Comments on Dog Flu: Remedy for an Epidemic

The other lessons did not have a comment section. I am writing to let you know I am here. I enjoy your writing and the stories. I especially love the lesson on homeopathy. I have used one or two but now understand better how to match symptoms with remedies. I do not have animals but my family does. So I am reading and sharing your information with family. Thanks again.t

My nine year old English Pointer (50 lbs) has a hoarse bark/whine and has coughed a few times. His tongue is more red than usual and he is panting a bit when moving about, so possible fever. He is acting normal otherwise regarding playing, eating, bathroom habits, etc. Does this sound like the flu or should I try to get him in at my vet? Thanks for any advice!

The initial description in your recent newsletter sounded a lot like kennel cough, except that it lasts longer. Is that correct? Are they related? And if a dog has had kennel cough or dog flu previously, is natural immunity conferred?

Not Yet Sick, But Potential Exposure Possible
I’d give these dogs one pellet daily of Phosphorus 30C .... for how long though - a week - a month? Can it be given in a bit of yogurt if the other two methods aren't possible - coz these are strays I'm treating.

I see you removed my post from July 9 about distemper acquired from the dog shows and my plea for help as I move my dogs from AZ to Texas where Distemper is full blown. We used the remedies for your dog flu protocol. When they didn't help that was the first clue it wasn't just flu. This is very serious. My niece's dogs in CO are dying from it. I must protect my pack as I move into the heart of it. These are dogs that are exposed to various environments and should have acquired immunity. Titers are being done to see who needs boosting. Can you supply Tautodes if my dogs are not immune? The only vax I can find with only distemper is NeoVacD. I would only use this as a last resort.
Thank you.

Hello,
I just treated my dog with your phosphorous protocol night-morning-night Tuesday into Wednesday. I came home from a weekend away and he started coughing Monday night with foamy discharge. We were at a dog show 2 weekends ago. He improved after the first dose, no more coughing Wednesday. I stopped the dosage but today I came home after work and he has a yellow mucous discharge from his nose. I made up the nux Vomica in water and plan to start that tonight. Should I be alarmed because the discharge is not clear? He seemed almost back to normal now this. He is eating with the same appetite and has lots of ebergy playing with my other dogs. I gave the phosphorus pellets to the others 3 dogs I have (12,7, and 11/2 years old) and they have not exhibited any clinical signs. He is 3 years old. I have also been supporting with slippery elm for his throat, echinacea and vitamin C.
I just want to ensure I'm doing the right thing and a bit concerned about the yellowish mucous, thanks.

Can the Phosphorus be used on young puppies 4.5 months old. 4 sick coughing dogs in the house and puppies are starting to sneeze. Just wondering if its safe to treat them the same as the adult dogs.

Hello,
I really appreciated reading this article.
My 13 year old Doberman (70lb for dosing) just got sick a couple of days ago. I rushed into action, thinking this was a repeat of a liver issue she had 3 years ago. (Many symptoms presented the same way). She lost her appetite, was lethargic and weak and her fever (with chills) spiked to 104 over night. No coughing, congestion or sneezing, just a little nasal drip here and there. I had her blood work done yesterday and everything looks great. Sooo, maybe this is a form of the canine flu. I started her on Denamarin (milk thistle) as a precautionary. But, more importantly, I started her on 5 pellets of Boiron Byronia 6c 3 times a day, for liver pain and fever yesterday. She did much better through the night and this morning her temp is at 101.1, she is more alert and seems to be interested in food. The difference has been so immediate it's almost startling. I thought I was in for a week or two of dealing with a very sick dog and in 1 day she seems to be feeling so much better. I myself have not had much luck with homeopathy, but my pets sure have. I just wanted to share what I did in case someone else has a dog that presents the same way, they might try the same remedy.
Thanks again!
Rene' in Portland, Oregon

Dr Will. I never heard back from you about phosphor-homacord from heel and its possibility to use as prevention/treatment
Thx Charlie

Hello, so glad for this article. Thank you!
This is definitely the HOT topic right now in my dog circle. We do agility and it's all the fear right now. Starting in Georgia and Florida and now in Texas (?)
Many are ordering the vaccine. Many fears about these strains going around if caught can cause permanent lung damage and cost thousands of dollars to treat your dog. The stories are scary. I am having faith in Homeopathy.
If you aren't sure of cases in your area and are unsure of other dogs and their exposure, would you not attend a trial or give according to the "not sick possible exposure" dosing?
Thank you!

I have phosphor homacord from Heel is this applicable for treatment and or prevention ..also have nux comics from heel
All going crazy here I. South Carolina. Boarding kennels starting to require ... Are dogs going to be protected if get shot on day or week of boarding.??? Media hysteria ...vaccine not the answer
Thx
Charlie Timmerman ,DVM

Great article.....sharing!
Thank you,
Debi High Jarrell

Question for classical homeopath - If phos is used preventatively and the vital force doesn't need, can an aggravation cause a preggo to abort due to this line in Boericke "disorganizes the blood, causing fatty degeneration of blood vessels and every tissue and organ of the body and thus gives rise to hćmorrhages, and hćmatogenous jaundice" I really need an answer to this priorate administering it.
Joy

We do not have the flu...yet in our area, Adirondack s but have been to many shows with my guys. Can I use phosphorous as a preventative even in a pregnant bitch?

Great article I am passing around to all my dog friends as well as in dog groups. We have these remedies, and both we have used for other things always getting excellent results, such as using Phosphorus for nosebleeds, and for after any surgery to help the liver get anesthesia out of the system. And I think most peole know how well Nux Vomica does with an upset stomach. But now that everybody is talking about this canine flu, it is wonderful to discover one of these two, depending on the symptoms, can do such a great job treating this virus.
I have read blogs about how difficult this is to treat using regular methods, so very pleased to see what to do with homeopathic remedies instead. Thank you for this informative article.

So the Asian strain of dog flu is back with avengence, this time spreading at dog shows primarily. I'm curious as to if you have any updates to add for this round of the virus? I see a homeopathic human MD up here in the DFW area myself and so I know homeopathy works. But just wondering if you're feeling any different about all this now. There is now a vaccination for this strain. I can probably count the number of vaccinations my dogs have had over their lives on both hands, so I'm definitely a believer in minimal vaccines. But, high risk (dog with preexisting medical condition, Valley Fever, and a dog over the age of 13, and I teach dog sport classes as well as compete myself, tho I'm not competing until this calms down.) patients, do you feel any differently about them? Just trying to get as much info as possible. Thanks!

Dr.,
If I am traveling with my females to be bred (one going 7 hours away; one a cross-country trip, 2 days of traveling and a week at stud dog's house) is the phos 30C safe for breeding animals? I had entered a dog show for the weekend after breeding the first girl-- but think I should probably stay home....

I am confused; if my dog is already sick, for the phosphorus treatment, do I do 1 or 3 pellets?

Thanks for the great article and help with this flu Dr. Will. (No signs of it in my area here in Winnipeg). I shared this article for those who may need it! I feel prepared and ready in case it comes here. Thank you agin!

Good Morning, I am so grateful for your support over the weekend. My little one got up at 3am. I was so relieved to see him walking on his own 4 legs. After the Nux Vomica treatment you recommended. I continued to give him water with a little dilute honey and mashed garlic.His glands were so swollen yesterday that I gently massaged with coconut oil with a drop of oregano oil. He ate cooked carrot at 4 am and just now wolfed down some mashed sweet potatoes. This is the first food he has eaten in 3days! Thank you for being here, I don't know how I would have got through the weekend without you. ((Hugs))
Deborah