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St Bernard
by cchcs21 - October 12, 2009
Ben is about 5 years old MN that recently come into a local rescue. He was surrender due to chronic nose bleeds.

Other than the nose bleeds, he does have arthritis but is otherwise normal. He has neck pain and pain at base of tail when arthritis is flaring up. He prefers to lay on soft surfaces. He walks very slowly on daily walks.

He does dream and move/vocalize in dreams a lot. He moans in sleep and just when resting.

He is fed Taste of the Wild dry food and raw bones, fruits/veggies

Currently he is on Yunnan, which has decreased the number of nose bleeds significantly. Previous owner also used calendula ointment on nose once a day.

Owners primary concern as we move into colder weather is the arthritis but also wanted to know if we can do anything more for the nose bleeds. He hasn't had one for two months now but has gone up to six months without and then they start up again.

His tongue varies between pale and lavendar. Pulse...seems strong but...not good at this...

Thanks for your help.
Sandy

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by naturevet
October 12, 2009
I guess I would say that the arthritis could benefit from increased peripheral circulation. As for the nose bleeds, do you suspect a tumor? Chronic inflammation? If so, then increasing peripheral circulation would help there, too. Two formulas that could do this and stop nosebleeds are Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, and especially Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang. If platelets are low, then these formulas will help with that, too.

For further help with the lameness, if needed, some added details about the pain patterns would be beneficial.

Good luck

Steve
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