Guest guest Posted July 24, 2002 Report Share Posted July 24, 2002 At 03:39 PM 7/24/02 +0000, you wrote: >Hi Bobbi~ >when my dog was experiencing such a thing, I washed the area first with pure >castile soap, then I applied straight lavender oil (2-3 drops) the I >powdered her with a powder I made from cornstarch, kaolin clay, baking soda >and crushed lavender flowers. She is a silly dog and loved to smell pretty. >I also fed her steak fat cooked on the grill. The high fat treat was great >for her skin and her coat. >good luck. please don't use neat lavender, or any other undiluted essential oil, on any animal... we don't recommend using lavender neat...I know too many professionals in my industry who are now sensitized to Lavender from neat usage on broken skin! Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 I'm really dismayed now. I just learned that my dog's hot spots are actually caused by bacterial infections. I can't believe this. I've been repeatedly told that it's an eczema type of condition and increasing oils in the diet to deal with dry skin was the solution. Maybe some soothing ointments, etc. But it turns out, antibiotics, both oral and topical are effective against hot spots! Also, that staph a. is commonly found in hot spots, among other organisms. I'm now thinking that perhaps the reason my dog got the huge abcess near his eye was because he was scratching a small cyst that had formed on his eye, and the bacteria entered from his claws through his eye. penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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