Where can I get Colloidal Silver?

nemo32

At my wits end with a skin infection on my dogs neck, 3rd antibiotic and it just seems to be spreading, I have a polo neck on him to try stop the scratching but it's at such a bad spot he will manage to get at it if he really tries.

I have been recommended colloidal sliver by someone in the UK but does anyone know where I could get it here asap?

ger vallely

Well I know that in Galway it can be gotten in Evergreen health shops,in Dublin Nourish health shops stock it.So I would imagine their online shops would sell it. Not sure if colloidal silver for humans is the same which you would give to animals?

fatmammycat

http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/PhonyAds/silverad.html I'd be a bit wary about using anything like that on an infected area. Do you have any idea what is causing the flare ups?

nemo32

fatmammycat wrote: »

http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/PhonyAds/silverad.html I'd be a bit wary about using anything like that on an infected area. Do you have any idea what is causing the flare ups?

The vet said it's just a normal skin infection which is not healing due to him scratching. At this stage I feel like trying anything, the person who recommended it said you'd only need to use it for a couple of days. I was thinking short term use wouldn't be too harmful, starting to worry now though

nemo32

ger vallely wrote: »

Well I know that in Galway it can be gotten in Evergreen health shops,in Dublin Nourish health shops stock it.So I would imagine their online shops would sell it. Not sure if colloidal silver for humans is the same which you would give to animals?

Tks, found it in time health store

anniehoo

In case people are concerned colloidal silver seems to be ok to use as a bacteriostat. Whilst I have never used it myself, info from the Merck Veterinary Manual seems to support the reason why the OP is using it.

wrote:

A 0.1% aqueous silver solution is bactericidal and somewhat irritating, whereas a 0.01% solution is bacteriostatic. A 0.5% solution is sometimes applied as a dressing on burns to reduce infection and induce rapid eschar formation. Colloidalsilver compounds, which release silver ions slowly, are bacteriostatic and have a more sustained effect. They do not irritate the tissues and have little astringent or caustic effect. They are generally used as mild antiseptics and in ophthalmic preparations.

As with using any topical treatments that you might be unsure about always check with your vet first do avoid any further complications or toxicology problems.

SingItOut

Have you tried using aloe vera gel? my jack russell is prone to hot spots and skin irritations due to food alergies and I use it on her problem areas (mainly under her arm pits and stomach). It soothes and clears it up within a few days, I get it in holland and barrett. I also find giving her a wash with cool, not freezing, water helps alot

nemo32

SingItOut wrote: »

Have you tried using aloe vera gel? my jack russell is prone to hot spots and skin irritations due to food alergies and I use it on her problem areas (mainly under her arm pits and stomach). It soothes and clears it up within a few days, I get it in holland and barrett. I also find giving her a wash with cool, not freezing, water helps alot

Hi, Yes this was also recommended by the vet, have been using it for over a week now and no success. Once he scratches it we're back to square one it seems

SingItOut

Aw no the poor thing, has your vet done a skin scrape yet to rule out mites? .. or one of those plastic lampshade collars?

nemo32

SingItOut wrote: »

Aw no the poor thing, has your vet done a skin scrape yet to rule out mites? .. or one of those plastic lampshade collars?

Have him back in this Sat for the 4th time and he said he might do the scrape then if it's still bad. His back paw can still get at it with the lampshade collar so it's pointless unfortunately:mad:

belongtojazz

Have you tried manuka honey? Cheap ( from lidl) easy to get and in my experience absolutely incredible at healing wounds. My youngest had a pretty big op last month and the wound is barely visible now

gctest50

nemo32 wrote: »

.......His back paw can still get at it with the lampshade collar so it's pointless unfortunately:mad:

If you stitched/joined the collar to a doggie jacket would it help ?

nemo32

belongtojazz wrote: »

Have you tried manuka honey? Cheap ( from lidl) easy to get and in my experience absolutely incredible at healing wounds. My youngest had a pretty big op last month and the wound is barely visible now

Do they not want to lick it off?

nemo32

gctest50 wrote: »

If you stitched/joined the collar to a doggie jacket ould it help ?

Wow that looks great, but the joining would probably be exactly where the sore is and only irritate him and it also we are still looking for a big coat to actually fit him, he's a 50kg dogue de bordeaux, not jackets out there that will fit his chest :-(

belongtojazz

nemo32 wrote: »

Do they not want to lick it off?

Oh yeah for sure... I put it on just before going for a walk, by the time we get back it has had a great chance to work so licking off isn't a concern

Axiomatic

I know it's a late response as I've just joined Boards but for the future you can buy Colloidal Silver in most health stores in Ireland. It's marketed as hand sanitizer and the most likely product stocked is Silver Sol. Just in case you ever need it again.

meljackson

A lot of places do sell colloidal silver so I thought it must be ok to use but I just got this reply from a moderator who hadn't closed the thread down before 6 years although it 'goes against the charter'. He also thought it was bad for humans. I didn't know it was not approved for plants as humans are buying it from well known health stores. If this is so then no good are dogs either. Does anyone know if it is safe to use? I am in bad health and though it might help a little.

"I'd say the results weren't good considering the OP hasn't posted in nearly 6 years and never returned to post on his results.

And discussing non approved products for use in Agriculture goes against the charter, never mind use on humans, so I'm going to close this one up.

Buford T. Justice"

I also thought I posted a reply here to help dogs in general to use kinesiology tape which has more staying power then ordinary plasters so it might allow the dog to scratch and the wound to heal.

endacl

Are you some kind of forum archaeologist?

meljackson

These boards are not archived and always come up in a search tho - my reply giving good tip can help anyone hoping to relieve their dog's suffering. Job done.

Cherry Blossom

meljackson, I deleted your reply yesterday as dragging up old threads is considered poor forum etiquette. Also please do not post here regarding issues you have with mods on other forums on Boards. I suggest you drop this issue now. Do not post here again regarding this matter.

Thread Closed.