Question:
With regard to home remedies for dogs: Several years ago, I had a beautiful (and expensive) female Shetland sheepdog puppy, for which I paid a handsome price. To my amazement, I noticed she was developing red mange around her mouth and on her paws.A trip to the local veterinarian was in order. He gave me medication for the mange, but it only irritated the infected areas. He then suggested I take her to the Texas A&M veterinary school. There, they recommended that I put her to sleep! I went back to my local vet and told him to come up with another solution -- I was not going to destroy my dog. He suggested aloe vera.I called a fellow kennel club member who had aloe vera plants in her yard. She cut off a stalk, and I brought it home, wrapped it in damp paper and placed it in the refrigerator. That evening, I cut off a slice and rubbed my dog's affected areas with the center and held her still for 15 minutes. I repeated the treatment the next morning and for several days afterward. On the fifth day I noticed ma
J.J.W., Houston, TX Aug 22, 2004
Answer:
I want to note that this experience occurred "several years ago," because Texas A&M Veterinary College vets would not suggest that you have your dog euthanized today. Even so, her condition must have been severe for them to have made such a suggestion then.I have heard of some remarkable results from treating animals for various skin problems using aloe vera extract, a purified form of which can also be taken internally for intestinal disorders. It evidently has soothing, anti-inflammatory properties and, hopefully, more clinical trials will be done and reported in veterinary literature to determine the effectiveness of aloe juice for treating skin conditions.
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