It is frequently said that the driving force behind holistic vet medication is Mother nature herself. In fact, holistic medication for animals and humans alike has been a generally accepted medical field for thousands of years. So if you are the sort of animal lover who favors natural cures you can give your best chum safely at home (and who better than you?), here's a checklist of purely holistic ointments, herbals and handy items to have available for first aid, just in case.
In reality, for those that understand how pets benefit from holistic medication, this reasonable alternative option to allopathic drugs has become the most preferred strategy of choice. Nevertheless the US and Canada have considered some holistic veterinary practices untested and unproven till recent times.
The american Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) is the growing bridge between conventional and alternative veterinary medical care. In 1982, a group of vets explored the utilisation of alternative approaches to veterinary medicine. This extended to a large global organization digging into 26 modalities starting from conventional medication to Nambrudipad's Allergy Elimination Techniques.
Holistic Medicine As An Alternative
More and more animal owners using typical medication have started to use holistic medication as an alternative method for health conditions such as heart conditions, diabetes, kidney disease, and cancer or liver disease. Holistic treatments are non-invasive, easy and painless. They consist of natural herbs, improved health diets and safe supplements - all just a part of a growing field of medicine that is among the safest, most non-harmful, side-effects free on record.
Monitoring pet environments for the removal and control of toxins, additives and preservatives, is starting to become an acceptable part of typical and holistic veterinary medication. Holistic health treatments are less costly than standard by the time one considers surgeries, vet bills, medicines or late-hour emergencies.
Healing The Body As One Unit
Einstein once said, "Fashion abides in every age without people realizing tyrants rule above them." What he was making reference to is how folk respond to new concepts for main line society : with disinterest, hostility or excitement and acknowledgment. When new ideologies first begin, they often go against general opinion until the weight of evidence forces society to yield to a new truth.
One such example is holistic treatment of the body, mind and soul of humans and pets with the advantage of mixing skillfull traditional and alternative cures. Preferred methods that pets benefit from holistic medication involve digestive issues, skin conditions, flea infestations, internal worms and bugs, blood-sugar balance, immune-modulation - all with holistic medicines and herb extracts treating the medical issues while exploring emotional issues and condition-related behaviors as a possible co-factor.
And by the way, most holistic medicine for humans is the same as for dogs, with systematic studies on dogs and animals having a faster turn-around time than with human studies.
Preparing Your Pet's Holistic First-Aid Kit
Choosing the correct treatment with the least complications vs long-term effects is crucial. Keeping a holistic first-aid kit is more safe for pets than a traditional kit because of the types of products used. Note cards with ailments, doses and dates of treatments may be employed for on-the-spot emergencies. Vegetable extracts, pure herb capsules, and essential oils are the quickest acting of all herbal preparations available.
* Easy-to-transport container, waterproof, unlocked and easy-to-open. Store the container with the pet's name on it within a duffel bag or SOS kit.
* Tea Tree Oil - all-purpose disinfectant
* Grapefruit Seed Extract - treating ringworm, pustules and infections
* Lavender Oil (Essential oils) - apply to burns to reduce swelling, blistering and scarring
* Medicated Honey Formula - treatment for sores, burns, scrapes or cuts
* Aloe Vera - applied topically or taken internally ; cuts, burns, erosions, bites, hot spots, indigestion, bugs, and other conditions
* Book on Plant Identification - able to identify local plants
* Syrup of Ipecac, Hydrogen Peroxide - induces vomiting or can be employed as a topical disinfectant (two - 3 tsp, one time only) ; considered a 3 % solution of hydrogen peroxide
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* Herbal-Mineral Detoxicant - used to absorb toxins and poisons.
* Herbal Calming Formula - most vital in time of need. Calms cats and dogs to reduce twitchy stress. Safe for humans as a relaxer in a difficult situation.
As in most dog and cat first-aid kits, incidental supplies are also required for holistic kits. These items include tweezers, scissors, Q-tips, tape, towels, blankets, eyewash, a thermometer, and anything else you are able to add to your best friend's very own custom holistic first-aid kit.
Gary Le Mon is a Board Certified Master Herbalist specializing in natural home remedies for dogs and cats. Visit www.NaturalWonderPets.com for BOGO Specials and useful info on 100% natural herbal treatments you can use at home to heal your best friends.
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