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Homeopathy works on Dogs
by Janice Kumar
Homeopathy is a holistic and alternative way to
to treat many common diseases. It is used widely with great effect to treat
many common ailments without the use of costly medicines. Homeopathy remedies
are normally
safe, with hardly an side effects and easily available. They may be
available in liquid form or in the form of pellets ( small white tablets). The
following approach may be used to treat pets especially dogs.
I will give a few homeopathy remedies to treat
a few first aid cases in dogs. This is an over the counter approach and all
remedies will not work in all cases. Homeopathy works best by
matching symptoms in the dog to the remedy. However this is best done by an
expert trained homeopath. The remedies suggested should have a positive effect
within 20 to 30 minutes of starting them. In case, there is no effect in the
dog, it should be rushed to a vet.
In general, a dose may be described as 3- 4
drops of the liquid remedy in a little water or 3- 4 pellets ( small tablets).
This can be given mixed in a little water to the dog.
Homeopathy works well in cases of heat stroke.
In case, you discern that the dog, is suffering from heat stroke, you need to
rush it to a vet because, this can be life threatening. As a first aid, you may
give the dog, Belladonna 30 CH and Glonoine 30 CH every 10 minutes for an hour
or so. In case, the dog is experiencing cramps, you need to rush to a vet.
Meanwhile a few doses of Cuprum Metallicum 30CH every half an hour can help.
Homeopathy can work well in cases of a dog
suffering from Shock. This shock may be the result of many factors and can be
discerned by the fact that the dog may be whimpering, scared and sitting in a
corner etc. The homeopathy remedy that can work in this case would be Aconite
30CH. Give a few does of this remedy every 10 minutes for an hour or so, before
the dog clams down.
For a dog that has suffered cuts and bruises,
Calendula mother tincture solution can be effective. Take 10/15 drops of
Calendula mother tincture in a small bowl of clean water and apply this mixture
to the cuts and wounds with a cotton swab. Repeat every 15 minutes till relief
is felt. Hypercal ( a combination of Calendula and Hypericum) ointment is
available in many homeopathy shops. This ointment works very well for deep cuts
and wounds and the skin heals faster without pain.
Homeopathy for dogs can be effective in
treating some common problems and diseases also. In the following paragraphs, I
will mention a few remedies that will normally work in most cases. However as
mentioned before, homeopathy works on matching the symptoms of the patient to
the remedy and effective matching may be possible only by a trained homeopath.
Some common remedies are as follows.
For a dog
suffering from constipation and difficulty in passing stool, it may be prudent
to give it a few doses of Nux Vomica 30CH. Mix this remedy in food (pellets) or
water (3-4 drops of the liquid) and give it three to four time a day. After you
see an improvement reduce slowly after a couple of days.
If you suspect,
that your pet dog has eaten some unhealthy stuff, give it a few doses of
Arsenicum Album 30CH. Four to Five doses of this remedy given every 1 hour will
normally prevent food poisoning in most cases. However, it may be necessary to
continue this remedy for 3 days for effective relief. In case, no relief is felt
even after 3 doses, it may be important to rush the dog to a vet.
A dog suffering
from cough and cold can also be treated effectively with homeopathy. If you hear
a rattling sound, you may try alternating Ipecacuanha 30CH with Mercurius Vivus
30CH every half an hour till relief is felt. Another remedy that is effective
for rattling cough is Antimonium Tartaricum 30CH. This may be tried in place of
Ipecac for rattling sound in chest. There can be many different remedies which
can be effective in case of a cold and cough. It will take the expertise of a
trained homeopath to get the right remedy, if the above does not work. If relief
is seen, you need to reduce the dosage to 3- 4 times a day, after the first day.
A few dogs may
suffer from travel sickness and may be uncomfortable traveling in cars and
vehicles. They may be showing symptoms of nervousness and may like to lie down
on the seat all the time. An effective remedy is Cocculus 30CH. Try giving this
remedy 2- 3 times every 10 minutes before traveling to reduce the problem. One
dose may also be required during travel, in case of long drives. If Cocculus
seems to be ineffective, substitute it with Petroleum 30CH.
In general,
homeopathy can be an effective natural remedy for many ailments effecting dogs.
It works well for most symptoms and may require at times a trained homeopath to
match symptoms to remedies. There are many homeopathy remedy finders on the web
which can also be adapted and used to find the correct remedy for a dog. However
for a novice, it does require some practice and care. A visit to a vet is a
must, if the remedy does not work after 2- 3 doses.
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responsibility for any suggestion given above. We strongly urge you consult a
qualified professional vet to find a lasting cure for any problem. Please
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