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Post by daisysmum on Jun 29, 2016 9:11:02 GMT -5
Hi. Help please! I've just been to the vets with Daisy. It looks like she could have a grass seed in her back paw. The vet seemed a bit too eager to knock her out and start slicing for my liking so I asked if there was anything else we could try first. I know in extreme cases grass seeds can move up the body and cause bigger problems but I also know someone who's dog was operated on for 2 hours and the grass seed still wasn't found. So, I stood my ground and we came away with antibiotics and Metacam. I am also bathing it in salt water. Anyway, my question is, has anyone ever used silica in a case like this. Apparently it's good for helping to expel foreign bodies from the system and I wondered if anyone had good results from using it.
Thanks.
Janine x
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Post by laura2001 on Jun 29, 2016 9:24:27 GMT -5
Sorry, no help with the silica, but Bella our Pointer had a grass seed migrate from her pad & it ended up causing a huge lump in her abdomen. It came up really quickly, & we had to have it removed surgically. She ended up with a massive wound which we had issues with until it was fully healed. Just be aware they can turn nasty if they stat in for a while. I'd be interested to know if silica does work, and helps with expelling foreign bodies though, in case it ever happens again.
Hope Daisy is OK & you get it sorted. Xxx
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Post by brooke1 on Jun 29, 2016 15:25:38 GMT -5
Haven't used it in dogs but used in on my donkey when she had a foot abscess - I think it made it come to head quicker than if I hadn't used it.
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Post by greybeard on Jun 29, 2016 17:07:20 GMT -5
Magnesium Sulphate Paste? Old fashioned but still available - seems promoted initially as boil/carbuncle treatment,but main thing is it's "drawing" properties.Chris and I are familiar with it from nursing past and at home have used it for imbedded splinters/thorns as well.Brief Google says other dog owners have used it for grass seeds etc - check it out.From our experience(human) dosn't take long to work - Cath.
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Post by daisysmum on Jul 1, 2016 9:42:02 GMT -5
Hi.
Thanks for the replies and advice. Well so far so good. Her foot does seem to look a bit better today. The swelling has gone down a bit and it doesn't seem to be as red and sore. I'm not sure whether it's the medication, the bathing or the silica or a combination that's helped but I am continuing with all three for now. I haven't seen any sign of the seed though so will be keeping a close eye out for any signs of it or any problems in general.
Thanks again.
Janine x
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