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Asked by:
Myrna Falk
Posted at:
January 26, 2025
My girlfriend has a dog with an infection in his foot caused by fox tails getting caught in his paws outside. Is there anything you can suggest to make a salve to help draw out the infection in his paws? Right now we have been soaking his paws in water with Betadine and Epsom salts for twenty minutes and applying a triple antibiotic ointment, covering them with gauze and trying to keep them clean. Anything you could suggest would be greatly appreciated.Assuming that there is not an open wound, I would use a clay poultice to draw out the infection and heal the foot. To use clay for this purpose, make a strong tea with an antimicrobial and healing herb such as plantain or echinacea. Let the tea steep for 30 to 45 minutes, then mix with the clay to form a sloppy paste. There should be enough paste to place it about half an inch thick over the wound. Apply the paste to the wound, wrap with gauze, then wrap a stronger cloth, such as a tea towel, around snuggly to keep in place. Replace clay when dried. This should be after about 4 hours. The poultice can be left in place overnight.