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BICOM therapy success cases

The benefits of BICOM therapy are available to all animals!

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BICOM cases

Real patients, before and after

BICOM is a very beneficial therapy for orthopedic problems. Also, many internal organs can be supported with BICOM therapy. This includes kidney and liver conditions, heart and lung problems, and even cancer.

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Amazing cases

Two remarkable recoveries

Allergies

Eddie

Eddie suffered from skin allergies. When we first met Eddie, he could not go for 5 minutes without scratching himself. He had lost most of his hair and the pigment in his skin.

After 4 BICOM treatments and a diet change his hair was already growing back and he was less itchy. After 8 BICOM treatments he no longer itched and he had a full haircoat.

  • Eddie, a black-and-tan hound, stands in a field with patchy hair loss and bare gray skinWhen we first met Eddie
  • Eddie in the grass, dark hair growing back over his patchy skinAfter 4 treatments and a diet change
  • Eddie standing in the grass with a full, glossy black-and-tan coatAfter 8 treatments
Eddie, a black-and-tan hound, stands in a field with patchy hair loss and bare gray skin
Deep wounds

Arnold

Arnold came to Countrycare as a rescue dog who had deep draining wounds deep into his leg muscle, caused by a bite injury over 6 months old. The University recommended leg amputation because he had not responded to multiple antibiotics or surgical procedures.

After several BICOM treatments and ozone therapy, Arnie’s draining tracts completely healed. His leg was no longer swollen or painful and he ran and played with other dogs.

  • Close-up of Arnold’s back leg, a bare, shaved patch over the woundsThe draining wounds
  • Arnold’s curly tan hind legs from behind, before treatmentAmputation had been recommended
  • Arnold’s curly tan hind legs from behind, during treatmentAfter BICOM and ozone therapy
  • Arnold’s hind legs from behind, healedHealed, and no longer swollen
Close-up of Arnold’s back leg, a bare, shaved patch over the wounds

Allergy cases

BICOM allergy cases

BICOM therapy was originally designed for the treatment of allergies in people. It can be especially beneficial for pets suffering from any type of allergy: food, contact, environmental, etc.

Allergy treatment

Allergies in pets can show up as any combination of

  • Skin disease (itching, rashes, hot spots, etc.)
  • Respiratory disease (itchy, runny eyes or nose)
  • Gastrointestinal problems (vomiting, diarrhea, anal gland problems)
Yeast allergy

“Q”

Q was rubbing his face and had crusty lesions around both eyes. Traditional medicines were not helping.

Q improved dramatically within a few BICOM treatments and his lesions disappeared. Compare the skin around the eyes in both photos.

  • Q, a husky, with crusty, hairless patches around both eyesBefore
  • Q smiling, the skin around his eyes healedAfter a few treatments
Q, a husky, with crusty, hairless patches around both eyes
Severe skin allergy

“Ali”

Ali presented not only with almost complete baldness but also a very strong yeast odor. His skin was thickened and he had lost much of his hair coat.

You can see how the hair filled back in… and he became a super happy and handsome boy with all of his hair back!

  • Ali, a shepherd mix, nearly bald, with gray, thickened skin on his head and neckAlmost completely bald
  • Ali’s front legs, bare and thickenedThickened skin, much of his coat lost
  • Ali’s head, brindle hair filling back inThe hair filling back in
  • Ali’s front legs, covered in hair againAll of his hair back
Ali, a shepherd mix, nearly bald, with gray, thickened skin on his head and neck
Flank allergies

“Midas”

Midas had hair loss and dry dandruff skin on his flanks. After his treatments, his hair grew back and the itching stopped.

  • Midas’s golden flank with a bald, flaky patchBefore
  • Midas’s flank with the golden coat grown backAfter
Midas’s golden flank with a bald, flaky patch
Skin infections

“Duke”

Duke suffered from severe allergies and infections of several years’ duration. After BICOM therapy treatments he rarely itched and had a lot more hair!

  • Duke’s hind end, the hair sparse over bare pink skinBefore
  • Duke’s hind end with a much fuller coatAfter
Duke’s hind end, the hair sparse over bare pink skin
Lick granuloma

“Orion”

Orion had licked the top of his paw for months. Despite multiple topical treatments, nothing helped.

Orion had one BICOM treatment on his paw. He completely stopped licking his paw that day. 6 weeks later the hair is back and the sores are healed.

  • Orion’s front paw with a red, hairless sore on topBefore
  • Orion’s front paw, healed, the hair grown back6 weeks after one treatment
Orion’s front paw with a red, hairless sore on top
Fred, an orange tabby cat, lying on a blue blanket Hair loss “Fred” Fred was bald. He didn’t have any hair on his body when we met him. We treated him for an allergy to Scotchgard chemical and his itching stopped and hair came back!
Remi, a black Labrador with a full, shiny coat Food allergy “Remi” Remi suffered from a wheat allergy. He lost hair around his face and rump. BICOM therapy kept him going for years without itching and with a normal haircoat.

Lameness cases

BICOM lameness cases

Arthritis treatment
Zena, a hound mix in a pink collar, sitting up Back injury “Zena” Zena suffered from an unknown spinal injury and could barely walk. BICOM therapy not only got her up and moving again, but she’s stayed that way for several years!
Beau, a long-haired sable dog, standing on the treatment mat with BICOM leads attached Joint arthritis “Beau” Beau suffered from severe arthritis in his hips and elbows. For 2 years, he was maintained with BICOM, animal chiropractic care and supplements until he passed away at a ripe old age of 15!
Chip, a small dachshund mix, resting on a cushion during a BICOM treatment Neck pain “Chip” BICOM allowed Chip to avoid surgery for neck pain. He continued to be a happy, playful dog several years later.
Rufus, a small fluffy white dog Disc disease “Rufus” Rufus had a back injury that was resolved, and he remained pain free with regular BICOM therapy.
River, a fluffy tan-and-white dog, smiling at the camera Soft tissue injuries “River” River occasionally suffered from soft tissue injuries when his younger “brothers” played too rough. BICOM helped him keep up with the other dogs!
Nick, a Siamese cat, resting on a cushion beside the BICOM device Arthritis “Nick” Cats suffer from arthritis too! BICOM helped Nick’s arthritis so he could continue to jump and play.

Medical cases

BICOM medical cases

Many internal organs can be supported with BICOM therapy. This includes kidney and liver conditions, heart and lung problems, and even cancer.

Medical care
Barry, a brown-and-white boxer, lying on his side on a towel Pancreatitis “Barry” Barry received regular BICOM therapy for pain relief and pancreas support because of recurrent bouts of pancreatitis.
Matty, a gray tabby cat, close up Kidney disease “Matty” BICOM was a crucial part of her treatment plan. Matty lived an additional 5 years with kidney insufficiency (to the age of 18).
Bree Anna, a black-and-white spaniel Bladder conditions “Bree Anna” This is Bree Anna. BICOM helped resolve her bladder infection.
Mike, a dark gray curly-coated dog Vomiting & diarrhea “Mike” Mike suffered from a severe food intolerance. BICOM kept his stomach comfortable and helped his digestion!
Socks, a gray-and-white cat Thyroid problems “Socks” Socks developed both kidney and thyroid conditions as she aged. BICOM helped to support her hyperthyroidism and kidney disease.
Megacolon

“Merlin”

Merlin suffered from megacolon, a neurologic condition in cats that causes severe constipation. With a diet adjustment and regular BICOM treatments, Merlin was comfortable and “regular” again.

  • An x-ray of Merlin’s abdomen before treatmentBefore
  • An x-ray of Merlin’s abdomen after treatmentAfter a diet adjustment and BICOM
An x-ray of Merlin’s abdomen before treatment

Birds and more

The benefits of BICOM are available to all animals

Alaena, an African grey parrot, perched, a bare patch on her chest Feather picking Alaena Alaena received BICOM therapy for her feather picking problem.
A hedgehog on the table in front of the BICOM device Hedgehogs Hedgehogs, too Who knew that hedgehogs could enjoy BICOM too!

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