I Declined Dog's Ear Surgery And Saved $750
Author: Yvonne C.
Date: 03-29-2016
Views: 9,063
Word Count: 277
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Testimonial ID: 10946-OR
Brand Neutral: Yes
Scientific Studies: 7
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My 9 pound dog developed a large blood blister on her ear (Aural Hematoma).
I took her to the vet and they told me she would need immediate surgery to lance the wound in a certain way and then about 50 stitches to "quilt" the ear so that the blood flow would not return there. It was estimated to be $750 and require a two week recovery period.
When I inquired about other less invasive options as a starting point, the reply was, "there is nothing else that can be done, this is the only option for this problem".
I declined the surgery and researched my options with essential oils. I ordered some Helichrysum oil. I applied 1 drop to the hematoma on her ear twice a day for three days. Then I took some photos. The before and after pics are incredible.
I continued to apply for another 3 days to be safe that it was fully gone. So, 6 days, 12 drops total and you really can't even tell that there was any problem there unless you closely compare one ear to another. The one affected ear still has a small area that is slightly puffier - maybe the size of a dime, but does not seem to bother the dog and isn't red or swollen looking.
Helichrysum oil is one of the pricier ones, but was certainly a LOT cheaper than the surgery. Since I only used 12 drops, I get to save the rest of the bottle for my first aid kit 😃
My pup is happy and I didn't have to put her through a horrible surgery and recovery period.
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
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| 1. | Associated topics: ears — "Essential oils or their components placed in the ear canal can provide effective treatment of acute otitis media." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: ears — "[We] evaluate[d] the efficacy of the Pycnogenol [French maritime pine bark extract] in improving cochlear flow and symptoms... for patients with Meniere’s disease (MD), tinnitus, and cochlear hypoperfusion.... Symptoms of Meniere’s disease [spontaneous vertigo, positional vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, pressure in the ear, unsteady gait], flow at cochlear level, and tinnitus improved in Pycnogenol subjects...." | Link |
| 3. | Associated topics: ears — "[We] investigate[d] antimicrobial treatment of an infected [Staphylococcus aureus] cochlear implant, undertaken in an attempt to salvage the infected device.... 5 percent tea tree oil completely eradicated the biofilm following exposure for 1 hour.... Treatment of infected cochlear implants with novel agents such as tea tree oil could significantly improve salvage outcome." | Link |
| 4. | Associated topics: puppy-/-dog-/-canine — "Idiopathic vestibular syndrome is the most common cause of peripheral vestibular disease in dogs and, despite its dramatic clinical presentation, can improve without intervention." | Link |
| 5. | Associated topics: puppy-/-dog-/-canine — "[T]opical fatty acids and essential oils are a useful treatment option for canine atopic dermatitis." | Link |
| 6. | Associated topics: ears — "Ginger root reduced the induced vertigo significantly better than did placebo." | Link |
| 7. | Associated topics: helichrysum-oil — "...its flowers and leaves are the most used parts in the treatment of health disorders such as allergies, colds, cough, skin, liver and gallbladder disorders, inflammation, infections and sleeplessness... In vitro studies characterized Helichrysum as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent. Its flavonoids and terpenes were effective against bacteria (e.g. Staphylococcus aureus), its acetophenones, phloroglucinols and terpenoids displayed antifungal action against Candida albicans and its flavonoids and phloroglucinols inhibited HSV and HIV, respectively.... Regarding Helichrysum italicum in vivo activity, the highlight goes to ...the anti-inflammatory properties exhibited by its flavonoids, acetophenones and phloroglucinols, as seen in animal models." | Link |
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