Elk Fawn caught in a barbed wire fence
by Jeff Lederman
A two month old elk fawn is found hanging off the
ground by both hind legs in a barbed wire fence. The length of time in the
fence is unknown. The fawn was cut from the fence and brought to the wildlife
center by the boys that found him. There was very little movement in either
back leg. The fawn could only lie with its legs straight out behind him, and
seemed unable to bring them forward. His gums were very pale, he was terrified
and was hyperventilating with open mouth. For the "FEAR of DEATH",
Aconite 200c was administered. Within two minutes of the first dose of Aconite,
the fawn was noticeably calmer, breathing slower with mouth closed. In the
first couple of hours the fawn received 2 doses of Aconite and 4 doses of
Arnica 200x, for "PHYSICAL TRAUMA". Sub-cutaneous fluids were
administered and leg abrasions were treated with CEH salve, (CEH is a blend of
Calendula, Echinacea, and Hypericum). Frequent doses of China 30c were given
for "DEHYDRATION".
The next day Arnica 30c is continued and he is
drinking electrolytes and goats milk from a bottle. One more day and he is
alert, active, and walking around on swollen stiff ankles. CEH is continued on
abrasions and Triflora analgesic gel is rubbed into his joints. Triflora is a
homeopathic gel made of three plant substances; Symphytum (Comfrey), Rhus Tox
(Poison Ivy), and Ledum (Wild Rosemary). These treatments continue along with
some very gentle range of motion physical therapy. In a few days Arnica is
stopped and Rhus Tox is given to focus on "INJURED JOINTS".
Six days after being found, the fawn was
walking and moving nicely. Eight months later, (after hunting season), he is
released back to the wild.
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