Natural/Holistic Anti-inflammatory and Pain

**Amaruq** · 03-14-2008, 04:44 PM

Does anyone know of any natural or holistic anti-inflamatory & pain remedies/meds? My Holistic vet is closed until tomorrow and we just got back from Chimo's "other" vet. He tweeked his knee on the ice. She asked if I wanted their meds (Deramaxx etc.) or if I wanted to go with holistic stuff. She can be so kewl.

Her hubby is the jerk though.

BowWowMeow · 03-14-2008, 04:47 PM

Arnica. 30c, every 4 hours. No food or water a half hour before or after you give it.

Rika_Tula · 03-14-2008, 04:48 PM

Are you looking for topical or to take internally?

Icing will help greatly!

EDIT: I agree with the homeopathic Arnica Montana.

**Amaruq** · 03-14-2008, 05:12 PM

Internal. She thinks it might be ligament damage/strain - not enough for surgery by any means but he has to take it easy and no rough-housing with the sisterhood.

**Amaruq** · 03-14-2008, 05:20 PM

Oh just thought I would mention he is favoring his leg but not really limping on it unless it twists on him again. To me it would be minor but I dont want it to become major either.

WiscTiger · 03-14-2008, 05:42 PM

Unflavored Gelatin

http://www.supplementwatch.com/supli...asp?DocId=1133

Rika_Tula · 03-14-2008, 07:13 PM

I haven't tried the unflavored gelatin, yet but I've heard really good things about it. Great link! ...thanks!

Maedchen · 03-15-2008, 11:19 AM

The best homeopathic remedies for strain/ligament injuries are Bellis perennis and Ruta gravis. You can give them both together, about 3xday and you should see improvement very quickly. Haven't had much success with Arnica for those issues, but it all depends.

Most HFS have combination remedies for sprain injuries (consisting of the remedies above and others) and other modalities - might be alot cheaper then buying indiv. remedies and a better option for people who are unexperienced in homeopathy and don't really know how to choose a remedy.

I would also give high doses of VitC and some fishoil for their anti-inflammatory properties.

**Amaruq** · 03-15-2008, 01:00 PM

Well in his lunch today he had canned Mackerel (all out of fresh fish) and 1000 MG of Vit C. He did leave his Gluco in his bowl

so I need to give him a spoonful of "lumpy pumpkin".

He is being pretty good about staying off of it and is doing much better about keeping it away from the rambunctious daughters. KC bumped it last night and he did one of his "fatherly growls" and she promptly jumped off the futon and tried to wash his tonsils.

Dohhhhh · 03-17-2008, 12:17 PM

What about Papaya and Ginger? I have read that they have anti-inflammatory benefits......

Check out this link:

http://books.google.com/books?id=EPjSgeb...&hl=en#PPA59,M1

03-14-2008, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Natural/Holistic Anti-inflammatory and Pain Does anyone know of any natural or holistic anti-inflamatory & pain remedies/meds? My Holistic vet is closed until tomorrow and we just got back from Chimo's "other" vet. He tweeked his knee on the ice. She asked if I wanted their meds (Deramaxx etc.) or if I wanted to go with holistic stuff. She can be so kewl. Her hubby is the jerk though. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

03-14-2008, 04:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,797	Re: Natural/Holistic Anti-inflammatory and Pain Arnica. 30c, every 4 hours. No food or water a half hour before or after you give it. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

03-14-2008, 04:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rika_Tula Master Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 611	Re: Natural/Holistic Anti-inflammatory and Pain Are you looking for topical or to take internally? Icing will help greatly! EDIT: I agree with the homeopathic Arnica Montana.

03-14-2008, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Natural/Holistic Anti-inflammatory and Pain Internal. She thinks it might be ligament damage/strain - not enough for surgery by any means but he has to take it easy and no rough-housing with the sisterhood. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

03-14-2008, 05:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Natural/Holistic Anti-inflammatory and Pain Oh just thought I would mention he is favoring his leg but not really limping on it unless it twists on him again. To me it would be minor but I dont want it to become major either. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

03-14-2008, 05:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
WiscTiger Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 15,171	Re: Natural/Holistic Anti-inflammatory and Pain Unflavored Gelatin http://www.supplementwatch.com/supli...asp?DocId=1133 __________________ Wisctiger@msn.com Cheyenne-2/02 DeeDee Little Bit-6/02 Lakota-1/03 Raya-9/05

03-14-2008, 07:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rika_Tula Master Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 611	Re: Natural/Holistic Anti-inflammatory and Pain I haven't tried the unflavored gelatin, yet but I've heard really good things about it. Great link! ...thanks!

03-15-2008, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Maedchen Crowned Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,521	Re: Natural/Holistic Anti-inflammatory and Pain The best homeopathic remedies for strain/ligament injuries are Bellis perennis and Ruta gravis. You can give them both together, about 3xday and you should see improvement very quickly. Haven't had much success with Arnica for those issues, but it all depends. Most HFS have combination remedies for sprain injuries (consisting of the remedies above and others) and other modalities - might be alot cheaper then buying indiv. remedies and a better option for people who are unexperienced in homeopathy and don't really know how to choose a remedy. I would also give high doses of VitC and some fishoil for their anti-inflammatory properties.

03-15-2008, 01:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Amaruq Moderator who has gone to the dogs Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Where I don't wanna be-NW PA Posts: 14,645	Re: Natural/Holistic Anti-inflammatory and Pain Well in his lunch today he had canned Mackerel (all out of fresh fish) and 1000 MG of Vit C. He did leave his Gluco in his bowl so I need to give him a spoonful of "lumpy pumpkin". He is being pretty good about staying off of it and is doing much better about keeping it away from the rambunctious daughters. KC bumped it last night and he did one of his "fatherly growls" and she promptly jumped off the futon and tried to wash his tonsils. __________________ Ruq Paq Lakota, Chimo, Tika, Rayne, Kanuck, Jethro and Keyzah My Angels forever in my heart and watching over us: Phoenix 9/07 Kaylee Cheyenne 5/09

03-17-2008, 12:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dohhhhh Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Burlington, NJ Posts: 1,091	Re: Natural/Holistic Anti-inflammatory and Pain What about Papaya and Ginger? I have read that they have anti-inflammatory benefits...... Check out this link: http://books.google.com/books?id=EPjSgeb...&hl=en#PPA59,M1 __________________ GSGSR & GSR-SP Trainer @ Obedient K9 Dog Training /Professional Member of I.A.C.P. Proudly owned by Reno CGC, Lance CGC, Carlie CGC & Sniper CGC (GSD's)& Rylee CGC Yorkie(all rescues) RIP my beautiful Cheyenne (GSD) Dogster Id: 638901

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