I've had the same result with an abscessed tooth of my own - using CS several 
times a day did not clear up the infection and the tooth had to be extracted.  
I did not have any DMSO at the time so don't know if adding that would have 
helped.

Nancy C. Estes
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Hi Debbie, Richard, Steve,

Wanted to mention a few additional findings that we have found while treating 
cats and dogs with CS.  When treating an animal with rotting/infected teeth or 
periodontal disease the CS seems to have a much lesser effect if the teeth are 
not removed.  Teeth that are infected generally are removed since the infection 
is internal and is difficult if not impossible to knock out with antibiotics 
and/or CS.  We have seen great success when all infected teeth are removed then 
treated with CS and/or antibiotics, the gums and the infection are exposed and 
CS becomes very effective.  Guess it is possible that the silver ions don't 
readily penetrate the gums and get to the infection under the tooth???  Maybe 
other list'ers that have tried CS on troublesome gum and teeth conditions could 
add to what we have seen??

For respiratory problems in animals we use portable ultrasonic nebulizers we 
purchased from http://www.portablenebs.com/mystique.htm  We have seen 
outstanding results treating various forms of bronchitis and other respiratory 
problems in cats and dogs.  To treat we use a vented box to enclose the 
breathing space of the animal and apply the CS mist from underneath or through 
vents in the enclosure.  The animal then breathes normally taking in the CS.

One other question for some of the chemistry majors out there.  I have 
experimented adding 25 ppm ionic CS to spring water and tap water as you might 
give to your pet.  I found especially with the spring water, within seconds of 
adding approximately 2 oz of CS to approximately 12 oz of spring water, a white 
cloudiness appears.  I am assuming this might be the formation of silver 
chloride, but I am wondering with the high dissolved carbonate content in most 
spring waters, could the silver ions combine or trigger a precipitation of 
carbonate out of the water???  Being a Geologist I know that silver carbonate 
(Ag2CO3) compounds can occur in nature, but are fairly rare. Haven't had the 
time to research it yet, but am wondering whether anyone here has seen this and 
if this type of compound could be harmful or lead to an argyria condition if 
enough was consumed.

Chuck

PS:  Thanks to all the people on this list that add and unselfishly share their 
knowledge, (Richard, Ole Bob, Trem, Mike D, Marshall, Nenah, Ode, Matthew, 
etc., etc) to name a few.  I have been a member for a month or two (been a 
little too busy to post) and have thoroughly enjoyed many of the posts and 
discussions.  Thanks to all on this list!!