The length of time a disease takes to resolve with homeopathic treatment is generally related to the length of time the disease has been present in the individual’s system and the severity of the symptoms.  Diseases such as chronic skin problems would take longer to respond than a runny nose or a cough.

Administering Homeopathic Remedies

Homeopathic remedies are best given at least 20 minutes before or after a meal.  Ideally there should be no food residue in the mouth.  Drop the liquid directly into the animal’s mouth or on the gums.  Liquid remedies are preserved with alcohol and some animals, especially cats, can be sensitive to the odor or taste.  To remove the alcohol you can drop the dosage into a small vial or shot glass and let it sit out for 15-20 minutes for the alcohol to evaporate.  Alternatively, drop the dosage into a small amount of heated water to speed the evaporation of the alcohol, and then use a dropper to administer the diluted remedy.  This will not affect the potency of the remedy.  Pellets can be crushed and emptied into the animal’s mouth with a small piece of paper rolled like a funnel or folded into a small envelope.  Avoid feeding raw garlic during homeopathic treatment.

Some animals may be resistant and not accept the remedy.  In this case you can give the dose in a small amount of food, water or milk.  It is best to evaporate the alcohol before putting it in the food or liquid.  This may affect the potency of the remedy, but will not necessarily render it ineffective.

For acute injuries, trauma, and illnesses the remedy can be given every 15 minutes for the first hour, reducing to every 30 minutes for the next hour, then to once in the third hour.  This may be all that is needed to stimulate the healing process and resolve the imbalance.  If needed, subsequent doses can be administered 1 to 3 times daily.  In non-acute illnesses administration 3 times daily is the general recommendation.  Once the symptoms resolve, reduce the frequency of the dosage to twice per day and then to once per day.  If symptoms reappear, increase the dosage again and maintain at 2-3 times per day for another 10 to 20 days and gradually reduce the dosage again.  If symptoms reappear again, then the remedy being used may not be the proper choice or there may be diet or environmental issues that have not yet been properly addressed.

Individual remedies prescribed by a veterinarian may be dosed differently and instructions should be followed carefully.

Homeopathy is rapidly growing in popularity because of its safety and effectiveness.  It is gentle enough for use in small puppies and kittens and can be used along with other holistic or conventional treatments.  Combination remedies can be an economical and effective way to help our companions heal from periodic injuries or illnesses.  They can also be beneficial in supporting the healing process from more chronic conditions when used along with any needed changes in diet and lifestyle and in conjunction with proper herbal or supplemental treatments.  You will find Homeopathy a welcome addition to providing natural health care for your companions. 

Please Note:  To find a holistic veterinarian that practices homeopathy near you, check the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association or Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy referral directories. 

If you cannot find a holistic veterinarian close to you, many of them are available for phone consultations, including myself (more information about phone consults with Dr. Siegler).

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