May 25th, 2009 by admin

Holistic medicine means treating the whole animal as a unique, perfect living being. Generally, holistic treatments do not suppress the symptoms that the body naturally produces, as do most medications prescribed by conventional doctors and vets. Holistic methods seek to cure disease by regaining balance and harmony in the patient’s environment. Some of these methods include use of nutritional therapy, herbs, flower essences, aromatherapy, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, and, of course the most popular holistic approach, homeopathy.
Homeopathy is a theory or system of treating illness with small doses of substances which, if administered in larger quantities would produce the symptoms that the patient already has. This approach is often described as ‘like cures like. ‘Although modern veterinary medicine is geared toward the ‘quick fix, homeopathy relies on the belief that, given the time, the body is able to heal itself and return to its natural, healthy state. Choosing a remedy to cure a problem in our dogs is the difficult your dog’s symptoms. Often these symptoms require immediate conventional care. If your vet is willing, and somewhat knowledgeable, you may attempt a homeopathic remedy. Be aware that cortisone prevents homeopathic remedies from working. There are hundreds of cure many problems in dogs, from basic physical problems such as excessive mounting, fleas or other parasites, unattractive doggy odour, or dull coat, diarrhea, ear problems or eye discharge (including tears and dry or mucousy matter), to behavioral abnormalities, such as fear of loud noises, habitual licking poor appetite, excessive barking, obesity and various phobias. From alumina to zincum metallicum, the remedies span the planet and the imagination….from flowers and weeds to chemicals, insect droppings, diesel smoke and volcanic ash.