[ladyjane]

My first comment is that you are posting a link about humans using this "herb". We have small dogs. The link you share suggests removing some, but not all, of the strychnine. Strychnine is poison, pure and simple!
Perhaps you can share with us some links regarding scientific studies of the use of this compound or poison in dogs?
Your dog was sick and it appeared to be from the medicine....your vet lowered the dose because of it. He is your dog and you were very clear that you will do what your vet says which is totally up to you. I just want to be on record as having said that we should always question our experts....attorneys, doctors especially for ourselves and our pups...all experts. No one is perfect and mistakes can and do happen. But, beyond that, I can tell you that without some mighty convincing, scientifically proven (valid study, not one that someone has made to "look" valid) evidence, I would not be giving that strychnine "herb" to my pups.