Homeopathic Remedies :
Natural Healing for Your Beloved Companions
Dr. Betty brings gentle, individualized homeopathic remedies to veterinary care. Experience compassionate healing that works with your pet's natural abilities to restore health and vitality.
Homeopathy
background & history
What Homeopathic Remedies Are
Homeopathic remedies are highly diluted preparations made from natural substances including plants, minerals, and animal products. These remedies form the core treatment approach in homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine developed by Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician, in the late 18th century.
How Homeopaths Believe They Work
Core Principles
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Law of Similars: "Like cures like" - substances that cause symptoms in healthy people can treat similar symptoms in sick individuals
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Minimum Dose: The more diluted a remedy, the more potent it becomes
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Individualization: Remedies are selected based on the person's complete symptom picture, not just the disease
What are the Key Benefits of Homeopathic Remedies?
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Gentle & Safe - Natural remedies without harsh side effects for your furry friends
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Individualized - Treatments tailored specifically to your pet's unique needs
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Holistic Approach - Addresses root causes, supporting your pet's overall well-being
FAQ
What are the various forms of homeopathic remedies?
Homeopathic remedies come in several forms including lactose pills/tablets, liquid preparations (tinctures and drops), globules (sugar pellets), topical preparations (creams and ointments), and injection ( by veterinarian ).
For Liquid Forms are common and convenient
• Tinctures and liquid preparations in dropper bottles
• Often prepared with organic glycerin base, which is palatable to most animals
• Easier for precise dosing and administration to difficult animals
How to administer the pellets or drops to my cat or dog?
Dogs
• Generally cooperative with remedy administration
• Can lift lip and squirt liquid remedy directly onto gums
• Often enjoy sugar-based pellets and will take them readily
• Pellets can be crushed in clean cup with water and poured into mouth
Cats
• Can be more challenging to medicate
• Effective method: place drops on cat’s paw and allow them to lick it off
• Can gently squirt liquid remedy directly into mouth
• 10 pellets can be dissolved in water and syringed into mouth
Anything else should be aware of?
Direct Oral Administration
• Preferred method: Give by mouth for best absorption
• Place remedy directly into clean mouth when possible
• Avoid touching pellets with hands - tip from cap directly into mouth
• Remedy is absorbed through buccal mucosa (mouth tissues)
Handling Precautions
• Avoid contact with dropper when possible to keep it clean
• Minimize handling of tablets as remedy is coated on outside
• Use clean containers and utensils when preparing dilutions
What are the Reasons to Use Veterinary Homeopathic Remedies?
Suitable for Chronic and Acute Conditions
• Addresses a wide range of issues: Used for chronic ailments (such as skin allergies or arthritis) and acute problems (like injuries, anxiety, or digestive issues).
• Beneficial for hard-to-treat cases: Sometimes chosen when conventional therapies have failed or caused adverse effects.
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