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bulldog family - I got another response from the natural group. But please use this with discretion as this is from the site owner and she takes on a complete holistic approach to healing which most likely would be different from your vet's recommendations. She doesn't believe in vaccinations, non-raw, topical chemical remedies such a flea/tick ones in the market, etc, etc. She's aware of MRSA and describes it as a superbug that's immune to antibiotics.
"Bovine colostrum and astragalus tinctures given orally are always good
standbys to get the immune system working on a better plane. Oregano oil is
very strong, and in dogs who have issues with it (it is hard to give
orally), I put a few drops in between the pads of the feet to be absorbed.
I must have missed where the infection was, but if it is in the actual skin
folds, then topical application might be a good idea and for sure I would be
spraying CS on the sores along with the O of O application & coconut oil.
The suggestion of using honey is good BUT the honey must be RAW and not have
been heated above 110 during processing, and apparently even most of the
"raw" honey is heated above that. I believe the Manuka honey is not.
Applying the virgin coconut oil on the sores AFTER spraying the CS and
putting on the O of O (I am thinking I would not want to put it on the sores
more than once or twice a day though), I would slather on the coconut as it
is very anti-bacterial and will help keep the sores from drying and cracking
and will help heal the skin. If it were my dog, I'd be doing the topical
stuff every 3-4 hours for a minimum of 3-4 times a day (although I am not
sure I would do the O of O more than once or twice a day). I would also be
giving CS orally for 2-3 weeks in large amount (ie I would mix it 1/2 and
1/2 with the drinking water)."
