Homeopathy is a form of ‘energy medicine’ uses remedies that are made from highly diluted natural compounds. Homeopathy works on the principle of ‘like cures like’, meaning that the diluted, homeopathic form of a compound can be helpful in alleviating the symptoms that that compound causes in its basic form. For example, the homeopathic remedy Apis Mellifica is made from Bee venom. In its crude form, bee venom can cause itching, burning, stinging pain. In its homeopathic form, Apis can help to alleviate .
Sometimes, a homeopathic remedy can cause symptoms to temporarily worsen slightly, as it triggers the body’s curative response.
Here are five homeopathic remedies that you can keep on hand for basic needs. As always, we recommend that you consult with a veterinarian who’s familiar with the use of homeopathy, when using this modality for your pet.
Arnica montana is one of the best known homeopathic remedies. It is commonly used in humans, in both topical creams and oral pellets. Arnica is excellent for bruising, muscle aches, sprains and general injuries especially where the animal is shocked. Animals who benefit from Arnica may be fearful of touch and restless, constantly moving from one spot to another because of their discomfort.
Apis mellifica, made from the Honeybee, is used for insect bites and stings that produce sensitive swellings. Animals who can benefit from Apis may be very hot but not thirsty and their pain is often alleviated by cold.
Arsenicum album is a great remedy for diarrhea, especially digestive upset caused by food poisoning, consumption of garbage etc. They often feel chilly and their symptoms are alleviated by warmth. It’s especially useful in younger animals, and for those who are anxious, restless and thirsty. They are afraid to be alone and especially fearful of strangers.
Carbo vegetabilis is made from charcoal, and is used for the alleviation of gas. It is a great remedy to keep on hand for dogs who are prone to bloat. Weakness, shock and general exhaustion indicate the need for carbo veg.
Thuja occidentalis is indicated for the treatment of warts and skin complaints. It is also used to help with adverse vaccine reactions, especially those reactions that cause skin problems
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Thank you so much for your article that brings homeopathy to the attention of those who may not have considered this gentle alternative to traditional medicine.
Hi Lis,
I asked your question to Dana Ullman, M.P.H., one of the most renowned authors on homeopathy in the United States and he passed along this link: http://blog.homeopathic.com/search?updated-min=2010-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&updated-max=2011-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=1
I run a small horse rescue in southern arizona. We use homeopathics all the time for our horses. We have brought many of them out of colic issues using carbo veg, nux vomica and arnica. We’ve had horses bitten by black widow spiders and have used apis. Within an hour the swelling is gone. We started out slow using homeopatics until we learned how to use them and now we have them on hand for everything. We use for ourselves and even our dog with great results.
Thank you Honest Kitchen for opening the door for more people to learn of healthy, positive ways to take care of their pets. Your food is top notch and we recommend it all the time.
Thank you for sharing this! I have been using homeopathy for myself and for my pets for years with great success. I developed a severe allergy to cats and pollen 5-6 years ago. It was homeopathy that changed that for me. I no longer sneeze at the sight of a cat, I have my own cat now, and the seasonal allergies are gone as well as the shortness of breath I was experiencing at the time.
I have used homeopathy to treat my animals from everything from Lyme disease to a hematoma.
Thank you again for sharing the information!
I have to agree. If you don’t like or agree with homeopathic medicine, I don’t see any reason for you to troll The Honest Kitchen’s discussion forum.
If you like the product but don’t agree with homeopathy, stay out of this section. Real Simple.