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Homeopathy and your dog

Friday, April 11th, 2008

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Today is World Homeopathy Day. So let us look at a approach towards dog care.

Homeopathy is a gentle, effective and holistic treatment that has proved beneficial in treating many ailments in dogs including skin problems, allergies, and digestive irregularities.

Alternative medicine, especially homeopathy, has a distinct advantage over orthodox medicine because of the small doses in which it is administered and a minimised probability of side effects.

When homeopathy complements traditional medicine, it enhances the efficacy of the treatment, or prevents the onset of an illness and almost always reduces adverse reactions.

Dog food and dog care products now have homeopathic components, that enhance their quality and goodness.There are five important homeopathy components that are administered to dogs. They are

St. John’s Wort oil
slippery elm
comfrey
kelp
tea tree oil

ST. JOHN’S WORT OIL

St. John’s Wort (Hyperatum perforatum), a dried herb is used extensively in pet medication for a wide range of problems. For dogs, the oil is used to treat neural disorders and viral infections. The oil is also known to have antibacterial and astringent properties.

SLIPPERY ELM

Slippery elm is a native plant of North America ( Ulmus rubra). Pets with a weak digestion, upset stomach or constipation are given an edible form of the bark extract of this tree.

COMFREY

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is also known as comphrey. It has a turnip like root, hairy leaves and flowers of purple, pink, white or cream colors. Comfrey has versatile curing properties and is extensively used in alternative medicine for treatment and/or prevention of many disorders. It is a very rich source of Vitamin B12.

For dogs, comfrey is given as a restorative medication after hip dysplasia. This is so because the herb extract is believed to help grow a healthy bone tissue, and to heal bone fractures. It also minimises the scars after treatment. The herb is used in medication to treat rickets, arthritis and rheumatism in dogs.

KELP

Kelp (Laminania Digitata) is actually an algae. It is a sea weed found in shallow water parts of oceans, growing in water that is cooler than 38 degrees F and is rich in nutritious material. Kelp is used to treat and maintain the dog’s coat, keeping it shining healthily.

It is also useful for maintaining a supple skin, and helps treat glandular and pigmentation problems. The weed is known to help strengthen the immune system.

TEA TREE OIL

Tea tree oil (melaleuca alternifolia) is made by steam distilling of melaleuca leaves. Earlier these leaves were used instead of tea leaves to brew the drink, hence the name. The oil contains a component called terpenoid that is anti bacterial, anti microbial and also has antiseptic properties.

Tea tree oil helps treat many disorders like gum problems, bad breath, dermatitis, ringworm, rashes, mange, and fleas. However, only dilute solutions of the compound are used for dogs. Take care to see that the oil does not come in contact with the dog’s eyes.

Please remember that all the above should be administered only after you have sought the vet’s advice.

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