Homeopathic veterinary medicine is also associated with holistic veterinary medicine. However, in either situation there is no true "medicine" involved because homeopathic medicine is a practice which is considered to be an alternative form to allopathic practices.
Allopathic Veterinary Care
The vast majority of veterinarians that are available today are veterinarians who follow the Western standard of medicine for veterinary care. Allopathy is when the veterinarian treats pets with medications such as antibiotics, painkillers and more. This is considered to be the standard practice of veterinary medicine today. However, this is not the only form of veterinary practice available today and choosing between the two is strictly based on preference of the owner. (Reference 1)
Homeopathic Veterinary Care
Veterinarians who practice holistic veterinary care or homeopathic veterinary care are looking to cure your pet's ailments and improve their overall health. Many holistic and homeopathic veterinarians believe that traditional veterinarians are only hiding the ailments through the use of medications. Overall, the goal of a homeopathic veterinarian is to make your pet healthy overall through normal circumstances instead of suppressing the system in order for the dog to appear healthy. (References 1, 2, 3
How Does It Work?
The reason that any pet becomes ill is because their immune system or health has been compromised in some way. Homeopathic care utilizes the basic principles of good health. This means that both the owner and the veterinarian must provide the pet with a healthy diet and regular exercise as part of the ongoing care process. In addition to this, many holistic veterinarians will recommend that you remove any stress from the environment of the pet in order to aid in the healing process. They may also recommend massages or acupuncture to help relax your pet. (References 1, 2, 3)
Uses
Many people are surprised to know that homeopathic care has been used to treat almost all of the same conditions that standard Western medicine can treat. Holistic care has been used to treat everything from allergies to epilepsy, thyroid disease and more. It can also be used to treat various infections such as an ear infection, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease and more. (References 1, 2, 3)
In the event of a traumatic injury or poisonings, homeopathic treatment has also been proven to be beneficial. Just as with traditional veterinary care, there may be risks associated with some cases. (References 1, 2, 3)
For Owners
If you're interested in pursuing homeopathic care for your pet, you'll need to get in contact with a homeopathic veterinarian. One of the most important parts of homeopathic care is an observant owner. Homeopathic veterinarians will rely on your home observations in order to fully evaluate each and every case. (Reference 2, 3)
Whether you've got a dog, a cat, parrots or even lizards, many animals have shown to be responsive to homeopathic care. (References 1, 2, 3)
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