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Latent Psora in Dogs and Cats

Psora
P 80 Organon- “...the true fundamental cause and engenderer of almost all the other remaining forms of disease which are numerous, indeed countless“.

Footnote- ...”this thousand headed monster of a disease in its so very different manifestations and forms”.

The Chronic Diseases- page 42- the most universal mother of chronic diseases.

...at least seven eighths of all chronic maladies spring from it as their only source.

Latent
hidden, dormant but capable of being developed.

Easily brought out symptom.

5 Stages of Psora according to Hahnemann

1. Primary manifestation- skin disease, terrible itching or itching eruptions. Can be small areas of involvement without intense itch.

2. Latent psora- from inheritance, after the initial primary manifestation, or after palliative or suppressive treatment. Symptoms are mild, common, often not noticed by the “owner”.

3. Active psora- Skin symptoms are a noticeable problem,- persistent, progressive and recurrent. Skin includes the outer covering of the body, the ears, eyelids, conjunctiva, hair, and orifices of the body.

4. Secondary psora- Focus of the disease has moved to the interior of the body with involvement of tissues and organs other than the skin.

• The condition becomes more complicated.
• There is more interference with and loss of function- i.e. digestion.
• The senses are especially effected- sight, hearing, sensation.

5. Developed psora- Secondary psora has become advanced with development of pathology, loss of organ function or organ failure. Several parts of the body have become affected, history of repeated treatment, evidence of deterioration.

Abnormal Symptoms in Cats
(most people consider these normal)

1. Thirst (healthy cat does not drink)
2. Gum inflammation; red line along gums, diffusely red gums
3. Tooth decay- cervical lesions, root decay, tooth abscesses
4. Unhealthy skin- itchy,dandruff, flakiness
5. Coat not looking good- rough coat, dry and lusterless, change in coat color to lighter “reddish” or “brownish” cast.
6. Bladder trouble- urination too frequent, spraying urine, straining, inappropriate urination. Gradually standing up, foot on the side of the box.
7. Bowel function disturbed- soft stools, occasional diarrhea, diarrhea from change in food, tendency to constipation.
8. Appetite “finicky” - Wants to eat little and often. Healthy cat should start eating home made food in 5 days.
9. Low level conjunctivitis- a little too red inside the lids, watery discharges, mucous accumulation in the corners, especially reddish (almost bloody looking at times)
10. Change in color of the iris.
11. Discomfort after eating, vomiting tendency (eating too fast or with different foods). Sit hunched up after eating.
12. Irritated ears. Itchy, dark, oily, or waxy discharge.
13. “Wasting tendency”- tendency towards thinness.
14. Coughing, asthmatic tendency.
15. Dark discharge around the base of the nails
16. Mental/emotional disorders- fear of people, noise, movement aggression-unfriendly, attacking other cats, dogs, people Hatred, jealousy- hates other cats, quarrelsome

Abnormal Symptoms in Dogs
(most people consider these to be “normal” )

1. Poor development- uneven, small body, irregular small teethHair does not grow in well, thin, poor color, loss of undercoat, dry, lusterless
2. Doggy odor- smells like Frito’s.
3. Itchiness- mild without evident lesions. Licking front feet excessively.
4. Dark brown oily discharge in ears. Warm to touch
5. Conjunctiva too pink, mucous in corners of eyes, rubbing eyes on furniture or brushes.
6. Stiffness, restricted movement of rear legs on running, difficulty rising from the floor, joint pains.
7. Hip dysplasia- trembling during eating.
8. Nose too dry on the surface, cracked, loss of pigment, watery discharge drips out.
9. Tendency towards diarrhea- happens with change of food, occasional blood or mucous in stool.
10. Offensive flatus.
11. Nails not healthy- distorted, brittle, crumble.
12. Eruptions between the toes, fistula- (often thought of as a foreign body)
13. Anal gland problems- leak, don’t get empty, get inflamed.
14. Craving for manure, dirt, rocks, sticks.
15. Excessive appetite- ravenous, overweight as a result.
16. Scoots rear on floor.
17. Fears of noise, storms, people, crowds, wind, to be alone.
18. Suspicious- of people at the door, other animals, (an inability to adapt)
19. Unfriendliness
20. Tendency to bite or act aggressive, to hunt other animals (cats, poultry, sheep, ducks, chickens)
21. Destructiveness of surroundings- blankets, clothing
22. Mentally slow, difficulty learning or remembering.
23. Nervous hyperactivity.