Small Bump on Dog’s Paw Pad

October 26, 2014

Hi Michelle,
The bump in the photo looks like a wart. Although, a biopsy would be needed to confirm the diagnosis.

As he is only 2 years of age, a small dog, and you just recently noticed it, I suggest you wait and observe what this ‘bump’ does over the next 4-6 weeks.

If it is a malignant growth, it will rapidly increase in size, or develop a discharge or cause lameness, in the next 1-2 months.

If it is a benign growth, wart, etc. it will slowly increase in size taking 6 months to one year to grow.

To treat this with homeopathy, here are my suggestions:

If it was noticed recently after he received a vaccination, I would give the homeopathic remedy Thuya, (Thuja occidentalis). 12C potency dissolving one pellet in one oz Spring water, and give him a dropperful TWO times daily for the next 4-6 weeks. *Succuss* the bottle, (hit it against the palm of your hand 20 times prior to each dose).

If he has not had a vaccination recently, in the past 6 months, then I would give EITHER Calcarea carbonica 12C or Sulphur 12C prepared the same way as the Thuya, and give TWO times daily succussing 20 times before each dose.

Feed him a healthy diet. NO DRY DOG food. See our page on 10 Best Dog Food Options, https://www.organic-pet-digest.com/10-best-dog-food-options.html. And consider a RAW diet for him. He will also need to have tartar control treats after each meal for healthy teeth.

I would be VERY cautious with any future vaccinations. According to Dr Richard Pitcairn in his book Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, regarding cancer and tumors, ‘Giving a dog or cat with cancer or tumors, (or warts), is like throwing gasoline on a fire.’

My suggestion would be to locate a holistic veterinarian to write an exemption form to avoid vaccines.

Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org.

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Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

DISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.