There are many times God calls upon us to assist His creatures in healing. Different people from a variety of different backgrounds have learned how to use many simple healing methods in times of emergency.
The following are excerpts from a mercy story that caught my eye:
Bear Cub Severely Burned in Fire
“A black bear cub that was severely burned when a wildfire roared through her habitat is receiving a fishy treatment that officials and veterinarians hope will heal her quickly so she can be released back into the wild.
“The yearling female cub was found alone, lying in ash and unable to walk on her burned paws. … Wildlife officials who were notified of the injured animal tranquilized the cub and transported her three-and-a-half hours to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s investigations lab.
“Generally, an animal that has survived a fire and is walking around on its own should be left alone, but that wasn’t the case here. … In addition to her inability to stand or walk, there were active fires burning nearby. Her injuries were severe, so she potentially can’t run as fast [from fire].
“Dr. Jamie Peyton of the University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, arrived at the lab to assess the bear’s burns before deciding on a treatment plan in collaboration with wildlife officials. The young cub has third-degree burns on her paws and feet. …
“Earlier this year, Peyton used an experimental treatment involving sterilized tilapia skins to heal two adult black bears and a mountain lion cub that were injured in the Thomas Fire in Southern California. The fish skins were treated with sterilizing agents and used as bandages, stitched onto the healthy tissue surrounding the burns after the area was cleaned. The process removes any fish smell.
“Tilapia skin has two types of collagen that promote faster healing. It also provides direct, steady pressure to wounds, keeps bacteria out and stays on much better and longer than any type of synthetic bandage. The treatment, which is popular in Brazil, was a success. The bears became well enough to survive on their own and were returned to their natural habitat. The mountain lion cub made a similar recovery but was too young to release back into the wild, so he is now living at a wildlife rescue and care center in Sonoma County, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
“Peyton is now treating the bear cub with the same method—the third bear to ever receive the experimental treatment. … these wild animals wouldn’t survive without our help … The experimental treatment also includes the application of antibiotics and pain salve, laser treatments, etc.
“Before applying the fish skins, Peyton said she noticed how much the little bear was licking her wounded paws and she was worried the cub would try to remove the biological bandages. But once the tilapia skins were sutured on, the bear left her wounds alone, which Peyton said is evident of pain relief.
“ ‘Animals lick and bother things that hurt them,’ she told ABC News. ‘That’s what’s really profound, that you can put this biological bandage and they leave it alone.’
“Dr. Deana Clifford of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, who is the lead veterinarian in charge of the cub’s care, said they are optimistic that the treatment will be successful. ‘She’s very healthy other than her burned paws, but she’s also very active,’ Clifford said. ‘We’ll need to monitor her closely and adjust treatment as necessary, but we’re optimistic that she’ll make a full recovery in due time.’ ”
www.yahoo.com/gma/wildlife-officials-vets-optimistic-tilapia-skin-heal-bear-234909012–abc-news-topstories.html
We can be just as prepared for little emergencies around us by using charcoal poultices and other ways as the need requires. I hope that you will be prepared when the Lord calls upon you for help. I praise God for organizations like the above that reach out to preserve the lives of animals.
We have been told that, “As religious aggression subverts the liberties of our nation, those who would stand for freedom of conscience will be placed in unfavorable positions. For their own sake, they should, while they have opportunity, become intelligent in regard to disease, its causes, prevention, and cure. All those who do this will find a field of labor anywhere. There will be suffering ones, plenty of them, who will need help, not only among those of our own faith, but largely among those who know not the truth.” Counsels on Health, 506.
It would be wise if we became aware of simple methods in our own sphere so that we may reach out and help others in times of need.
God works in such amazing ways.