How to Use Homeopathy With Pets
Homeopathy is often confused with other forms of alternative medicines, yet it differs from the other forms of alternative medicine in its basic principles and approach. It is based on the idea that to treat a condition, you should stimulate the body's natural defenses by introducing a natural agent, such as a plant extract. For example, to use homeopathy to fight an allergy to your pet, you would take a homeopathic medicine that, in much larger doses, would cause the onset of symptoms identical to those of the allergy. The body's own defenses are thus naturally set in motion and the allergy or other disease can be combated.
Things You'll Need:
Time to pay close attention to your pets in order to monitor their progress during homeopathic treatment
Computer with Internet access to locate a homeopathic practitioner who deals with pet allergies, or if the treatment is sought to treat your pet's disease, a homeopathic veterinarian
Use Homeopathy to Treat an Allergy to Your Pet
1
Ask your homeopathic practitioner for recommendations for medicines or treatment strategies to combat your allergies.
2
Describe your particular allergy symptoms in great detail as this will determine what homeopathic treatment to use.
3
Follow the homeopath's prescribed course of treatment closely and to its completion. Do not stop treatment early, even if symptoms improve.
Use Homeopathy to Treat Your Pet's Ailments
1
Ask your homeopath for a reference to a qualified homeopathic veterinarian. You can also try to treat your pet's ailment yourself by searching out homeopathic remedies online at the Everglo-Natural Veterinary Services Web site (see Resources below).
2
Tell your homeopathic veterinarian exactly what symptoms you've noticed in your pets and how long those symptoms have persisted.
3
Follow the homeopath's prescribed course of treatment closely and to its completion. Do not stop treatment early, even if symptoms improve.
Tips & Warnings
Consult a veterinarian who can diagnose your pet's condition; this may or may not be the same person as a homeopathic vet. Conventional treatments rely on harsh chemicals and prescription drugs to treat diseases, but these substances can do harm to vital organs like kidneys and the liver. Animals often respond even better to homeopathic treatment than humans do.
A qualified homeopathic veterinarian can often provide more affordable healthcare for your pets, with treatments that range from inexpensive to moderate in price.
If homeopathy does not seem to be working, take your pet to an emergency veterinary clinic right away. Let the vet know what the symptoms are and what treatment your pet has been undergoing in order to avoid any possible spread of disease to other animals.
Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.
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Homeopathy is often confused with other forms of alternative medicines, yet it differs from the other forms of alternative medicine in its basic principles and approach. It is based on the idea that to treat a condition, you should stimulate the body's natural defenses by introducing a natural agent, such as a plant extract. For example, to use homeopathy to fight an allergy to your pet, you would take a homeopathic medicine that, in much larger doses, would cause the onset of symptoms identical to those of the allergy. The body's own defenses are thus naturally set in motion and the allergy or other disease can be combated.
Things You'll Need:
Time to pay close attention to your pets in order to monitor their progress during homeopathic treatment
Computer with Internet access to locate a homeopathic practitioner who deals with pet allergies, or if the treatment is sought to treat your pet's disease, a homeopathic veterinarian
Use Homeopathy to Treat an Allergy to Your Pet
1
Ask your homeopathic practitioner for recommendations for medicines or treatment strategies to combat your allergies.
2
Describe your particular allergy symptoms in great detail as this will determine what homeopathic treatment to use.
3
Follow the homeopath's prescribed course of treatment closely and to its completion. Do not stop treatment early, even if symptoms improve.
Use Homeopathy to Treat Your Pet's Ailments
1
Ask your homeopath for a reference to a qualified homeopathic veterinarian. You can also try to treat your pet's ailment yourself by searching out homeopathic remedies online at the Everglo-Natural Veterinary Services Web site (see Resources below).
2
Tell your homeopathic veterinarian exactly what symptoms you've noticed in your pets and how long those symptoms have persisted.
3
Follow the homeopath's prescribed course of treatment closely and to its completion. Do not stop treatment early, even if symptoms improve.
Tips & Warnings
Consult a veterinarian who can diagnose your pet's condition; this may or may not be the same person as a homeopathic vet. Conventional treatments rely on harsh chemicals and prescription drugs to treat diseases, but these substances can do harm to vital organs like kidneys and the liver. Animals often respond even better to homeopathic treatment than humans do.
A qualified homeopathic veterinarian can often provide more affordable healthcare for your pets, with treatments that range from inexpensive to moderate in price.
If homeopathy does not seem to be working, take your pet to an emergency veterinary clinic right away. Let the vet know what the symptoms are and what treatment your pet has been undergoing in order to avoid any possible spread of disease to other animals.
Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.
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