Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Pet Health Management
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Written by Gowthaman K.
Monday, 08 June 2009
Many of us think that Complementary and Alternative Medicine is meant for
humans alone, but we are wrong. CAM modalities, such as ayurveda, Chinese
medicine, Buddhist medicine, and homeopathy, have very elaborately discussed
remedies for wellbeing of pets and other animals. There are numerous documented
evidences available for the surgical treatments of horses, elephants, and pets
in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine.
Similar to homeopathic medicine, the Bach’s rescue remedies are known for their
ability to produce calming effect on stressed and injured animals. Bach
remedies are nothing but the use of diluted extracts of flowers and herbs. The
concept of homeopathy that potency of very small doses could increase
significantly by vigorous shaking (succussion) applies for Bach remedies too.
Dr. Bach spent his entire life doing research on this subject and he believed
that flower remedies are responsible for emotional and spiritual well-being.
Flower essences have been found to work for animals as well. Flower essences
restore the inner balance by working on the vital force thus allowing physical,
mental, and emotional healing. It is not very difficult to gauge the emotion of
one’s pet. Understanding the emotions of pets requires just a bit of
observation and insight. Each of Dr. Bach’s 38 flower remedies help in managing
a specific emotional condition in animals.
Today, these essences are selected either singly or in combination depending
upon the condition and the practitioner. The most popular Bach flower remedy is
called the “Rescue remedy” and this is again a combination of five essential
remedies which is good for stress and fear. Many modern veterinary centers use
this combination for injury and stress in animals (usually for 6 weeks to get
the desired effect).
After Bach, a number of other researchers started working on this concept, one
of which is California Flower Essences. This society is known for developing
remedies from Native American plants.
Some important Remedies
1. ASPEN: Given to animals that are stressed and fearful without any apparent
cause.
2. BLEEDING HEART: For animals who are grieving.
3. CHAMOMILE: For pacifying the animals and for teething the animals.
4. CRAB APPLE: To cleanse the animal system and to remove toxins from their
body.
5. IMPATIENTS: For hyperactive pets and animals.
6. LARCH: Pets that lack confidence and are shy.
7. WATER VIOLET: Helps the pet, especially the cat, to be friendlier.
8. WILLOW: Helps control urination of the pets on the arrival of the another
pet/ Baby
It is best to consult an expert veterinarian for treating the pets. Physical
illness should be ruled out for proper medication and well-being of the pet.
Flower essence is a great modality to integrate into the pet health routine,
however it must be kept in mind that flower essence is not a substitute for all
veterinary care.
Shrikant Vinayak Barve
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