Holistic Veterinary Care LLC
Health, Homeopathy, and Nutrition for Dogs and Cats
Homeopathy
The homeopathic system of medicine was developed in the early 1800s by a German physician, Samuel Hahnemann. He discovered that substances which cause certain symptoms when taken at full strength would cure those same symptoms when greatly diluted. His lifelong effort was devoted towards perfecting a system of medicine that would be gentle, effective, and restorative rather than draining and exhausting the patient’s reserves. He also recognized the importance of the emotional and mental aspects of disease.
Homeopathy differs from Western medicine in several respects. Each homeopathic remedy addresses a broad spectrum of symptoms, treating mental, emotional, and physical aspects of illness with one medicine.
Homeopathy views symptoms as a guide to the body’s own intelligence attempting to restore homeostasis. Homeopaths recognize that the body is a self-healing organism, and its job is to keep you as functional as possible, and it does not make mistakes. The remedies help the organism move towards wholeness and health, without circumventing the body’s own healing capacity.
A good resource for learning more about homeopathy is the book "Beyond Flat Earth Medicine," by Timothy Dooley. Read the first edition of this book for free here. Is there anything homeopathy can't treat? Sure. Read about that here.
It's a great idea to have a homeopathic remedy kit at home! There are many available online. Present Moment in Minneapolis has assembled a veterinary kit that I recommend for all my clients. The kit is a great deal and contains the top 32 remedies that I wish my clients had at home. Honestly, when people contact me at night or on weekends with emergencies, sometimes I feel like I'm playing "Stump the Chef" where I have to figure out how to help their pet with the three things they happen to have in their kitchen cabinets. Everybody should have a remedy kit at home! To get the kit from Present Moment, call the store and speak to Martin. He will assemble the kit for you. They also ship.
Looking for homeopathic treatment for yourself? Check here for a homeopath in your area (and many homeopaths also offer distance services)!
Nutrition and Diet
Correct nutrition is the basis for health. This is where the living body gets the supplies that it needs to repair itself. I teach my clients how to feed a balanced raw food diet to their dogs and cats. Dogs and cats are carnivores, and it is vital to offer them a species-appropriate diet that is low in carbohydrates and gluten-free. My favorite resources for raw feeding are Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats, by Kymythy Schultze, and Give Your Dog a Bone by Dr. Ian Billinghurst.
Specific nutritional supplementation is also important. There are millions of supplements available in stores and online. I sort through them and design a unique nutritional program for each pet. Muscle testing can also be used to determine effective supplementation for your pet's current health status.
The supplements that I carry in my practice are by Standard Process. With a strong research background and foundation in whole food nutrition, this specific brand of supplements is my top choice for therapeutic use.
Correct nutrition is the basis for health. This is where the living body gets the supplies that it needs to repair itself. I teach my clients how to feed a balanced raw food diet to their dogs and cats. Dogs and cats are carnivores, and it is vital to offer them a species-appropriate diet that is low in carbohydrates and gluten-free. My favorite resources for raw feeding are Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats, by Kymythy Schultze, and Give Your Dog a Bone by Dr. Ian Billinghurst.
Specific nutritional supplementation is also important. There are millions of supplements available in stores and online. I sort through them and design a unique nutritional program for each pet. Muscle testing can also be used to determine effective supplementation for your pet's current health status.
The supplements that I carry in my practice are by Standard Process. With a strong research background and foundation in whole food nutrition, this specific brand of supplements is my top choice for therapeutic use.
Homeoprophylaxis is available for puppies and adult unvaccinated dogs.
Homeoprophylaxis refers to the use of homeopathic remedies in the prevention of disease. This avoids the side effects of vaccines, while improving the dogs' health. This is appropriate for puppies who have had an initial puppy shot or none, and for adult dogs who have not had any vaccines. If your dog has been vaccinated, you will need different homeopathic remedies and detailed homeopathic case-taking to treat the effects of vaccination.
Homeoprophylaxis refers to the use of homeopathic remedies in the prevention of disease. This avoids the side effects of vaccines, while improving the dogs' health. This is appropriate for puppies who have had an initial puppy shot or none, and for adult dogs who have not had any vaccines. If your dog has been vaccinated, you will need different homeopathic remedies and detailed homeopathic case-taking to treat the effects of vaccination.