Homeopathic Medicine for Dogs

What exactly is homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a form of medicine that has been used since the eighteen hundreds to treat everything from life threatening illnesses to the common cold. Although not common in the United States, homeopathic therapies are used widely in India, Europe and many other countries as a valid and effective form of medicine.

Homeopathic medicine is based on the principle that like treats like. This is a concept that is both difficult to explain and understand. But let's go to the concept of a vaccine. A vaccine works on the premise that a little bit of the virus (even if it's dead) if introduced into the body, will trigger the immune system to produce the necessary antibodies to fight it and to heal itself.

Isn't this a bit of like treats like? A tiny bit of the virus produces a reaction in the body that will strengthen defenses to fight bigger attacks by the same virus.

The same thing happens with homeopathy. For instance, if you have a bad case of poison ivy, a homeopathic practitioner will prescribe Rhus Thox. Rhus Tox is nothing more than the latin name for poison ivy. An extremely diluted dose of this herb is all the body needs to produce a reaction that will heal the rash and itchiness produced by the contact with this poisonous plant.

If you don't believe this article, talk to people who have been helped by this remedy.

When it comes to domestic animals, homeopathy acts in the same way it does with human beings. If diagnosed and administered correctly, a homeopathic remedy will heal common ailments without the use of strong pharmaceutical drugs.

Another quality that homeopathic remedies have is that since they are so diluted they are never poisonous and they can't produce any great harm. In fact, these remedies are so susceptible to body changes, that a simple thing like having a cup of coffee will cancel all of the effects of any given remedy.

Between the growing trend towards holistic medicine, and the problems and side effects that come with modern drugs, many physicians and veterinarians are turning to homeopathic remedies with much success.

The way to homeopathic treatment begins with the symptoms. A qualified practitioner will start by gathering and analyzing symptoms. Once the symptoms are known, a small dose of a substance that causes the exact same set of symptoms will be prescribed and chances are that the disease will be cured.

Take the case of Misty. Misty was a cat treated by Dr Richard H Pitcairn and in his book Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats, he wrote that he diagnosed Misty with a bad case of infection following a routine spay. He also noticed that Misty was very sensitive to pain, and recognized the proving of the remedy Arnica Montana. After giving this cat a tablet of this remedy, repeated every few hours, Misty improved tremendously and within 48 hours, she was well enough to go home without ever taking an antibiotic.

Once the right treatment is found, homeopathy is considered very effective. However, as with everything, one needs to be cautious about self prescribing any type of remedy.
If you’re serious about this treatment for your dog, you should speak to a veterinarian who has experience in alternative medicine and practices homeopathy.