Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Nasal aspergillosis cleared in dog after homeopathic treatment
By Epstein, Shelley & Hardy, Robert·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2011·Wilmington Animal Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical resolution of nasal aspergillosis following therapy with a homeopathic remedy in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old male neutered Weimaraner was suffering from severe nasal problems, including aggressive sinusitis, rhinitis, and frequent nosebleeds due to a fungal infection called nasal aspergillosis. After not improving with traditional medications, the dog was treated with a homeopathic remedy called aurum metallicum. Remarkably, after two treatments, the dog's symptoms resolved, and follow-up tests confirmed that the fungal infection was cleared. This suggests that homeopathic treatment could be a helpful option for dogs with nasal aspergillosis.
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Abstract
A 6 yr old, male, neutered Weimaraner was treated homeopathically for nasal aspergillosis after failing to respond to two treatments of topical (intranasal) clotrimazole and oral amoxicillin trihydrate/clavulanate potassium. Computed tomography, rhinoscopy, fungal culture, and cytology previously confirmed the diagnosis. At presentation for homeopathic treatment, the dog had aggressive left-sided sinusitis and rhinitis with destruction of nasal turbinates and severe bouts of epistaxis. Erosion and depigmentation of the nasal planum were evident. After two treatments with homeopathic aurum metallicum, resolution of clinical signs occurred and clearance of the aspergillosis organisms was documented by computed tomographic scan, rhinoscopy, and histopathology. Homeopathic aurum metallicum may be beneficial in treating cases of canine nasal aspergillosis.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22058356/