Cysts in dogs are very common, especially sebaceous cysts, and surgery is not always required to remove them Dr Jones shows you his top 5 Natural Remedies, to remove a cyst holistically without surgery.
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Hi Doc,
Is it ok to do all of these treatments when it is an open wound around the cyst or should we use the Witchhazel w/ aloe first to try and sooth and dry it out first?
Hi! Was wondering if any of these would be effective for a dermoid cyst? The vet wants to do surgery which is going to cost $4,000. We’ve been doing castor oil on and off which has kept the inflamation down. Hoping that we can maybe treat it at home?
there are natural ways to treat dog cysts without surgery. Some of the recommended remedies include applying castor oil, which you’re already using, as it can help reduce inflammation. Additionally, other holistic treatments like Witch Hazel with aloe and essential oils may also be helpful in treating the cyst.
My Great Pyrenees has a cyst the size of a football on her shoulder. The vet did a biopsy but it was inconclusive for cancer. Will castor oil shrink a tumor this size? Are there any essential oils that would help? Surgery isn’t an option due to the size and location of the cyst.
For your Great Pyrenees with a cyst the size of a football, while castor oil can help reduce inflammation and potentially shrink a cyst, it may not be able to fully resolve a cyst of that size, especially if it’s deep or complex. Castor oil is commonly used to help with smaller cysts and can assist with reducing the swelling and discomfort. However, results can vary depending on the type and location of the cyst.
In addition to castor oil, essential oils such as frankincense, lavender, and tea tree oil are sometimes recommended for their anti-inflammatory and healing properties. When using essential oils, ensure they are properly diluted before applying to avoid skin irritation.
Since surgery isn’t an option, you can also consider other holistic treatments like witch hazel with aloe, which can soothe the area and help reduce swelling.
Always monitor the cyst closely, and if there is any change in size or appearance
Draining a cyst only removes the fluid, not the capsule—so it often comes back. Removing the entire capsule is the best way to prevent recurrence. Some natural remedies may help shrink or manage cysts, but they typically don’t eliminate the capsule either.
Thanks for your question—I’m sorry to hear your Mini Schnauzer is dealing with that.
Aloe and DMSO can sometimes help with inflammation and absorption of other healing ingredients, and may offer some benefit for small, superficial cysts. However, since this growth is inside the ear and over the canal, it’s a sensitive area, and applying DMSO near the ear canal should be done with extreme caution—it absorbs very quickly and can carry anything on the skin directly into the bloodstream.
For a large cyst or tumor, especially in a delicate location like the ear, it’s best to have it properly diagnosed (if it hasn’t been already) to know what you’re dealing with—whether it’s benign, infected, or something more serious.
You can support her with natural remedies, but I’d recommend speaking to your vet before applying anything directly to that area.
Hi Doc,
Is it ok to do all of these treatments when it is an open wound around the cyst or should we use the Witchhazel w/ aloe first to try and sooth and dry it out first?
Thank you!!
It is perfectly acceptable for you to follow these treatments.
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Hi! Was wondering if any of these would be effective for a dermoid cyst? The vet wants to do surgery which is going to cost $4,000. We’ve been doing castor oil on and off which has kept the inflamation down. Hoping that we can maybe treat it at home?
there are natural ways to treat dog cysts without surgery. Some of the recommended remedies include applying castor oil, which you’re already using, as it can help reduce inflammation. Additionally, other holistic treatments like Witch Hazel with aloe and essential oils may also be helpful in treating the cyst.
My Great Pyrenees has a cyst the size of a football on her shoulder. The vet did a biopsy but it was inconclusive for cancer. Will castor oil shrink a tumor this size? Are there any essential oils that would help? Surgery isn’t an option due to the size and location of the cyst.
For your Great Pyrenees with a cyst the size of a football, while castor oil can help reduce inflammation and potentially shrink a cyst, it may not be able to fully resolve a cyst of that size, especially if it’s deep or complex. Castor oil is commonly used to help with smaller cysts and can assist with reducing the swelling and discomfort. However, results can vary depending on the type and location of the cyst.
In addition to castor oil, essential oils such as frankincense, lavender, and tea tree oil are sometimes recommended for their anti-inflammatory and healing properties. When using essential oils, ensure they are properly diluted before applying to avoid skin irritation.
Since surgery isn’t an option, you can also consider other holistic treatments like witch hazel with aloe, which can soothe the area and help reduce swelling.
Always monitor the cyst closely, and if there is any change in size or appearance
why not just drain cyst and remove capsule so it doesn’t come back?
Draining a cyst only removes the fluid, not the capsule—so it often comes back. Removing the entire capsule is the best way to prevent recurrence. Some natural remedies may help shrink or manage cysts, but they typically don’t eliminate the capsule either.
My Mini Schnauzer has a large cyst, tumor inside her ear over her canal. Will aloe and DMSO help shrink that?
Thanks for your question—I’m sorry to hear your Mini Schnauzer is dealing with that.
Aloe and DMSO can sometimes help with inflammation and absorption of other healing ingredients, and may offer some benefit for small, superficial cysts. However, since this growth is inside the ear and over the canal, it’s a sensitive area, and applying DMSO near the ear canal should be done with extreme caution—it absorbs very quickly and can carry anything on the skin directly into the bloodstream.
For a large cyst or tumor, especially in a delicate location like the ear, it’s best to have it properly diagnosed (if it hasn’t been already) to know what you’re dealing with—whether it’s benign, infected, or something more serious.
You can support her with natural remedies, but I’d recommend speaking to your vet before applying anything directly to that area.