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recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is
always advised to consult their own physician.
Blood Thinners [posted 1/4/99]
Question: I am a veterinary technician. My rabbit has just been diagnosed with
blood clots. The veterinarian does not want to put her on any human blood thinners, due to
the fact that she feels that they will not be safe for my rabbit. I was informed that
there may be natural remedies that may help thin the blood. I was wondering if you would
have any information?
Answer: Aspirin comes from elm bark. Is this natural enough?
Blood Thinners [posted 7/17/98]
Question: What are the specifics regarding blood thinners? A friend of mine is in
the hospital where they are in the process of trying to dissolve a blood clot in his leg
which had moved up to his lungs. How much will he be restricted to as far as exercise is
concerned?
Answer: Once he has been in the hospital there should be no restrictions. Indeed, inactivity will increase the probability of another clot, activity is encouraged. About 10-15% of patients do experience long term swelling, pain in the leg called post-phlebitic syndrome that limits activity due to discomfort.
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