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Good to hear they don't think it's cancer. Heal quickly, Saul!

I've done a lot of reading about animals ‘self-medicate’, searching out certain plants, herbs, shrubs and trees to treat specific ailments or nutritional deficiencies. It is really fascinating and has been observed and documented for centuries. People who have pasture animals (horses, cows, goats, etc.) have noted again and again how they will instinctively seek out what they need. For example, I read that " ... immediately before and after calving cows seek out nettles as a readily available source of iron; docks, normally ruthlessly sprayed out as a sign of an ‘untidy’ pasture, are selected by animals needing a boost in minerals or trace elements such as copper, and animals that have bruised or strained muscles in a fall or during horse-play will eat willow leaves: their equivalent of knocking back a couple of aspirin. " Many natural remedy formulas were put together based on these observations over the years. Cool, huh?

Godspeed, Sport. So many lives, both hound and human, were transformed because you shared this earth with us.

Yes, that looks just like a hot spot to me. Poor Noah! Feel better soon, buddy.

I'm so very sorry.

from North Carolina! Fran's a beauty! Looking forward to photos of your new addition.

Poor Sheana! Please feel better soon.

Iris, so sorry to hear about Saul! Hope he recovers quickly.

What a beautiful tribute to a much loved hound! I'm so sorry for your loss.

I'm so very sorry.

Welcome Andrew, Katrina, Enzo, & Okie! Very handsome boys!

I'm so sorry. I know your pain.

Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

I hope Ginny is on the road to recovery today!

Healing thoughts and prayers for Bodie. Get well soon.

Welcome to GreyTalk! They are gorgeous! I'll look forward to new pictures and watching them grow.

I'm so sorry. I know it's hard.

Sending you and Alan lots of healing thoughts and prayers.

Wow, I'm surprised too, but I guess that's good news. I'm so glad she is on the mend. Love me some little Me Me

Welcome to you and your big, handsome boy!

Welcome! She's a beauty!

What a gorgeous boy! Congratulations!

I'm so sorry for your loss. She was lucky to have been so loved even if the time was short.

Here's a LINK to an article from Whole Dog Journal about incontinence and gives information on lots of options before resorting to PPA or DES. I've had good luck with a product by Only Natural pet products which can be found here. These are chewable tablets and The Active Ingredients Per Chewable Tablet Are: Pumpkin Seed Powder 150 mg Rehmannia glutinosa (root) Powder 150 mg Wild Yam Extract 150 mg Soy Protein Extract 100 mg Corn Silk Powder 60 mg Saw Palmetto Extract 60 mg Olive Leaf Extract 50 mg Vitamin B6 25 mg They have other natural supplements for incontinence, including homeopathic liquids as well. My bridge boy, Keno, developed incontinence a couple of times after he played too hard and responded immediately to a chiropractic adjustment. My vet said this is more common in males than females, but you never know. Chiropractic and acupuncture are discussed in the Whole Dog Journal article. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Edited to add: I just realized the link I posted is to the same article Sweetdogs referred to. GMTA!

Heather, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so very sorry.