Burnt dog treated with honey

RE: Burnt dog treated with honey

Andrew Hamill-Stewart — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:50:56 GMT

I have used honey extensively particularly for the last 6 years working in a busy charity clinic. I came across a review on Medscape (no link sorry) which mentioned a study in Africa on over 300 (human) burns patients. It sterilised all wounds within 3 days except those infected with mycobacteria, and had slightly better cosmetic results than Silver Sulphadiazine. Manuka is supposed to be best working down to about 15%dilution but apparently doesn't reach high enough concentrations in the stomach when taken orally for helicobacter. I find it fantastic for packing rabbit abscesses which can't be excised.

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Dr.AHMAD EBRAHIM — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:21:18 GMT

OK.Sounds good.I will try again in future.

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Martin Jones — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:00:19 GMT

Dr Ebrahim

It was one of my colleagues, Amanda Manley, who treated Lady. I had little to do with actual therapies, but followed the case with interest.

It was apparent almost immediately - within the first couple of dressing changes - that previously non-healing burns were starting to heal rapidly. Granulation was increased, as was resolution of transudates and exudates. The dog was much happier. Concurrent painkillers and antibiotics were initially used, but these were continuations of previous treatment. I am probably the least wooly minded person out there, but I can honestly say that I was deeply impressed by the results.

We've now stopped dressing Lady's wounds and are seeing her for occasional check-ups. Aloe vera is about the only active ingredient currently being used and all is good. We don't expect miracles in terms of skin and hair regrowth, but we have a pain-free patient that is having an excellent quality of life.

Hope this answers your query. Not a scientific study, but we've been fairly objective in our assessments and as a result are now using honey dressings routinely

Martin Jones

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Sandra Milburn — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:15:23 GMT

I have also been using Manuka Honey quite frequently. I use it a lot in wildlife cases and have really good responses. Have also used it in 2 RTA cases (both dogs) in the clinic. One of the dogs had to have 2 toes amputated post dressing mishap and have never seen sizeable wounds heal THAT well. Colleagues in clinic are now using it as well!

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Alan Tevendale — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:27:22 GMT

I regularly use activion honey for all sorts of wounds and have found it to be extremely effective with my best results in burns cases. As with Toby's post above I too have a library of photos that I would be happy to share.

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Dr.AHMAD EBRAHIM — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:55:34 GMT

It is really surprising to note that Manuka honey is having medicinal properties.I have used the oral preparations to some of my patients for long courses but to no avail.So,I kindly request you to inform whether it was the only one used for treatment or in conjunction with other medicines,for I don't think Manuka Honey is effective for any diseases.

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Hannah Wynne Richards — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:25:57 GMT

I have'nt tried it, but it was recomended on a BSAVA wound -management course I attended some years ago

Wynne

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Arlo Guthrie — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:27:04 GMT

Toby, photos would be great! Either to the main gallery under 'remarkable cases', or you could add them to the BAVEC gallery (I hope that section will be coming to life fairly shortly).

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Toby Birch — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:59:28 GMT

Well done, glad Lady is doing well. I have been using honey on wounds for a couple of years now and am very impressed with the results. I too started with a dog that had sustained burns but have successfully treated a number of animals with wound breakdowns etc. I started with unpasteurised organic honey from a jar but now find Dechra's products to be somewhat easier to work with. I have two cases on the go at the moment. Some of my colleagues take a bit of convincing though. Photos available if anyone would like me to post them. Maybe we could start a gallery for cases like this to try and convince more people to use honey.