Staffyluv Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 As most of you know, Ollie has Mast Cell cancer and one of the complications that has turned up is a stomach ulcer. I try to make sure he has something to eat at all times (because the ulcer reacts more on an empty tummy)... I was wondering if Manuka Honey would be any good for him??? I know it helps as a natural antibiotic for humans with an ulcer... Anyone have any experience with this sort of thing??? TIA Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 I suppose you have seen this site: but adding link anyway. http://www.natural-animal-care-products.co...-Intestinal.htm I am sure that it will not be harmful at all and well worth the try. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 Thanks for that link Helen. I had not seen it and it was just what I was looking for. A friend told me about Manuka honey and stomach ulcers in humans and what great results they were having but I looked on line yesterday for ages before I posted on here to see if anyone had heard anything about the use of the honey in dogs. I will be off to get some today and will update on his progress in case others can use the same thing for their pooches Cheers Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Jodie, excellent then. I do hope that this give Ollie some relief. He is frequently ( ok constantly) on my mind. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 We had a cattle dog with a stomach ulcer. We had to keep her on a very bland diet, basic chicken , rice and vegie stew. I know that Ollie is a bit of a food-aholic and likes his prepared by a world class chef, but he may need to go on that very bland diet It's hard when you are trying to tempt him to eat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 He is Warls... He has been on chicken, veges and rice for ages... And you would be right in thinking he hates it... The vet has also suggested that he can have some dry crackers through the day because the ulcer is worse when their tummy is empty... He is still drinking heaps of water and I think it is to cool his throat down from the regurgitation that is happening... I am sure the honey will work as soon as I can get some. Cheers Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 I am sure the honey will work as soon as I can get some. Do you want me to look for some in town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 If you know where there is any and you have the time, Mooper that would be great... I think the health food shops have it. I was going to go out to the markets this weekend, as I don't think there is anywhere in QBN that would sell it... I think it is pretty expensive about $12 jar... I can fix you up when you come over... Cheers Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttaburra Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Staffyluv, many Woolworths stock Manuka honey in their Health Food section, so you could check there. Also you could try giving some slippery elm bark. About one teaspoon to one third of a cup of water. It's very neutral and very slimy and helps protect mucus membranes. Other than that it is extremely bland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Forgot to check this Did you find some Manuka honey? If not, I'll try to get some tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 7, 2006 Author Share Posted December 7, 2006 Have not had my head out of a tax return long enough to do any thing Moops... I have to go shopping at some ungodly hour later, so I will look then... I hope they have some, I am a big believer in alternative medicine and they have great results with this in humans... Meanwhile the angel is doing OK... I have him on a very bland diet (and he is not happy about it)... Cheers Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 (edited) I have used "active Manuka Honey" on and off over the years - both for my dog and for myself. I have used it for a variety of ailments. With Kal, I would give her a teaspoon of it when symptoms of irritable bowel were worse than normal. Can't say it fixed it, but it did seem to reduce the symptoms. I've used it myself when I have had occasion of a very sore throat and also when I've had a bit of chest burn (indigestion?) It fixed both on both occasions. I recently fostered a rescue puppy for a very short time ("Mitch"). It turns out this pup shared transport with another pup who had come down with Canine Cough. Over night Mitch showed clear cough symptoms and, not in full condition as it was, became a bit weak, ears became hot to touch and he went off his food. I made a liquid 'broth' of this active manuka honey (mixed just a tiny amount of vegimite in it as well) and he drank it all down. He was still off his dry food the next morning. The rescuer picked him up and took him to the Vet. The Vet reported no temperature and although suggested to keep our eyes on him, diagnosed no cough. Now, I could have been wrong with what I saw. But to me it was pretty obvious. Perhaps he only copped a very mild dose of cough. Or perhaps the active manuka honey helped. The rescuer informed the Vet that's what I'd given Mitch and he told the rescuer that he knows of it and has heard numerous good results. If you purchase it, get it from a Health Food Shop. NOT a supermarket. The cheaper versions are diluted and don't have the active effect of the 'real stuff'. I purchased mine about 5 years ago (not sure if it is meant to last that long, but still does seem effective) and it was $15.00 back then. Worthwhile, IMO. Staffyluv - give Ollie a pat for me. Wish him the best. I think you'll find the active Manuka Honey will at least soothe the burning he would feel from the ulcer, if it doesn't fix it. That's got to be a relief anyway. ETA: you can also use "active Manuka Honey" on minor wounds/abrasions. Although doing so in summer would not only be messy, it could attract flies and wasps, so be careful. Also, it tastes nice, so your dog would be inclined to lick it off if it is in a spot he can reach. Edited December 9, 2006 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 9, 2006 Author Share Posted December 9, 2006 I picked some up the other day and I really think it makes a difference. If he starts licking (like he is regurgitating), I give him a little of the honey off my finger and it seems to relieve the symptoms. Hopdfully this will keep working... Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 That is so good to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniangel Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 sorry, this may seem like a silly question - but why don't you use stomach protectants? its great that the honey is working when symptoms appear, but many stomach protectants like sucralfate prevent the symptoms from even appearing - we prescribe sucralfate for many of our MCT patients with advanced tumors and stomach upset, and have even been on the medicine myself - there has been no adverse side effects that i have seen....& if you can get the metomide scripted by your vet to the local chemist, it will be very inexpensive....just a question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted December 11, 2006 Author Share Posted December 11, 2006 (edited) Not a silly question at all... He is on Thyroxine (because the chemo damaged his thyroid) Carafate to line his tummy Maxalon because he seems to be nauseaous a lot of the time Omeprazole (Maxor) more tummy stuff Polaramine - for histhamine release (that is one of the problems with MCT) He is also being treated holistically with some chinese herbs and he takes 1000mg fish oil daily, antiox and a free radical from our holistic vet... We are doing everything that is possible to give him quality of life at this point... The vet believes that the MCT has probably spread to some of his internal organs. When he was diagnosed he had two tumours in different spots and a biopsy of local lymph nodes also showed they had MCT... It had spread quite a bit by the time he was diagnosed a year ago... But I am always open to suggestion, as is our wonderful vet. If you know of something that may make it easier for Ollie, I would love to hear about it and I will run it past the vet at our next appointment... Cheers Jodie ETA - he is on a bland diet with added yoghurt and now the active manuka honey twice a day.. Edited December 11, 2006 by Staffyluv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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