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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Super Herbal Tips for Pets

by Janice Kumar



I may suggest the following home remedies and tips for pet dogs. These work well in most case but some discretion is always suggested and advised.



In case your dog is suffering from the common problem of ticks or fleas then I suggest the following home remedy. Grind a few orange rinds to a paste and apply on fur. Keep on for, four to five hours and see the ticks and fleas vanish. Easy isn’t it? This remedy is effective in most case and is easy to make and apply. It is completely herbal and also safe for most dogs.



Another pre-emptive measure and also an effective treatment for the problem of fleas and ticks in your pet dogs’ coat, involve its diet. Try to add two to three finely chopped garlic flakes to its food. Mix well into the food and let the pet eat it. This is very effective measure against the dog getting ticks in its fur.



Many dogs have cracked and dry paws. An effective low cost treatment is to apply petroleum jelly or Vaseline to its paws. Apply daily for two to five days and the cracked and dry paws will smoothen out. As the cracked paws heel, the dogs behavior will see an improvement also.



Do try to add a few drops of vinegar to your dogs’ bath water. This will keep his coat smelling sweet. No more bad smells or unhygienic odour. This is an easy and effective home remedy for a common problem.



It is difficult to keep the dog clean and hygienic during winters. The dog avoids taking a bath and consequently gets dirty and can be a source of infection for the family. In this case, try using soda bicarbonate on its fur as a dry shampoo. Rub vigorously and the dog will come out clean.



To deter a puppy from chewing furniture legs, wipe the legs with a little clove oil. The puppy will stop chewing them. The furniture will stay safe and sound while the puppy learns to use something else.



A common problem in households having pets is the falling hair that keeps sticking and adhering to various articles. To pick up the pets hair, from a blanket or furnishing fabric, wet a sponge and run it over the article. The hair will stick to the damp sponge and the article will look as good as new.



I hope you find these tips useful. Do experiment a bit to check what will work best for your pet. Best of luck.