04/22/2026
Well… this wasn’t on my clinic schedule.
Mikko and Martta had a run-in with a porcupine yesterday.
If this ever happens, here’s how I think about it from a homeopathy perspective:
*Ledum – first place I go for puncture wounds… helps calm the reaction and swelling
*Silica – supports the body in pushing out anything left behind… those quills don’t always come easily
*Arnica – for the overall trauma and soreness after
*Hypericum – when it’s really sensitive… nose, lips, paws… that sharp, nerve-type pain
*Hepar sulph – only if things start to turn… more pain, swelling, or signs of infection
Also, just sharing what I've learned… quills can move. You may feel one pop out in the future.
Face, mouth, eyes… If there are a lot like Mikko had... if they’re deep, or in tricky areas, I wouldn’t wait… I’d get them in to a veterinarian. We took Mikko in yesterday.
Sharing a few photos so you can see what this looked like here. This had us hopping yesterday morning.
PS: This isn't the first time they have tangled with a porkie. UGGH. Airedale Terriers don't give up.