abscess starting – pain –
antibiotics offered by vet – very well in self – skin very good –
reverting to old habits (a good sign of returning health)’. On the 9th
May: ‘didn’t give antibiotics – bright, happy, good appetite –
skin clearing up well – clear fluid leaking from operation wound – no
pain – apologised for panic yesterday’. On the 10th May: ‘even
better’. On the 24th May: ‘doing very well indeed – on top form –
skin fine now – very pleased with him’. On the 1st June ‘very well –
active and eating well – skin fine – overall brilliant’. On 13th June:
ongoing dietary advice (natural fresh-food diet). On 7th July: ‘brilliant
– doing really well’. On 25th July: ‘full of energy & hurtling
around the garden with the other 4 dogs – will hair grow back on ulcer
scars?’ On the 4th August: ‘delighted with him – appetite good –
can be very energetic – no longer on steroids – stopped at end of July
– doesn’t miss them a bit’. On the 6th September: ‘doing very well
& happy’ and 10th October: ‘is very well indeed, full of
energy’. On the 3rd November: ‘doing brilliantly – lots of
energy’.
Since then, we have a
report and letter from Captain’s owner, saying how well Captain is and
expressing joy in his life and youthful exuberance.
This case serves to show how powerful the body’s healing energy is,
when guided and stimulated by homeopathy. A consensus among veterinary
surgeons and pathologists that this dog had about one month to live in
April, is unlikely to be unrealistic, in conventional terms. This
prognosis, however, far from having been realised, seems very remote now.
We cannot predict the long-term prospects of this dog, but it seems very
likely that he will now lead a normal life. We have done nothing to
suppress symptoms, so ‘what we see is what we get’. Even in cases of
serious immune breakdown, homeopathy can often stimulate resolution. We
have monitored him for several years, now.

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Halo
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10½ week-old Sheltie female – Head Gland Disease
(Juvenile Pyoderma)
Halo was brought
up from
Dorset on 1st August 1987, with severe juvenile pyoderma and
swollen head and face. There was extensive ulceration of the face. It
had all started with a ‘bump’ under the eye, at 8 weeks-old, possibly as
a result of vaccination. This lesion had been treated with antibiotic
eye ointment and cortisone. She then ran a temperature and swellings
appeared below the ears. This had been described as an ‘allergy’ (‘eaten
something’). Although the owner had been advised that the pup would be
fine in the morning, she was in fact suffering a ‘middle ear’ problem
the next day. The lesions spread all over her face and head. She had
been on antibiotic ever since, to no avail. Her head and face lesions
had worsened meanwhile, with a very poor prognosis.
This puppy
responded well and promptly to homeopathic treatment alone and I had to
see her for a back problem in November 1992, for sickness in May 1994
and in October 1998, with a liver crisis. I last heard from her in
August 2000 (13 years-old), for a slight but recurrent ear problem which
always responded well to homeopathic Hepar sulph.
This case illustrates a good response to homeopathy in a
case carrying a grave conventional prognosis. It also shows the power of
the homeopathic response to throw off severe pyoderma. I have several
similar cases of puppies condemned with ‘terminal’ head gland disease,
who responded to homeopathy.

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Fraser
– 14 month-old male German Shepherd Dog – Eosinophilic Myositis
Presented
10th November 1988, with intermittent right fore lameness since May,
this patient had been referred to a Veterinary College and had
undergone X-radiographic examination. He had received three different
sorts of antibiotic along with steroid. He was helped very well by
homeopathy and acupuncture, winning shows in the Spring of 1989.
I had
diagnosed eosinophilic myositis, by deduction, since there were few
other possibilities for the occasional slight lameness that would recur
from time to time. This is a form of auto-immune disease. In June, this
was diagnosed by the attending vet and, again, Fraser was referred to
the Veterinary School.
The diagnosis was confirmed by the Veterinary
School, who put him on 80mg of
Prednisolone daily. The client reported that this had nearly killed him within two weeks. In fact,
the owner, who was not yet determined to follow a homeopathic route, did
seriously consider euthanasia. Among the symptoms caused were severe weight
loss, soreness in all four limbs, loss of balance, thick nasal
discharge, spots filled with pus on muzzle, deep hollows above the eyes,
skull bones protruding, split pads, pus-filled sores on pads and
surrounding skin etc. She reported all this in a very sad and angry
letter to me in August, asking if I could become involved again.
The dog went on to recover fully, clinically, on homeopathy and
acupuncture. He was then winning shows throughout his life until he was put
down on 14th February 2000, aged nearly 13 years. I
received a lovely Christmas card with a note and a photograph of him, on
16th December 2000.
This case illustrates the
dangers of drugs, where there is an idiosyncratic sensitivity. It also
shows the power of homeopathy and other natural medicines to deal with
very serious disease.

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Aru -
10/11 y.o. male German Shepherd Dog - Prostate Hypertrophy & Perineal
Hernia
First seen at the AVMC
on 8th December 2005, this dog had been diagnosed with
prostate hypertrophy with rectal/perineal herniation (which is a
predictable sequel of prostate hypertrophy). The vet had recommend a
surgical/chemical approach but the client hoped to avoid this if
possible.
He was given homeopathic Thuja and Sabal
serrulata, with herbal Psyllium husks. He was also
given a course of oestrogen.
Reported 21st December:– "brilliant – new dog! –
much perkier – swelling gone down – passing stools normally – much more
his old self – very pleased and will keep in touch".
There are occasions when it is
judicious to use some conventional techniques, to prevent further
pathology developing while the homeopathic medicine is given time to
work.

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Barney - 5½
year-old Newfoundland male - Pyoderma and Pseudomonas infection of the
ears
First signs were recorded in April 2004 –
Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in ears. He was first seen
at AVMC on 20th October 2005. His
coat was dull and flaky, his eyelids were swollen, infected and
hairless. His skin was unhealthy in appearance, with pyoderma. His ears
had been bad, from time to time but were not on this occasion.
He was given homeopathic Sulphur 30c. Four days
later, he showed an aggravation (24th October). We stopped remedy and it
settled by 26th October. On 27th October, he was frantically scratching
again, so was given a single dose of Sulphur. By the 28th, he had
again improved.
31st October - reported improving.
8th November - reported improving.
11th November - reported had to give the remedy again on
Tues & Thurs and has three red areas (back/top of leg). We prescribed
Sulphur 200.
17th November - reported doing very well – brighter in
self – getting back to old self – getting a bit naughty now –
delightful.
24th November - reported hair stopped falling out –
crusty patches on back – repeat Sulphur 200.
30th November - reported all scabs and crusts settled –
fur acquiring a healthy sheen.
12th December - reported needed to repeat the Sulphur
200, as had a couple of spots come up on Saturday – they cleared up
in response – hair thicker and softer – very pleased.
2nd August 2006 - reported has had occasional flares and
responded well to doses of Sulphur 200, on each occasion. Doing
really well at the moment and very pleased with him.
Photographs on file
In this case, we see the recurring
theme of therapeutic aggravation, followed by improvement when stopping
the medicine. The duration of action of the remedy is noticeable, in
this case and is increased by increasing the potency.

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Bartie – 9½
year-old male Labrador - Arthritis and Skin
First seen at
AVMC on 2nd September 2004, with arthritis – he had seen
and been assessed by an orthopaedic specialist practice (see notes
below).
He had a history of lameness for a
while. At first appointment, he was described as a “right old mess”
- can’t get right – going steadily downhill – periods of acute pain –
steroid/Rimadyl relax him off but overall becoming worse. Furthermore,
he won’t stop moulting.
He had a 'mini fit' 3 – 4 nights
earlier (has fits about once yearly. He had suffered arthritis in both
stifles from age 3 (sudden onset, possibly from a cruciate injury?). He
had watery eyes more often than not. He was a smelly dog, which was
temporarily helped by bathing. A 'lump' suddenly developed in the left
triceps, about 3w previously. He ‘starts’ suddenly.
He was on 2 Rimadyl tablets per day.
Homeopathic Ruta and a magnetic bed had not helped.
Examination revealed lumbo-sacral
issues, possibly from spondylosis.
Treatment was chiropractic
manipulation, acupuncture, LASER and homeopathic Phosphorus,
Calcarea fluorica, Kalmia and Sulphur.
He was seen again on 9th September
and was reported as worse. The acupuncture and LASER were repeated and
the Sulphur and Calcarea were stopped.
He was seen again on 4th October, on
which occasion he was reported as 'much improved!'
The brown patches and the moulting
were much reduced. Homeopathic Iodum was added.
In November 2004, he was reported as
very good (dashes around like a two-year-old).
He was seen again on 13th January
2005. The report was that he had been wonderful two days earlier but now
his head was 'stuck down'. He does this from time to time, as if in neck
pain. He had a lovely black coat; the brown discoloration had cleared
completely.
He was found to have severe lower
neck pain, on examination. He was given chiropractic manipulation,
acupuncture and LASER. He was also given homeopathic Cimicifuga
and Hypericum.
There were good reports through
January 2005. In March 2005 he was reported as very good but last 2
weeks lame in left shoulder. As he came from a long way away, further
visit to the surgery was deferred. He was again given homeopathic
Cimicifuga and Hypericum.
He was reported as better within
couple of days. April 2005 – reported good days and bad days.
Seen again on 2nd June 2005: chased
a rabbit well, 2 days ago, had very good days for the last 5 days. He
was found to have several spinal misalignments, with severe pelvic and
neck misalignments. he was given mild traction, chiropractic
manipulation, LASER and acupuncture. In view of some return of skin
signs, he was again given homeopathic Sulphur.
On 6th June, he was reported as a
different dog, bouncing and sensational but that there were prostate
problems looming (blood in urine). He was given antibiotics by the local
vet.
On 16th June, the report was: very
depressed about him. Prostate & lameness again. Considering euthanasia.
Advised that he would need to stay on Kalmia and Cimicifuga.
There was prostate & chiropractic history in July & early August.
On 23rd August, reported: Very well
indeed.
On 21st October, reported: Had very
good period, looking good, required two chiropractic sessions 6 weeks
and 3 weeks ago.
On 3rd November reported: Still
doing well!
On 29th November reported: Doing
very, very well. Has never known such a long period when he wasn’t lame.
Still giving Kalmia and Cimicifuga twice daily. Will take
it on own shoulders to reduce and keep in touch – will bring to see in
New Year for check up and once over.
On 12th December 2005 reported:
Tried reducing Kalmia and Cimicifuga to once daily but
definitely better on twice daily. Increased again.
In homeopathy,
it is commonly said that remedies should only be given for short
periods. However, this case shows that it is not always the case. Each
patient must be treated as an individual. In Bartie's case, we can
propose a chronic neck lesion, that will never clear but the pain is
well controlled by homeopathic medication. The observation that the
medicines need to be given twice daily show that there is a clearly
definable response to homeopathic remedies in this case.

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Cassie - a 4 year-old Irish Wolfhound spayed
bitch (brindle) - Skin problem
Cassie was first
seen at AVMC on 15th June 2001.
There was a weeping skin lesion over the entire ventral throat area,
seborrhoeic, red, rugated, sore and very itchy. It had been going on for
18 months, at least and was described as a ‘bacterial infection new to
the vet’. Unsurprisingly, steroids and antibiotics had achieved
reasonable apparent clearance on each occasion, only for it to come back
worse after the drugs were stopped. The owner said the only thing that
had properly helped to an extent was the homeopathic Sulphur she
had home-prescribed. The picture was a Sulphur one. Morgan
Bach was chosen, not least because of the ‘fire & brimstone’
appearance of the patient's skin, the itch and the reported positive
effects of Sulphur. The history became history, in a surprisingly
short time.
By 31st
July, reported as ‘tiny bit flaky on throat – all seems to have settled
down now and more or less 100%’. There was a wheat-triggered flare-up in
May 2002, which settled with repeat doses for a few days.
A letter was
written, soon after: "As you can see, progress has been astonishing and
she is well on the way to recovery. You have a convert to homeopathy.
Cassie's ear still has a waxy discharge but nothing like it was
previously. On the basis that it was the first sign that we observed, I
assume that it will be the last to disappear."
This case was
remarkable, not least because the dog had been referred to an eminent
referral hospital in East Anglia and £2,500 had been spent, prior to
homeopathic input. The problem had appeared to be entirely
non-responsive to conventional input.
The client has alluded to the phenomenon of 'Hering's Law', which
suggests that signs and symptoms should disappear in the reverse order
of their appearance. There is a further letter from the client,
reproduced in the 'testimonials'
page, written four years later, since the client so strongly wished this
case to be recorded for posterity.


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Truffle - an 11
year-old female Chocolate Labrador - Osteoarthritis
Truffle was first seen at
AVMC on 17th November 2005. The
veterinary notes described: ‘Severe Osteoarthritis’ in right carpus in
vet’s notes.
(Incidentally, the vet was not at
all keen on referral, said should save her money & get more
Prednoleucotropin)
The causation was a road traffic
accident, when Truffle was a pup.
Truffle was on Prednoleucotropin
twice daily.
At the homeopathic consultation,
Truffle was given Ledum, Calcarea fluorica and Thuja.
Reported 29th November: Appears to
be making good progress. The Prednoleucotropin is now reduced to one
every 36 hours. Truffle is looking better in herself.
Reported 9th December: Still making
really good progress. The Prednoleucotropin is now reduced to one every
48 hours. People are saying how good she’s looking.
Reported 23rd January 2006: Doing
really well – no Prednoleucotropin since Christmas & running around like
a puppy. Very pleased with her!
This story
illustrates that a conventional prognosis is not always accurate and
that prejudice against homeopathy is not well-founded. The consistent
reduction in the requirement for the anti-inflammatory drug and the
report of 'looking better in herself' were clear early indicators of a
successful treatment.

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Daisie - an 11 month-old
female Boxer - Chronic Diarrhoea
First seen at
AVMC
on 13th July 2006, with colitis & chronic diarrhoea, with v. poor
condition (bony appearance).
The problem had
started on 26th May 2006 and there had been problems ever since. Daisie
was ravenous and flatulent.
Vaccination: October
2005; Spayed before her first season. She had been fed on a fresh
organic diet.
She visibly liked
cuddles, liked warm, had little thirst, ravenous appetite, few fears,
barked at animals on television.
Her left ear was
crusty but not smelly. She had right pelvic misalignment.
Prescription:
Homeopathic Pulsatilla
and Mutabile.
On 17th July a
faecal sample revealed possible E. coli.
Meanwhile .....
Reported 19th July
2006 – Daisie is SO MUCH BETTER it’s amazing – no diarrhoea since 24
hours after being seen. Different dog, energy levels brilliant, gaining
weight, symptom-free.
21st July: Slight
'blip' – twice in night asked to go out – normal motion each time – this
morning motion a bit soft plus mucus (gave 2 lamb bones yesterday).
24th July – Fine
since telephoned – stools either 100% or just tiny bit soft, much better
in herself, vomited tiny bit Sunday morning – bit of potato & chicken
bone.
27th July 2006 –
Doing really well. Every now & then, does a very firm stool with a bit
of mucus/slime coating – otherwise all normal - great in herself –
energy like you wouldn’t believe, even in this very hot weather -
definitely put on weight - will carry on and keep in touch.
14th May 2007 – seen
for residual skin problems (recurrent eruptions, non-severe, with
rumbling ear problems) Prescribed homeopathic Thuja. The owner is
nonetheless delighted, as the dog is so well, in such good condition and
has no problems with bowels/digestion.
This case illustrates 'Hering’s Law', in
that the skin problem is almost certainly related to the diarrhoea and
is a more 'superficial' expression of the disturbance in health. This
progression form 'internal' to 'external' signs is very encouraging for
the prospects of a long-term cure.

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Dazzle –
male Dachshund - inveterate skin problem
First seen at
AVMC in August 2003, with referral letter
and case notes as follows:
“Between 1999 & 2001 our records show that Dazzle was
seen several times for skin problems. Prednisolone 1mg and Tribrissen
were tried along with Viacutan. The owner was advised not to have the dog
sleeping on their bed and Dazzle’s diet was discussed”
(prior to computer records at the practice,
presumably).
28.01.02 - anal glands full and skin problem flared up again - expressed
anal glands and given Antirobe 25 mg twice daily.
26.07.02 - Dazzle presented with ventral alopecia and itching – owner not
keen to give steroids so gave Atarax 10 mg three times daily, along with Episoothe shampoo and Viacutan pump.
22.10.02 - anal glands expressed.
09.05.03 - Frontline dispensed.
30.06.03 - skin flared again – advise try steroids and keep reducing dose –
gave Marbocyl 20 mg ½ twice daily for 10 days and Prednisolone 1 mg
twice daily
initially, along with Episoothe.
18.08.03 - presented for homeopathy. The referral letter stated:
“Dazzle showed improvement with most treatments. However, as records
show, relapses occurred frequently, so he obviously had a problem with
an allergy to some commonly occurring allergen,”
At AVMC,
we did a skin scraping and found ringworm (Microsporum
gypseum). We had given Thuja 30c, at the first meeting. This
failed to help and, when ringworm was discovered, we gave Bacillinum
30c. Things improved well, with a flare-up when warmer weather
occurred in September. We gave Pulsatilla 30c. Improvement
maintained throughout October but started to slip back at the end of the
month. We reverted to Bacillinum 30c. At the end of November, we
gave Arsenicum 30c, as things failed to improve again. This
produced excellent improvement all through 2004. Christmas card in 2004
was very upbeat. We heard in mid-February 2005 that he had hurt his leg
in January – vets gave Metacam – rash returned and he started scratching
again. Home-prescribed repeat of the Arsenicum and stopping the
Metacam produced a prompt result.
It is not uncommon
to see rapid improvements in cases that have proved troublesome for
several years prior to homeopathic intervention. Dazzle's case is also
not alone in showing a later relapse after drug intervention for another
problem.

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Penny - 5 y.o.
female Cocker Spaniel - Acute lumbar pain/spasm
1st seen 18.08.05
History:
Acute lumbar
pain/spasm, only partially relieved by NSAID - with consequent lameness
of right hind leg.
"Out of hours emergency – acute back
pain (18th July) – injected with Rimadyl and Vetergesic.
Radiographic investigation the next day showed lumbar disc disease –
twice daily Rimadyl. On 22nd, she was reported as more
comfortable but lame in the right hind leg. There was pain on extension
of the right hip but no neurological deficits."
Treatment:
Examination at
AVMC on 18th August
revealed severe lumbar pain and spasm with pelvic misalignment. There
was severe bending of the spine (scoliosis). Upon manipulation, the
pelvic misalignment proved very refractory to correction. It was a most
complex and unusual case but did eventually respond to unusual
manipulation methods, particularly involving a lot of work on thoracic
and lumbar spine. There was also muscle loss over the right hip,
possibly indicating a relatively long-term problem, that had suddenly
become acute.
Apart from the manipulation, treatment consisted of
LASER therapy and Acupuncture-by-LASER, supported by homeopathic Ruta
and Arnica.
At a revisit on 25th August, she was
definitely feeling better but was ‘guarding’ in her lumbar region. LASER
treatments and manipulation were repeated.
On 1st September, she was much better.
Some lumbar spasm was still detectable but she was apparently normal in
behaviour and activity.
A fourth appointment, arranged for 8th
September, was cancelled, owing to such improvement that it was
considered unnecessary.
This case illustrates that spinal and pelvic
manipulation can play a large part in solving problems that
pain-controlling drugs alone appear unable to resolve. An integrated
combination of natural therapeutic inputs was instrumental in bringing about
what appeared to be a satisfactory cure.

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Jed – 7 y.o. male Golden Retriever
- Arthritis
Referred to AVMC in
March 2004, with severe lameness and muscle loss of the left forelimb,
with crepitus on flexion of the elbow.
Jed showed a remarkable response to natural
therapy in the face of extensive pathology and a very bad prognosis. The
letter from the orthopaedic specialist (November 2004) is
self-explanatory. The
course of treatment had been quite short, at this stage.
Report from orthopaedic specialist
November 2004:
"Jed showed no evidence of foreleg lameness when
examined this morning. Miss G told me that the dog had normal exercise
tolerance, no morning stiffness and only occasional stiffness after a
lot of exercise. Her main concern was the crepitus, which can be felt on
manipulation of the elbows.
Both elbows are thickened with a limited range of
flexion but no pain on manipulation. Radiographs show advanced
osteoarthritic change with periarticular osteophyte formation. There is
flattening and deformity of the medial humeral condyles, indicating that
the elbow changes occurred secondary to osteochondrosis during
puppyhood. There are no obvious free fragments within the joints.
Radiographs were also taken of the hips and these are normal.
I have reassured Miss
G that, although Jed has
elbow arthritis, this is not causing him any serious clinical problems
at the moment. Flare ups of lameness have settled down with a few days’
rest and your homeopathy / acupuncture. There is no indication for any
anti-inflammatory treatment or surgery at this stage. However, if bouts
of lameness should become more prolonged and unresponsive to homeopathic
management, then I would suggest use of Metacam or Rimadyl, perhaps in
combination with one of the nutraceuticals, such as Synoquin or Cosequin.
Thank you for the referral."
Jed is still active and well, on occasional
acupuncture and regular homeopathy, as at July 2007, without recourse to
drugs or nutraceuticals.
Jed illustrates for us that, even with severe identifiable pathology,
a good level of welfare and lifestyle is possible. He shows the apparent
paradox, whereby very bad X-Ray lesions may not necessarily be reflected
in the patient himself. The benefits of properly integrated homeopathic
and acupuncture inputs are amply demonstrated. The case also
demonstrates how an orthopaedic specialist can be very open-minded about
the use of natural medicine, such as homeopathy and acupuncture.

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Hako - 7 y.o. Dalmatian x Pointer – abscess on spine – a rare
condition producing pain and hind limb paralysis
First seen at AVMC on
17.10.03:
Had already improved to a good
degree (but not completely recovered) on antibiotic but the worry was
that signs would return, after antibiotic was stopped. Homeopathic and
dietary input was made. He staged an uneventful and full recovery. Later
X-Ray pictures confirmed the good result.
27.10.03 - 10-day report: “Much more active –
obviously feeling much better – coat feels and smells better – some
‘clicking’ on movement but moves well”
6.11.03 - 20-day report: “Much more active and
happier in himself – trots everywhere – obviously looking and feeling
good – missed a day of antibiotic and seemed worse that day – will be on
antibiotic until end of November”
4.12.03 One month after that, having had a week off
antibiotic: “Doing extremely well – very fit dog – putting weight on
back legs – will be X-Rayed next week”
22.07.04 “No pain in back and has made a full
recovery – X-Ray taken in December showed minimal spinal lesion
persisting – nothing to worry about – it doesn’t bother him at all”
While such a case does not prove that homeopathic intervention was
instrumental in the final recovery, it is recorded here to show that
there are cases in which conventional input is continued alongside
homeopathic input. The final result is what matters, not who or what can
claim the credit.

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Ron - 2 y.o. male Chesapeake Bay Retriever - Allergic Dermatitis
(possibly Autoimmune) Skin
Came to AVMC on 17th October 2005 with a
diagnosis of ‘skin allergies’.
History:
Rescued end of August 2003. Vaccinated
at Rescue Centre. Puppy in poor condition. Castrated 30th
December 2003. Mild conjunctivitis at the time, treated with Maxitrol. Vaccination Booster
22nd September 2004. Seen for pruritus (itch), crusting over back, redness (erythema) at
tail base, with some wet eczema on 10th May 2005 – given Rilexine and precautionary
Stronghold. On 17th May 2005, more comfortable but crusting
spreading to tail. 20th September 2005 – Vaccination Booster.
Skin still not good, at time of presentation at
AVMC and was very dry,
although the previous lesions were not obvious. However, there was
pronounced conjunctivitis, redness of the muzzle and red ‘spectacles’.
His elbows were callused, despite his tender age. These signs were
suggestive of possible auto-immunity.
Homeopathic Sulphur was started that day.
2nd November
2005 – reported less itchy and
eyes redder. Hair growing back in. Morgan Bach added.
30th
November 2005 – reported coat much better. Eyes now red all the time,
not just when tired – much less scratching. Instructed to stop
medicines.
6th December 2005 – reported doing very
well – eyes hardly red at all – skin improved (back to normal) – no
scratching.
24th January 2006 – reported skin flared
again, mostly around tail and back, and very itchy - eyes red again.
Instructed to re-commence remedies.
30th January
2006 – reported less redness.
15th February
2006 – fur still dry and flaky
– homeopathic Thuja.
6th March
2006 – reported great improvement –
fur growing back again and hardly scratching – rolls on back a lot, as
if still feels itchy.
8th March
2006 – greatly improved but by no
means ‘cured’ – still has pink patches on belly and rolling on back a
lot – feels that, if left, he would relapse very quickly – instructed to
re-start Sulphur and Morgan.
27th March
2006 – reported much improved –
fur regrown completely – no red patches – just a bit dry and itchy –
skin and coat should be oily.
12th May
2006 – reported rolling
only occasionally, now – all fur grown back.
25th May 2006 –
eyes became red again,
so had stopped medicines – coat much better but small red patch by tail
– moulting heavily now – restarting remedies.
31st May
2006 – relapsed – instructed change
régime of the same medicines.
19th June
2006 – reported still has bald
patch on tail but not red and raw – very itchy on back and sides –
improved since change of frequency of remedies – add herbal cream.
26th June
2006 – reported cream has helped
the patch and hair is re-growing – skin is sensitive – no new raw
patches.
30th June
2006 – reported still itchy but
redness clearing and fur re-growing.
12th July
2006 – reported doing much better –
skin cleared up – strong scratch reflex but not scratching at all unless
touched – coat grown back but dry again.
19th July
2006 – reported still doing well
little scratching – coat fine and no sores.
7th
August 2006 – Doing very well –
moulting again now but all fur back and no sore areas – still scratches
when groomed but not at all otherwise – rolls a lot.
This case is clearly seasonal but appears to
be well-controlled. It also shows the importance of close and regular
contact, so that prescriptions can respond to changes in a timely
fashion. However, the homeopathic input has
continued to be necessary. No report yet received in 2007.

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Mick - 14 year-old
male Border Collie X - Liver Tumour
First
seen at AVMC on 10.04.06
Liver tumour had
been found by ultrasound and B/S (results &
pictures on file). Biopsy suggestion had been declined.
The tumour may have
been cortisol-producing – Mick is greedier – otherwise
symptom-free.
Examination: coldish, pale, heart not brilliant.
Prescribed:
Homeopathic DCV (Digitalis compound remedy) / Phosphorus /
Asterias / Hydrastis
20.04.06 reported more lively & interested.
Quite tired, sleeps a lot, back leg still weak (not
full weight, when standing) - less panting, colour much pinker - enjoys new diet (changed
to natural feeding from Hills i/d)
11.05.06 - reported dribbling urine when relaxes
(offered Equisetum & Clematis – not wanted yet)
19.05.06 - anaemia fine but panting a lot – vet:
nothing abnormal found (To
normal etc.) except heart rate 120 - possibly cancer spreading from liver – put on Oxytetracycline antibiotics. (We
added homeopathic Carbo veg., Carcinosin and Tub. bov.)
24.05.06 – dribbling now leaks whole bladder full! –
stop latest prescription and will now try Equisetum and Clematis)
02.06.06 – dribbling less, despite restarting
Carbo and Carcinosin (as happier on them).
14.06.06 – night of panting lots –
went to vet as feared felt
more nodules on liver - blood sampled - improved after 1 hour. Alk Phos is 50 x
normal - owner is very worried.
14 or 15 .06 seen
again - heart regaining healthy rhythm – was anyway better next day,
after above scare - no change in medicines.
06.07.06 – looking good – asked for more help with
breathing (gave homeopathic 'Heat Drops').
12.07.06 – looking very
good – if didn’t know he had
cancer, would think nothing wrong with him.
16.08.06 – went on holiday on Saturday seemed fine – Sunday very
lethargic and looked very rough - pale, wet himself, rapid breathing and
unsteady on legs. Vet thought bleed from liver tumour and gave B12 & Anabolic
steroid - abandoned holiday. He improved but any exertion caused heavy panting
- gave homeopathic Carduus.
04.09.06 – back to normal self
- fantastic for 14½ y.o.
02.11.06 – absolutely great – owner delighted with him.
13.11.06 - still dribbling on & off – no obvious pattern
- fabulous otherwise - advised stop Phosphorus start Causticum).
27.11.06 – dribbling much worse – stop
Causticum. Also
developed rash on tummy last few days – vet prescribed Advocate for
other dog’s mange – possibly same thing.
18.12.06 - skin settled OK without Advocate – ticking
along well.
01.03.07 – reported really, really good –
owner
absolutely delighted with him - still a bit of urine-dribbling – coping
OK with that.
30.04.07 doing really well
- now 15 years old – fabulous – just had a
really good holiday & full of beans – please re-supply.
Experience has shown us that liver tumours usually respond well to
homeopathic input.

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Midleton – 1 year-old male Irish Setter - Hip
Dysplasia First seen
at AVMC on 5th
May 2000 – Hip Dysplasia clinically worse right hind - given homeopathic
Phosphorus, Calc. fluor. 6x, Colocynth,
RRA 30, Vitamin C 500 mg, ACA powder.
Deferred acupuncture, in view of distance.
22.05.00 - can’t keep him still!
- very difficult to
restrict walks etc. - tears around like a lunatic - thinks getting better
every day.
25.05.00 - cystitis, miserable -
diet discussion ref.
alkaline urine.
22.06.00 - doing fine.
12.07.00 - very very well – on holiday in Ireland.
17.08.00 - injured tendons in LF foot, while in
Ireland then very lame RH - very worried about his hips again.
29.09.00 - see again
- urine retention - found prostate - homeopathic Sabal serr. 30c, Pulsatilla 30c
- urine pH 6.
12.03.01 - see again
- worse LH - adjust pelvis.
DATE - LH adjust pelvis again
- acupuncture and LASER - add homeopathic Guaiacum.
16.06.03 - see again
- wrong LH adjust, acupuncture, LASER and had eczema - antibiotics help – skin b/d ulceration spontaneous endogenous – stop
Phosphorus & Guaiacum.
07.08.03 - he’s wonderful – just been to Ireland on
holiday!
10.11.03 - pretty good but now has a youngster who
flies about – Midleton is slower than the new dog and has less muscle
over hind quarters.
22.01.04 Sores on skin – had in summer and
eventually cleared up with antibiotics but returned just before
Christmas.
24.01.04 - see again – raw patches on 2 feet – vet two days
ago said cuts – owner disagreed - scraping negative. Vet recommended 8 weeks
of just JWB food – owner declined. Spontaneous ulceration but not deep -
prescribed probiotics and stop Guaiacum & Phoshorus
again for
now.
14.04.04 - two weeks after visit went into kennels –
came out with mange – OK now. Currently very fit & well – vet can’t
believe how well he is.
15.06.04 - wonderful – very well indeed – Glucosamine
suits him.
06.10.04 - still doing well – skin clear as long as
uses Stronghold every month. Glucosamine helped him a lot.
04.11.04, 20.12.04, 22.02.05 – reports of how well
he has been doing, then:
26.05.05 - doing very well – wouldn’t know there was
anything wrong with him, most of the time (now 8 y.o.).
01.07.05 -
doing very well.
18.10.05 - please resupply large
Calc fluor. 6x - doing very very well - to see him running and jumping in
the car, when local vet said he’d need a hip replacement by the age of
two, is wonderful and he’s brilliant now, thank you.
25.11.05, 24.02.06,
11.05.06 - still doing very well.
06.09.06 - amazing really, considering how bad his
hips are supposed to be – doesn’t restrict him at all.
22.11.06 - brilliant – can’t believe there’s anything
wrong.
08.01.07 - still doing well.
16.05.07 - doing wonderfully – found local osteopath
to keep him straight.
06.06.07 - still
doing very well.
Some cases require a lot of work to establish a healthy and sustained
balance. Seven years on, it's wonderful to receive ongoing good news.

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Lucky - 7 year-old male Jack Russell Terrier -
Allergic Dermatitis (Skin)
Referred skin problem February 2003
Referral letter:
"Lucky has a history of pruritus (itch)
since November 1998 (September booster!). A blood test was taken
in August 2002 and confirmed diagnosis of flea-allergy dermatitis.
Lucky responds well to steroid treatment.
However, for the long term, Mrs Negus is keen to explore the use of
alternative treatment.
Please find enclosed full medical history and
test results. Thank you for seeing this case."
Prescribed
homeopathic Pulsatilla – responded well
Relapse April 2003 –
Pulsatilla failed to help this
time - prescribed Sulphur and Morgan Bach
June 2003 – doing very well indeed!
Lovely letter received January 2005:
“Update two years on:
Thank you – count Lucky as one
of your 100% successes. Irritated skin is a thing of the past and his
tummy fur is luscious.
He hasn’t had a flea treatment
in two years (only lavender oil). The only thing guaranteed to flare his
tummy skin is a field of buttercups, esp. when in flower. I always wash
his tummy, legs and feet of mud or dust, whatever the season.
As Lucky is approx. 10 years old
now, he has a little arthritis. A magnetic collar has helped this.
Kind regards and thanks for your
help during the grim months for Lucky and his worrying owner. Even our
vet has had to eat his hat on this one (we were on the downward spiral
of steroids and Frontline before). I have avoided any more vaccinations,
too.”

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Poppy – 3 y.o. Jack Russell Terrier female – Chronically
infected, swollen, ulcerated right fore foot
Presented at
AVMC October 1993, with a grossly infected, inflamed and
misshapen foot. The only choice that had been offered to
the owners was amputation of the limb, after persistent and worsening
(deepening) infection in the foot, including the metacarpus and progressing
up the limb, despite rigorous surgery and antibiosis. Septic arthritis
was also diagnosed.
Homeopathic treatment achieved satisfactory
resolution (although not a cure) within a few months. The resolution was
preceded by a rapid and necessary increase in well being. Despite
the very acceptable level of 'cure', the nails never regained full
health on that foot and there was occasional oedema of the axillary lymph node, testifying to the fact that
it was
not a 100% ‘cure’. The dog remained sound, however, and entirely happy
since 1994, with very occasional slight lameness, which responded
promptly to a change of homeopathic treatment. Antibiotic was not found
necessary. poppy never regained a full hair covering on that foot.
This case illustrates
the ability to clear or obtain satisfactory resolution of deep and
worsening infection, without the use of antibiotics. It also illustrates
again, the differing prognosis under homeopathic therapy.
These brief notes
cover the period prior to March 2001. At that time, a serious and
life-threatening lesion developed in the other front leg, diagnosed by
one orthopaedic specialist as osteosarcoma. After a long
battle, defying all offered prognoses, Poppy finally succumbed three
years later, to kidney
failure in January 2004, at over 13 years-old.

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Rowan - 4 y.o.
female Working Collie - Epilepsy
First seen at AVMC on 8th
March 2007, with
‘epilepsy’.
History:
2 episodes, Nov & Dec 2006.
Both fits appear to have been ‘brought on’ by
strenuous exercise.
Vaccination June 2006.
Started phenobarbitone 14.12.06.
Very sedated by the phenobarbitone & put on weight,
hence reason for homeopathic enquiry.
Examination: significant scoliosis –
responded to pelvic adjustment.
Very ‘mardi’ – look at her for too long and
she ‘melts’.
Gave homeopathic Pulsatilla.
Chiropractic work.
Reports:
30th March2006: lot better – much brighter –
more her old self – still quite weighty – no fits seen – returned to
agility work.
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