What is the ruling on using dog flesh for medicinal purposes?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Hunting and Slaughter

Book 56 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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It is forbidden for a person to treat themselves with dog flesh. This is inferred from the response of Al-Sha'bi when asked about a man seeking treatment with dog flesh, where he replied, 'May Allah not heal him,' indicating his view of its prohibition.