Soft Pink Growth on Dog’s Belly is Getting Bigger

June 2, 2013

Hi Alisha,

The photos you submitted of Cali show what I call a 'benign' pedunculated, (means hanging by a 'stalk') skin tag.

I do not know what has suddenly caused her to start scratching and making it bleed. But I appreciate you adding in another symptom of stiffness in her hind quarters, slow to get up and lay down.

From the MacRepertory Program which catalogs homeopathic remedies to symptoms:

1. Wart, pedunculated
2. Back, stiffness, painful
3. Lumbar region, stiffness
4. Skin, wart bleeding
5. Skin, wart itching

The top three remedies are Nitric acidum, Causticum, and Rhus-tox.

Here's what I suggest:

Start with the Rhus tox (full name is Rhus toxicodendron, derived from poison ivy), in the 6C or 12C potency. When you purchase it from Health food stores it will come in a small vial, and usually costs $5-$7.

Take off the cap and pour ONE pellet into the cap. Do not touch the remedy with your fingers. Then place the pellet into a 2 OZ glass eye dropper bottle, and fill it with Spring water.

Shake the bottle 20 times by hitting it against the palm of your hand.

Draw up the liquid into the eyedropper, it will only go up halfway, that's how much you give her. Lift up Cali's lip and squirt it into her mouth, to wet her gums, tongue, lips etc. anywhere it can touch mucous membrane. She does not necessarily need to even swallow it, it will absorb through mucous membrane.

Store this bottle and the original pellets in the door of the refrigerator or any cool, dark location away from computers, cell phone, electrical outlets, bright sunlight, etc.

Give her 1/2 dropperful of the liquid Rhus tox THREE to FOUR times daily for the first 3 days. Then decrease to two times daily for the next 3 weeks. Report back to this site on her progress.

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Hi Alisha,

Here is the rest of my response for Cali.

Also, buy some Rescue Remedy, the one for HUMANS in alcohol, http://www.bachflower.com/

Put 20-30 drops into a 4-6 oz pump spray bottle and fill with Spring Water. Store in refrigerator. Spray this on the growth as OFTEN as needed. If you need to do it every 15 minutes that will not overdose her. Since it will be cold, it will help to cool down her skin. Rescue Remedy is used to calm down the emotions, and it will also help to calm down the skin. Therefore, even if she licks it, will will help to decrease her anxiety, and will calm her down too.

A holistic veterinarian would be best to see in person, regarding monitoring the case, and also to write an exemption form for Cali to AVOID future vaccinations. Vaccinations will contribute to the formation of more of these growths.

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

Improving her diet would also help her to heal and improve her health so she will not be susceptible to forming MORE of these growths.

See our page on 10 Best Dog Food Options, and consider feeding her a RAW diet, or a partially raw diet. But NO MORE DRY dog food!!

Please keep us posted by coming back to this page and clicking the 'click here to add your own comments' link below.

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.