Homeopathy is based on the principle that "like cures like." Homeopathy demonstrates that a substance that produces a certain set of symptoms in a healthy person can cure a sick person having those same symptoms. Since this sounds confusing, I will give an example: Onions make your eyes water when you cut them. If you have a cold and your symptoms include a runny nose, the likely remedy would be Allium Cepa, which is made from onions.
A homeopathic medicine is diluted immensely, often in parts per million. Homeopathic medicine stimulates the defense systems, allowing the body to heal itself. The amazing thing about homeopathy is that the more dilute the medicine becomes, the stronger the potency. Just like most holistic treatments, the effects are usually gradual.
A history of the specific health problem is very important in homeopathy. This is because prescribing medicine is based on the law of similars, just explained. Symptoms considered important to a homeopathic veterinarian are far more in number than those considered important to an allopathic vet. Homeopathic vets. want to know about changes in your dog's behavior, habits, and attitudes.
Homeopathic medications are very sensitive and when making the choice on the use of a certain remedy, a careful selection process has to be undertaken. Although this is true, some homeopathic remedies are safe to be given by owners in low potencies.
When giving homeopathic medications, do not give them at the same time as food. The dog's body has to recognize it, and not think that it is part of the food.
Homeopathic remedies can be easily contaminated. It is important that you do not touch them. Also, when putting drops in your dog's mouth, do not let the dropper touch her.
Most homeopathics can be bought in a liquid form. Drop a dropperful on your dog's tongue. If using pills, put 3 or 4 in your dog's mouth. Let the medicine dissolve. Do not encourage them to swallow.
Homeopathics are sensitive to light and heat. Keep them in a cool, dry place. When using the medicine, make sure that there is no contamination.
Again, homeopathic medications are sensitive and become increasingly sensitive as you increase the potency. Unlike Bach Flower remedies and some other holistic treatments, homeopathy is not something that you want to self prescribe unless you know what you are doing.
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