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Lipomas
by ROBINSON - January 25, 2010
What is the TCM pathology for lipomas. I am seeing them in lean dogs that are on a raw grain-free diet. Are there any herbal and/or diet suggestions?
Thanks Wendy
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by naturevet
January 26, 2010
Hi Wendy,

There are many proposed solutions for lipomas, although I've never seen any work. It would be great if someone on the list has different experience and weighs in on your question. Most herbal approaches center around draining Damp and tonifying Yang, so if a Damp or Yang tonic formula seems appropriate, you could always give that a try. I do find that, at least on the diet you're using, lipoma growth tends to be more limited. They never seem to become huge, in the dogs I've seen.

Lately I'm trying homeopathic Thuja for lipomas. No outcomes yet to report, but it is one of the few homeopathics with that indication.

Sorry I'm not much more help to you than this.

Steve
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