openarms Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Can anyone tell me what they know about Colloidal Silver- it's uses and how efficitve it is?? I am hoping it may help a friends sick puppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Paws Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) I've used it previously externally on my dogs sore tail with good results.Haven't used it on the dogs internally but have myself taken it for sore throats.I'm sure it would be fine to try. Try Googling colloidal use in dogs,i'm sure i have done this before and found good information ETA-here's a few links http://www.colloidal-silver.com/animals.htm http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/health/collsilver.htm Edited January 19, 2008 by 4 Paws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I have a colloidal silver generator. I give it to my dogs mixed with their food. I can't honestly say if it does any good or not. It hasn't prevented my Rottweiler from getting cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openarms Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 I wondered about it for Hemorrhagic GastroEnteritis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I wondered about it for Hemorrhagic GastroEnteritis? Not sure openarms but it seems to do no harm. You could try with a very small dose and gradually build up if there are no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozie Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 It's meant to be like a natural antibiotic or something like that isn't it? I don't use anything like that myself, but I know people who swear by it. When I had my Mare, the lady I agisted with used to give it to her horse everyday. Now what was the name of the guy she got it from??? Ummm... Thinking Thinking Ahhh that's his name. Robert McDowell. I found his link to his website too. Seems he has a specific range for dogs. http://www.herbal-treatments.com/index.html Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Robert McDowell is charging $30 for 50ml of Colloidal Silver. Before I got my generator I was paying $28.75 for 500ml from the health shop. I would suggest buying from a health store. $30 for 50ml is an outrageous price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Colloidal silver is best given straight, as it is mainly absorbed through the mucous membranes in the mouth - not as effective in food. It can be helpful with some stomach bugs, but it is difficult to get it to where it is needed. Some people swear by a gentle enema of CS to get it to the intestines, others just remove drinking water and offer pure CS instead - if this method is used it needs to be put in a glass or ceramic container out of sunlight. For sick puppies and kittens I use the latter method - perfectly safe. If you have to buy it, add some to distilled water or Nobles Pure water from the supermarket - don't add it to tap water as the silver will combine with stuff in the water and drop out of solution. Or just syringe a 10 or 20 ml dose several times daily into the mouth if the pup isn't drinking enough. It doesn't protect against cancer IME, but is great for hot spots, ear and eye infections and various illnesses. For bad infections, add some thuja extract from Robert McDowell - has saved a couple of lives here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peigirl Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Stock feed places sell CS too. I have 500ml in my cupboard that I bought for $19.95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Robert McDowell is charging $30 for 50ml of Colloidal Silver. Before I got my generator I was paying $28.75 for 500ml from the health shop.I would suggest buying from a health store. $30 for 50ml is an outrageous price. Robert McDowell charges $27.50 for 500 mls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Robert McDowell is charging $30 for 50ml of Colloidal Silver. Before I got my generator I was paying $28.75 for 500ml from the health shop.I would suggest buying from a health store. $30 for 50ml is an outrageous price. Robert McDowell charges $27.50 for 500 mls. I just followed the link posted ^ and had a look on his website and he has listed Colloidal Silver Antibiotic for $30 for 50 ml. I have his site bookmarked so I'll have another look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Robert McDowell is charging $30 for 50ml of Colloidal Silver. Before I got my generator I was paying $28.75 for 500ml from the health shop.I would suggest buying from a health store. $30 for 50ml is an outrageous price. Robert McDowell charges $27.50 for 500 mls. I just followed the link posted ^ and had a look on his website and he has listed Colloidal Silver Antibiotic for $30 for 50 ml. I have his site bookmarked so I'll have another look. Yes the page that comes up in my bookmark said $27.50 for 500ml....going back now to follow the other link to see if I'm going mad or blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Ok not going mad or blind. I was looking at the order form for cats (not dogs) and it does list it as $30 for 50ml. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavmon Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Morgan .. you mention that CS is great for hot spots? Do you put it directly on the hot spot or give it orally? I have a friend with a dog who suffers from hot spots so will suggest they look into CS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 We use it alot but we get ours made up so the percentage is higher. Many from the shops are low in the percentage make up & may not be as successful as someone who can specifically make it fresh. We have used ion very sick dogs that are also being treated with meds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyking Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I bought my own generator and make it up as needed. Cost of generator was about $230 but between myself and the dogs I was using several liters per year and at $50 per liter I figure it was cheaper to make my own. I have not had any hot spots on the dogs since using it but have used it for other scrapes, grazes and fly bitten ears. Mavmon I would put it directly on to the hot spot and irrigate it for a time then let it air dry there. Repeat as required. Best if you can get it directly onto the affected part under the hair. I also got a gel making kit and for situations like hot spots that is wonderful also works wonders on burns (human) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamuzz Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I have not had any hot spots on the dogs since using it but have used it for other scrapes, grazes and fly bitten ears. Mavmon I would put it directly on to the hot spot and irrigate it for a time then let it air dry there. Repeat as required. Best if you can get it directly onto the affected part under the hair. Does it work to cure ears that are already fly-bitten or does it help prevent fly bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavmon Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Thanks Curlyking ... you say you havent had a hot spot since using CS? So do you keep your dogs on a dose of it all the time then for prevention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyking Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I have not had any hot spots on the dogs since using it but have used it for other scrapes, grazes and fly bitten ears. Mavmon I would put it directly on to the hot spot and irrigate it for a time then let it air dry there. Repeat as required. Best if you can get it directly onto the affected part under the hair. Does it work to cure ears that are already fly-bitten or does it help prevent fly bit? I don't think it stops the flies biting, I've used it on the bitten ears and it cleans up any scabbing and seems to give the dog relief from itchiness or soreness on the ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyking Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Thanks Curlyking ... you say you havent had a hot spot since using CS? So do you keep your dogs on a dose of it all the time then for prevention? No they are not on a dose all the time although IO do sometimes add it to their drinking water. Guess I've just been lucky in not having dogs that get a lot of hotspots. I have had a couple of incidences of irritations looking like they could flare up, usually inflicted by the dog biting at itself (fleas? probably) and after putting the CS on that for a couple of days it has not progressed further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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