Homeopathy for Animals

Remedies for acute problems

DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS

One of the most difficult areas of Homeopathy is dosage. Unlike regular pharmaceuticals taking more does not necessarily give a better effect. In fact it is exactly the opposite. The physical body, when it is ill, is actually out of its regular vibration. It is not in harmony with how it was meant to be. The aim of a homeopathic medicine, as with acupuncture, is to assist the body to regain its regular harmonious vibration. This can be done in some cases with a single dose of the exact remedy needed, which has been chosen by matching as closely as possible the remedy with the symptoms of the illness manifesting in the body (be it human or animal).

When giving homeopathic remedies you must watch to see how the patient is reacting to the remedy. If there is improvement – give the dose less frequently – watch to see if the patient drops back, then give another dose. In rare occasions the patient may experience a healing crisis, this occurs if the dose given is too high, or is of a higher vibration than that of the illness manifesting in the body. If this occurs, wait before giving another dose of the remedy as it may not be needed.

For Acute illnesses, colds, sprains, burns etc. (Chronic illness is ill health over a long time, in which case you should use low potencies)

Frequency for giving homeopathic remedies in acute problems depends on the potencies you have available and the severity of the injury.

1. If life threatening, or very severe and the potency you have is
a. 3x to 30x or 3c to 12c give the indicated remedy every 5 to 10 minutes until there is a response or for 4 doses.

b. If you have the 30c, 200x, 200c or higher, give every 15 minutes for 2 doses.

If there is no change at all after giving the remedy, re evaluate your choice of remedy. If there is a slight improvement, repeat again and re-evaluate.

2. If the condition is less critical, give the remedies less frequently.

3. Moderate conditions (URI, cystitis, minor injuries): 6C - 12C or 30C, 2x/day for 1-4 days

4. If only low potencies are available 6X, 12X, 6C 4x/day 12C, 30X 3x/day

Abscesses:

Painless abscesses, especially ones that have been draining already, or ones that are not healing or are recurring. The animal is usually chilly (wants to be warm). Personality, nice to shy or timid, and may be more thirsty than usual:	Silica
Very painful abscesses, often not draining, irritable, nasty and maybe has always had a tendency to be that way, Animal is very, very chilly, especially when sick.	Hepar Sulphur
Ulcerating, smelly, discharging abscesses, painful, tendency to lots of saliva, gum problems, red gums, bad odour to breath, Personality, slightly aggressive to angry, sensitive to both heat and cold.	Mercurius Vivus (Sol)

Diarrhea

Restless, thirsty, fearful, chilly animals that have been "poisoned" by what they ate.	Arsenicum Album
Nice animals who are either hiding or nasty when sick, who have been "overeating" or getting into the garbage	Nux Vomica
More chronic, often very smelly stools along with other smelly problems (ears, skin), in calm laid-back animals who prefer coolness:	Sulphur
Very friendly animals who startle easily. Thirsty, slightly chilly. Blood in the stool or history of bleeding problems.	Phosphorus

Fear, terror or shock

Anxious, Agitated animals. Frightened of storms, terrified by particular problems. Injured animals who are in shock.

Aconite

Stiffness

When animals are very stiff when they first get up, then improve as they move around and loosen up. These symptoms often occur in older animals.	Rhus Tox
When the pain the animal is experiencing seems to be worse when they move around. The animal is more grumpy than usual and is avoiding company. Thirstier than usual.	Bryonia

Homeopathy for animals. What types of illness can homeopathy help?

Physical problems

Abscesses, Ulcers, Respiratory Tract Diseases, Diseases of the Alimentary Canal/Liver/Kidneys. Affections of the muscular, skeletal system and skin.

Bone problems:

Ossification of the cartilages, splints, rheumatics. Etc

Skin Problems:

Itching, Hot spots, Abscesses, Lacerations, Cuts and Skin Abrasions, Insect Bites and Stings, Mange, etc

Accidents:

Falls, Bruises, Sprains and Strains, Lacerations, Infections, etc.

Car Sickness

and Motion Sickness

Diarrhea :

Gripe, Appetite problems, Vomiting

Mental disorders:

Agitation and poor coordination of movements. Time-wasting

behaviour during athletic exercise (the horse that pulls). Difficulty in concentration and a low interest level. Involuntary movements (head swinging, kicking, tongue protrudes or trembles, involuntary chewing motion etc.). Anger, quarrelsomeness, opposition in general. Fear, Aversion, Depression, Disagreeableness, Disobedience, Hysteria, Indolence, Travelling problems, Vagueness, Shock.

Fever :

Coughs, colds

Homeopathy for Animals, large and small