Growths Near Dog’s Anus & Dog Behavior Fits

Hi Elke,
For your 15 year old Female Siberian Husky, Tasha, you wrote,
“Can you tell me what the growths are and can they be healed?”

I cannot tell you what the growths are by looking at the photo. I suggest having an impression smear done, or having a local anesthetic to remove a small piece of tissue to find out what type of growth it is.

Even using homeopathic remedies, it is useful to know if a cancerous lesion is involved or if it is a benign growth. Although, from your history, it seems that some of the treatments that were tried appeared to help a little. It may be that Tasha needs a homeopathic remedy, and also, some nutritional/immune system support to help her heal.

Tasha’s diet could be improved by the addition of cooked vegetables such a carrots, green beans, zucchini and potatoes. Add some immune support such as Canine Whole Body Support by Standard Process.

Some other good immune system supplements would be:

Use either ONE or the other, homeopathic remedy Silicea OR Thuya, in a 6c or 12c potency. Silicea is useful for a tumor or growth that may have some infection. Thuya is useful for conditions known as vaccinosis. I do not know WHAT kind of growth Tasha has, that is why it would be good to find out with a tissue sample.

TO BE CONTINUED IN PART TWO

Hi Elke,
Here is the rest of my response.

To make up the remedy, put one pellet into a 2 oz dropper bottle, fill with Spring Water, and succuss the bottle 20 times prior to each dose (Succuss the remedy involves hitting the bottom of the bottle against the palm of your hand). Give Tasha 1/2 dropperful two times daily for at least 3 weeks. If no improvement, then stop and try the other remedy.

It would be best to have a holistic veterinarian guide you along the way, especially with these ‘fits’ that you have mentioned. Without a more detailed description, I do not know if these are seizures (possibly from liver disease, anemia, or hypoglycemia), vestibular conditions or canine senile dementia-anxiety attacks.

Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org.

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Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

Related Pages:
– Dog Warts,
– Dog Skin Conditions,
– Ask a Vet Online Library – Dog Warts, Cysts and Strange Growths Section

DISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

Tarsha passed away 3 months ago and is now in dog heaven
Love Elke

May 21, 2013

Hi Elke,
My deepest sympathy to you at this time. I am sorry to hear of Tarsha’s passing. At 15 years of age, she had a very long life.

You wrote,
“Tarsha passed away 3 months ago and is now in dog heaven”

and now she is a little angel in heaven!

Sincerely,
Dr. Tillman