Canine Case Stories
A young dog saved from euthanasia
Otto was a young spaniel whose behaviour had become so disturbing and unpredictable that euthanasia was already scheduled. Biting without warning, waking in distress at night, and swinging between affection and withdrawal, he appeared to be a dog spiralling beyond reach. A last-minute pause in that decision allowed him one opportunity to express his own needs, and what unfolded challenged every assumption about what was really driving his behaviour.
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Essential oils in green clay rescue a dog from life-threatening multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas
Content warning: This introduction links to a case study page which contains clinical photographs of an open post-surgical wound that some viewers may find distressing.
This case documents an 8.5-year-old black Labrador with a long history of recurrent ear infections complicated by multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas. Following a definitive surgical procedure, the case entered a complex post-operative phase.
At this stage, I was invited to assist the veterinary team. Read how Molly-Williams overcame this life threatening condition with self-medication. A photographic timeline is included to illustrate the wound’s progression; these images are not suitable for social media but are shown here to reflect the clinical reality.
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Severe Trauma and Restorative Role of Rose Hip Shells
Clara, a 2-year-old boxer cross, survived an ordeal that few could imagine. She had been deliberately run over, dragged along a road, and shot twice in the chest with an air rifle. She was found two days later in a ditch, barely alive, but miraculously without broken bones.
Her flesh had been torn from all four legs exposing her bones. She was rushed to the veterinary unit at Wood Green Animal Shelter, where she spent six arduous months recovering from her extensive injuries.
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Noise Sensitivity: Trembling At The Sound Of Rain
Louise was deeply concerned for her black Labrador, Molly, who had developed an extreme sensitivity to noise. Although Molly was not a rescue and had no known history of trauma, she had always been fearful. Even rain tapping against a window, would cause her to tremble and hide under the bed. Over the years, Louise had learned to manage this behaviour, but a prolonged period of nightly fireworks pushed Molly beyond her coping threshold.
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Mitigating Kennel Cough At Wood Green Animal Shelter
Canine infectious tracheobronchitis, commonly known as kennel cough, is a persistent challenge in animal shelters, where high stress levels and weakened immune systems among incoming dogs make outbreaks more likely.
Read how a UK animal shelter implemented an innovative approach using selected essential oils, which led to remarkable success in eradicating the disease and significantly accelerating the rehoming process.
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A Wounded Dog
A terrier named Mouse sustained a chest injury from loose barbed wire, resulting in a tear that exposed muscle tissue.
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