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Editorial: the fascinating world of veterinary
homeopathy
by Deborah Collins
The homeopathic treatment of animals is a fascinating study – here, one can scarcely
regard the placebo effect as the cause of cure, though some insist that any healing
benefit must be due to a change in attitude of the owner. In any case, it is always
gratifying to see animals responding well and finding their health and vigour again. As a
homeopathic veterinarian once said: “Homeopathy for animals is so clear – if you give
the right remedy, it just works!”
Here, in rural France, it was the homeopathic treatment of animals that provided us a
warm welcome into our new community. After offering to help some of the animals
most obviously in need and watching them heal quickly, word soon spread that there
was a homeopathic doctor in the area. Horses, dogs and a herd of sheep were all
treated with relative ease, and soon their owners were providing us with vegetables,
honey, eggs, garden plants, and good advice. When the farmers were convinced, they
sent their wives for treatment, and finally came themselves! Farmers certainly know
what works!
In this issue, we have a collection of veterinary cases from around the world: New
Zealand, Australia, Britain Belgium, and Holland. We see different approaches, which
include the integration of the most modern homeopathic developments as well as more
traditional styles. It is evident that, just as with human homeopathy, the whole picture
needs to be taken into account: the animal’s presenting illness as well as its home
environment. This is often a challenge, as one largely ends up relying on the reports of
the owners, who might not be aware of the effects of their own behaviour on the
animal. Here, one needs to make one’s own observations as well, in order to discover
the full picture of the case and the most accurate remedy.
Homeopathy has long been applied in farm settings as well as with house pets, much to
the satisfaction of farmers and pet owners. In a future issue, we hope to report on a
promising new development in veterinary homeopathy: the treatment of bees, whose
populations around the world are being decimated by herbicides and pesticides.
Homeopathy has so much to offer.
We hope that you enjoy this issue and that it will encourage you to reach out to the
animals around you, either by using your own knowledge if you are already a trained
homeopath or by calling a homeopathic veterinarian. The animals will love you for it, as
will their owners.
Categories: Editorials
Keywords: editorial
Remedies:
The homeopathic treatment of cancer for animals
by Geoff Johnson
The cases below were chosen because the prescriptions were successful, and all had
been to a specialist oncologist before coming to homeopathy.
I will outline three methods of cancer prescribing.
1.The Banerji protocol. Dr Banerji has had two articles published in the International
Journal of Oncology, on breast cancer and brain cancer respectively. His clinic has
treated over 30000 cases of malignant cancer using homeopathy. 21% completely
regressed and 23% improved – a 44% 'success' rate. His protocol is freely available on
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line and explains the remedies to use depending on the type of cancer. This is
immediately and easily transferable to veterinary medicine (a).
2. The Ramakrishnan method. Dr Ramakrishnan has also treated thousands of cancer
cases with homeopathy. His instruction book is simple, totally applicable to veterinary
medicine, and also recommends specific remedies for different types of cancer. He
alternates on a weekly basis the chosen remedy with the remedy Carcinosin, which is
made from a human breast tumour, and incorporates a method known as plussing (b).
3. Classical homeopathy. Finding the remedy that fits everything about the patient,
including the symptoms, personality and history. Serious study is required to attempt
this method.
Case one demonstrating the use of Ramakrishnan Method and periodic table
analysis. Lymphoma remission in seven months
In February, 2010, Jessie, a ten year old collie, started licking her lips. Examination
revealed an area on the right hand side buccal and gingival surface which was red,
raised, hard and inflamed. A biopsy diagnosed epitheliotrophic T-cell lymphoma.
Specialist oncology practice prescribed interferon therapy followed by chemotherapy,
but neither had any curative effect. In desperation Jessie was brought to me, still on
6mg prednisolone every other day. The owner describes her very well: “Jessie is the
mother and boss of the pack. She cleans everyone's ears and eyes. She never relaxes
and wants to lie by the gate until the entire household of humans and dogs are at
home. If anyone in the house is ill or upset she goes and sits by them, and will return
repeatedly to check on them. She will fetch the owner if another dog is ill. Out of the
house, if any dog is threatening, she will go for it. She will never run away.”
The main themes in this case are strong responsibility and dominance, which suggest
that a remedy from the Gold series is required (c) The excessive mothering suggests a
chloride salt. Ramakrishnan finds the best remedy for mouth cancer is Aurum
muriaticum (gold chloride) 200C. Jess took this three times daily, alternating weekly
with Carcinosin 200C.
I added Kali chlorosum (potassium chlorate) 200C to the prescription after five months
because of an ulcer that developed on the left hand side of the mouth. There was no
sign of the tumour after seven months. I continued the homeopathic regime for another
18 months. Jess now has no sign of the lymphoma and is a very well 14y/o. She takes
Kali sulph (potassium sulphate) 200C once weekly to help her stiffness.
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Case two demonstrating the use of the Banerji protocol. Squamous cell
carcinoma remission in six weeks
In February 2012, Bedford, a twelve year old large cross-breed dog developed a mass
on the left hand side of his head. He had been sneezing for some time and had mild
epistaxis (nose bleeds). Biopsy and radiography were performed. The maxillary sinus
showed a loss of bony architecture and a soft tissue mass. The frontal sinus showed soft
tissue density. The biopsy diagnosed squamous cell carcinoma. Tramadol and NSAIDs
were prescribed and specialist referral arranged. The report confirmed a 5 cm diameter
palpable mass. An MRI or CT scan was advised, with surgery as the best option and
potentially palliative radiation. The owner could not afford any of this.
31-6-12: Bedford was brought to me. His story shows the importance of specific
stresses in the development of serious disease. This has been known and utilised by
homeopaths for 200 years, and is now becoming recognised conventionally. The owner
tells the story: “Bedford was my 'first born' and became my world. Then, I had my first
son two years ago, who takes my time and energy. Bedford became very protective of
him and goes and checks if he cries. He has become clingier with me. He is like Cary
Grant, being strong, calm, stoic, cool, and collected. He doesn't need to be the alpha –
he has a stag-like energy. He is regal, like a tame lion. If I cry, he howls and comes
close. He is very sensitive to reprimand. If there are raised voices, he is next to me,
protecting me.”
The themes in the case appeared to be responsibility and care, which are themes of the
Gold series. I again prescribed Aurum muriaticum (gold chloride) 200C tid. As well as
mouth tumours, this remedy is known to treat cancer of the nose.
10-7-12: Bedford has deteriorated badly and his tumour grown considerably, as can be
seen in the picture. He could not close his eyes completely and was on eye ointment
and pain killers. Home euthenasia was
discussed.
29-7-12. Bedford came to me again. I reassessed the prescription. The Gold series had
seemed a good choice, but in fact there was no domination in the case. Bedford was a
'tame lion'. The tumour had caused bony destruction, and Banerji recommends the
remedy Symphytum for cancer involving the bone. This is a plant from the borage
family, and has a colloquial name 'knit-bone', having been used for centuries to help
fracture healing. Jan Scholten taught me that the whole borage family can be used in
homeopathy, when there is a sense of invasion of one’s space in the family, where one
feels one’s role to be diminished and one needs to work hard to be noticed - 'forget-menot'. Thus, Symphytum seemed an obvious choice and was given in the 200C potency
three times daily. The effect was dramatic and immediate, with swift resolution of the
tumour, as can be seen from the picture taken one month later. His local practice
referred to him as the miracle dog.
Over the next two years Bedford developed kennel cough signs, some arthritis, and had
some seizures.
He was put to sleep due to a seizure at 14, nearly two years after the tumour first
appeared.
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Case three demonstrating classical homeopathy and the recently understood
Lanthanide remedies. Lymphoma of stomach remission within three weeks
In September 2012, Dorothy, a ten year old bull terrier suffered weight loss and
vomiting unresponsive to symptomatic treatment. The stools became foul smelling and
undigested.
11-12: radiography suggested stomach abnormalities, so a referral was arranged to a
specialist oncology and surgery practice. Endoscopy revealed an area of mucosal
thickening in mid antrum which protruded into lumen even on full inflation. Biopsies
were taken and an epitheliotropic small cell lymphoma was diagnosed. Chemotherapy
was suggested to the owner, who preferred to try homeopathy first.
Dorothy was very confident in my surgery. The owner is a dog behaviourist and these
are her words: “Dorothy works for me – she is so bright, clever, and intuitive. She can
read other dogs and knows what level of authority to use. Being a matriarch, she is
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great with puppies that are spoiled monsters. She is a natural leader and is the benign
top dog in my pack, although she never wanted the job. However, she took it on as
none of the others were capable. She is an independent spirit, a free thinking individual.
She is obedient if there is a good reason, but she is not a robot without an opinion. She
knows her place at the top and has respect from all the dogs. She doesn't need
acknowledgement – she knows and is confident in her position.”
Since Dorothy had become ill, she was losing weight despite great hunger. She drank
frequently, restlessly paced about at night, and she was seeking more attention from
the owner. I asked why she needed attention, and the owner replied: “She wants
reassurance because she feels insecure about her health.”
The outstanding mental features were autonomy and confidence. The remedy required
would probably be a mineral (d). Dorothy is an evolved character who requires control
over her own life. She has no great wish to dominate others, but is inherently powerful.
Issues of power and responsibility are features of the Gold series. There is a sub-set of
this series known as the Lanthanides. The archetypal essence of these elements is
autonomy. I chose Gadolinium, which is in stage 10 of the periodic table(e).
I also took account of the behavioural changes. Restlessness at night, wanting to be
held, and increased frequency of drinking indicate the remedy Arsenicum. I have used
Arsenicum effectively in the past in feline intestinal cancer.
I prescribed Gadolinium arsenicosum M bid. Improvement began within days, and she
now receives one dose weekly. She has been in full remission for thirteen months.
Conclusion
Homeopathy can be extremely useful in treating cancer. Currently in the UK, due to
effective media campaigns, political manoeuvring, and continuous lobbying,
homeopathy is 'understood' by vets to be ineffective. However, the vast majority have
no knowledge of the subject beyond what they read in the papers. Veterinary funding
for homeopathic research is suppressed.
References
(a) Homeopathy: Treatment of Cancer with the Banerji Protocols Prasanta Banerji and
Pratip Banerji Prasanta Banerji Homeopathic Research Foundation
(b) A Homeopathic Approach to Cancer – Ramakrishnan
(c) Homeopathy and the Elements – Jan Scholten
(d) Insights into Veterinary Homeopathy - Peter Gregory
(e) The Secret Lanthanides - Jan Scholten
Photos: Geoff Johnson
Categories: Cases
Keywords: cancer, Banerji protocol, Ramakrishnan method, plussing method, classical
homeopathy, lymphoma, sqamous cell carcinoma, stomach carcinoma
Remedies: Aurum muriaticum, Carcinosinum, Gadolinium arsenicosum, Kalium
sulphuricum, Symphytum
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Katharina Riedener
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Lanthanides in animals
Reply #2 on : Thu July 03, 2014, 17:38:09
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Great cases thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed how applied the
characteristics of the Lanthanide for the dog in the 3. rd case. It beautifully
illustrates how these remedies can be curative for all beings!
Ulrich Welte
Posts: 2
How to work miracles
Reply #1 on : Wed July 02, 2014, 15:28:17
is shown here: by a deep understanding of old and modern homeopathy
and a nimble application of both approaches. A rare gem of homeopathic
literature, thanks indeed. I enjoyed the 3 cases and their unfolding as I
would enjoy an inspired concert of a good musician. But as you say: the
third method requires serious study, otherwise it is hard to get such
results.
Rembrandt, the laminitic miniature horse
by Vicki Mathison
Rembrandt had always been a ‘special needs’ horse. He was born five weeks premature
and according to the rules, should not have survived. Surprisingly, he flourished well
and did not appear to have any physical issues. He lives with three miniature mares and
it soon became apparent that he was a little slow in his mental acuity. It took him much
longer to process information and even longer to act upon it. The mares made all the
decisions and Rembrandt followed along in their wake.
Learning new skills was a challenge for him – but once he had mastered it, he never
forgot. Once he became an adult horse, he began suffering from recurrent respiratory
infections; swollen lymph nodes around his neck and a chronic cough.
The remedy that worked most effectively for him had always been Baryta carbonica
Slow development
Slow learner
Lack of confidence
Swollen lymph nodes
Recurrent respiratory problems
Wary around strangers
Chronic cough
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Around six years of age, regardless of restricted feeding and adequate exercise,
Rembrandt’s neck became cresty and hard and he developed solid fat deposits around
his tail, shoulders and at the top of his rib cage. Additionally, it was noticed that he was
becoming more and more sensitive in his feet and his movement changed from a lovely
free stride to a choppy short step.
One winter morning, he was found incapable of moving and in full laminitic stance. This
was perplexing as he was not overall overweight (apart from his strange deposits of
fat); had not gorged himself on grain; there had been no trauma to his feet from hard
ground – none of the usual causes of laminitis applied.
He spent a lot of time lying down and was reluctant to move off his deep soft bedding.
Over the next three months, Rembrandt was given Baryta Carb, Belladonna, Hypericum
and Crategus along with Phenylbutazone from the vet. While all these remedies reduced
his pain a little, he was still in a very sorry condition and it began to be considered that
euthanasia would be the kindest option.
Given that the cause of his plight was still unknown, I wondered if Rembrandt could be
suffering from a metabolic disorder and as his symptoms, with a stretch of the
imagination, could be likened to diabetes in humans, decided to try giving him Insulin
homeopathically.
The response was unbelievable! Within four days, he walked off his bed and joined the
other three miniatures at the bottom of the farm. Over the next 2-4 weeks, his cresty
neck became soft and reduced in size and the fat deposits disappeared from his body.
Even more surprising was the change in Rembrandt’s temperament and mental acuity.
He was bright, up with the play and more often than not, the first horse to respond. He
went from “What? Where? What’s happening? I don’t understand” to “ LET’S GO!”
Rembrandt receives four drops of Insulin every day of his life. I have tried changing the
potency, reducing the frequency… only to observe him beginning to show the same
symptoms within 2-3 weeks. He doesn’t mind – a slice of apple with his remedy each
morning suits him very well.
Illustration by Vicki Mathison
Categories: Cases
Keywords: laminitis, diabetes, metabolic disorder
Remedies: Baryta carbonica, Insulin
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Ulrich Welte
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Re:
Reply #4 on : Thu July 03, 2014, 12:09:26
Thanks for quick reply, I just had a diabetic patient with much pain in sole
of foot, tender to touch; pus was oozing out and black underneath, a
diabetic foot; will give him Insulin 30 as soon as possible.
Vicki Mathison
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Reply #3 on : Thu July 03, 2014, 10:30:22
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Dear Ulrich - this particular equine version of an equine human received
Insulin 30 once daily. I tried 6c and 200c but Rembrandt preferred 30.
Greetings to you all at Narayana.
Katrin Sigwart
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Beautiful
Reply #2 on : Wed July 02, 2014, 10:09:09
What a beautiful deep acting case - thank you!
Ulrich Welte
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Re:
Reply #1 on : Wed July 02, 2014, 09:49:00
Dear Vicki, thanks for this wonderful inspired case. I wish we would have
more of that kind also in human horses or rather in equine humans!Which
potency was the magic Insulin. Kind greetings, Ulrich
Last Edit: July 02, 2014, 10:09:55 by mache
Local and deeper acting remedies
by Douglas Wilson
This case demonstrates how effective a locally acting remedy can be, but also illustrates
that this effect can be short acting. A deeper acting remedy is required to complete the
healing process. The patient is Sam, a six year old entire female Staffordshire Bull
Terrier with the diagnosis of Kerato Conjunctivitis Sicca (KCS), or Dry Eye. She was
referred because of inadequate response to conventional treatment.
09/11/2010: first consultation
The main complaint is a thick white occular discharge from the right eye, which has
previously been diagnosed as dry eye.
The onset was six months before, after surgery to remove a benign skin cyst.
Sam rubs her eyes on furnishings and peoples' legs.
Current treatment is Cyclosporin 1% and Liquid tears.
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History
Her history includes routine annual vaccinations and heartworm prevention. She has
had several occasions of pododermatitis. In 2006, Sam developed a lick granuloma
adjacent to her left carpus after a period of kennelling. In 2008, she vomited for several
days after vaccination. She was also diagnosed with pseudopregnancy that year. A
benign skin cyst was excised from her right hind leg in the middle of 2010.
Physical Findings
Physical examination revealed corneal abrasions on both eyes. These were fluorescein
positive. Sam was photophobic. A thick white discharge collected over her right eye.
Schirmer Tear Test: Left eye 13mm, Right eye 3mm.
There was a thickened lick granuloma lesion on her left front leg.
Mental Picture
Sam was described as being independent. She has lots of life and wants to please
people. She knows if she has done something wrong. She has never been trained; her
owners say she does not need that. Although she is an active dog, she will sometimes
sit and do nothing. She snores during her sleep.
Initial treatment
The clinic was very busy and there was only limited time to repertorise the case and
consider the remedy options for Sam. It was decided to treat the main symptoms at this
stage and re-examine the following week. Kali mur 6X was prescribed with instructions
to give 4 times daily by mouth. It was also suggested to reduce the frequency of
Cyclosporin.
Discussion: Kalium muriaticum was prescribed because of the particular white, viscid,
sticky occular discharge as well as other less specific symptoms including the corneal
ulceration. 6X potency was used since the aim was to have a broad local effect.
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15/11/2010: second consultation
Sam's eyes had improved considerably. The discharge only occured occasionally and
she had stopped rubbing her face and eyes. She was also more active and appeared to
be generally more happy.
Treatment: continue Kali mur 6X QID and stop Cyclosporin.
Discussion: the improvement was better than expected, so the remedy was continued
and advice was given to stop the Cyclosporin.
19/11/2000: third consultation
The owner made an appointment only four days later since there had been a marked
deterioration. The occular discharge had increased and Sam was rubbing her eyes
frequently on the carpet.
Treatment: Euphrasia herbal eye drops were dispensed for topical application and
Ignatia LM2 was provided for oral administration twice daily.
Discussion: the sudden deterioration indicated that the locally acting remedy was no
longer having much effect, especially after the Cyclosporin administration was stopped.
The overall constitution of the patient was now considered. The history indicated that
the patient had a very sensitive nature: she previously developed a stress induced lick
granuloma (after a period in boarding kennels, which was still affecting her), and the
KCS developed after a surgical procedure (which was presumably also stressful to her).
These stresses caused her grief that resulted in physical symptoms. Furthermore, she
had a very yielding disposition. Ignatia does not appear in the Mind section of rubrics:
Please others, desire to, or, Independent. However, these rubrics were considered to be
too small to be used to eliminate Ignatia as a possible treatment for this patient.
Neither does Ignatia appear in the Generals – Vaccinosis rubric in Synthesis v5. It may
occur in later editions.
Euphrasia was dispensed to assist healing and provide relief to the eye discomfort.
08/12/2010: fourth consultation
Three weeks after starting Ignatia, the eye was improving. There was less discharge,
less photophobia, and Sam was no longer rubbing her eyes. She could now open her
eye in the morning, whereas it previously required bathing.
Treatment: Ignatia LM3 twice daily
Assessment: good response to treatment, so continue same remedy at higher LM
potency.
30/12/2010: fifth consultation
Another three weeks later, the corneal abrasions were healed. There was no
photophobia. The lick granuloma was dry and in the process of healing.
Treatment: Ignatia LM4 twice daily for 21 days, then once daily until finished.
Assessment: both the eye problem and the lick granuloma are healing. Good responce
to treatment. Plan to disconinue treatment after eyes and lick lesion return to normal,
then re-assess.
31/01/2011: sixth consultation
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Sam's eyes were both normal and the lick granuloma was completely healed.
Assessment: Ignatia appears to have completed the problems so no further treatment
is required at this stage.
10/08/2011: follow-up report
Sam's eyes and leg are good. There has been no treatment for several months now.
Assessment: no further treatment required.
Discussion: locally acting remedies can be successfully used to assist treatment.
However, this case demonstrates that the effect can be short lasting. The deeper acting
remedy not only improved the main complaint (KCS) but also healed the chronic lick
granuloma that the owners had accepted as being untreatable.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Staffordshire bullterrier; Spcenter; CC BY-SA 3.0
Categories: Cases
Keywords: kerato conjunctivitis sicca, pododermatitis, lick granuloma, pregnancy,
photophobia
Remedies: Ignatia, Kalium muriaticum
Chronic skin disease in a six year old cat
by Henry Stephenson
Pearl first presented with skin disease in Nov 2011. She is a desexed female domestic
shorthair cat.
She was out in the yard and the owner noticed that her left eye was weeping and it was
swollen around that eye. Later, the same day, she was itching all over. There is some
general skin irritation around the left eye and temple/forehead areas today.
In the past, Pearl has had some soft stools at times with mucus and some blood. She
had vomited once in the last week. She does cough up hair balls at times. Her coat is
slightly dull.
She is a reserved cat who does not wander off from home. Her owner has recently gone
back to work. She is mainly an indoor cat as she has been in cat fights when outside.
Some strangers she will be very friendly with and others not.
She prefers mainly dry food and usually this is Hill’s Oral Care.
For the first treatment, she is given Natrium muriaticum 200C in one dose at the
surgery.
The rash improved quickly, however, it returned six weeks later, so she was given Nat
mur LM1 to take daily for two weeks. Once again, this fixed the skin within a few days.
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She returned with a deeper, more moist, irritated skin rash in February 2012, which is 2
months later. There was an ichorous discharge from the
wound this time. She had also become more anxious, especially in thunderstorms. This
time, I changed the remedy to Calcium carbonicum 200C in 1 dose and also gave some
Rhus tox in a 6C potency to use at home. (Rhus t is the only remedy in ichorous
discharge from face eruption). She improved quickly again was well for nine months.
Again, I repeated Calc carb 200 in 1 dose. This time, there was no change, however, so
the owner started Rhus tox 6C but with no improvement.
Over the next four months, several remedies were given, all with no great improvement
in the rash. At times, the rash moved from this original area to underneath the neck
and became quite deep until bleeding as she would rip into the skin with her paw and
would also rub it on the furniture.
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After three months, the irritation changed to the right side as well. Remedies used in
this time were Psorinum, Sepia, Mezereum, Graphites and Sulphur.
In June 2013, the owner reports that Moko has become very distant and reserved. She
no longer wants to sleep on the bed or interact with them. The wound has become quite
thickened in places.
I now go back to one dose of Nat mur 1M and things begin to improve quite quickly. For
the first couple of days, it was as though she was drugged, then she got her ‘mojo’
back.
In August, there was still some reactive skin, so I put her back on Nat mur LM1 daily.
After this, she slowly returns to normal. She begins to sleep on the owners’ bed again
and become friendly and interactive again.
She then got some small eruptions on the point of both hocks, as the disease moved
downwards and outwards. She was put on Nat mur LM 1 for two months: the skin has
now been perfect for the last nine months.
If the originally selected Nat mur had been given in a higher strength earlier, we may
have avoided the scramble of remedies from February to June 2013. I had changed to
Calc carb because she seemed more anxious, and because the remedy was not holding
for a good period of time. In retrospect, I came to understand that the owner was also
under quite some stress at that time, and this cat was very close to her.
Photos: Henry Stephenson
Categories: Cases
Keywords: feline skin rash, facial eruption, reserved cat
Remedies: Calcium carbonicum, Natrium muriaticum
Four cases from a Belgian practive
by Maido de Jamblinne
Case 1: Zoe
The first case is an acute case is of a female Pug dog named Zoe. Zoe’s owners
frequently come to my clinic because they have a lot of dogs.
In early March this year, the owners brought Zoe in due to bloody diarrhea. The dog
was also vomiting, sometimes frothy and sometimes white. Zoe’s temperature was
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36.6; the normal temperature should be 38.5-39. She was thirsty but vomited
immediately after drinking.
I took the following symptoms: Stool bloody; Stomach vomiting frothy, vomiting white;
Stomach thirst large quantities and vomiting immediately after eating.
I gave Zoe Arsenicum album 200K in a syringe with water and asked the owners to give
her 1 cc immediately, 1cc after 1 hour and then 1 cc the next morning.
I also asked them to phone me the next day because I found the case serious and I was
very concerned.
The following day, Zoe was fine. The temperature was normal and the vomiting and
diarrhea had stopped.
Case 2: Nelle
The following case is from 2007, a female German mastiff named Nelle. I had seen her
only once, in 2006.
When Nelle came with her owner I wrote on my file “The woman is angry.” When I write
this kind of detail it’s because it’s very important.
In fact, this woman was angry because her dog smelled bad and she said “I told you
this before.” She seemed to think “You didn’t do anything for that!!!”
I reread the file and I did not see this problem noted anywhere. I examined the dog:
she weighed 52 kg and she was in season.
I asked for more details and she said: “This dog is always close to me. She often whines
and she is possessive. When she is alone, she barks. She attacks cats and could kill
them. It’s a dog who feels that she is important. She always must be the center of the
family. She is dominant with other dogs.” The owner does not know why. Personally, I
think this dog needs to be educated.
I asked more details about her behavior because until now, I had only behavioral
symptoms due to a bad training. The woman said: “My dog is a ‘General’ who gives
orders to everybody. “Oh oh…” I said to myself, “it is starting to get interesting.”
The dog had a good appetite and ate well. The owner had two dogs, and Nelle respected
the other dog. For example, she always waits until the other dog has finished eating;
she never steals its food. When Nelle is taken for a walk, she always come back
immediately when called. The owner recalled: “One day, when we were occupied with a
sick calf, Nelle was so jealous that she became ill.”
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I took the following symptoms: Perspiration odor offensive; Anger from contradiction;
Company desire for; Jealousy. To decide between them, I also took: Fear of losing her
social position. The following remedies remained: Lyc, Sepia, Ignatia and Veratrum
Album.
The famous Doctor Masi Elisalde said about Veratrum Album: “This kind of person wants
to be at the right side of the father figure.” I found the same situation with this dog,
who always wants to be with her owner. A General who gives orders to everybody but
falls ill when her owner takes care of a calf. Prescription: Veratrum album 200 K in a
bottle, 1 cc per day for three days, and then 35 K afterwards, for one month. I received
no news for three months.
Three months later, the owner came to see me with another animal but did not mention
Nelle, so I inquired. “Ah… everything is perfectly fine with Nelle. Absolutely no
problems with her.”
Lathout wrote about this remedy: “Fearful nature, timid, greatest disposition to fright.
Aggitation, stressful, anxious, groaning, weeping. Melancholy with stupor. Can remain
sitting for a long time with indifference to everybody.”
Mental symptoms with great violence: Excitement, he cries loudly. Madness, with desire
to cut and to tear clothes, with indecent words.
This symptom found in Lathout Medical left me thinking about this dog when the owner
explained the dog’s behavior.
Case 3: Caroline
The third case is lighter… in weight because Caroline is a guinea pig, 18 months old.
Caroline’s owner came urgently one evening in 2004. When she arrived home from
work, Caroline seemed to be paralyzed. She drank but refused to eat, and she could not
walk: her two hind legs dragged behind her. The woman was extremely worried and I
could understand why.
I examined Caroline and was surprised by this sudden paralysis, which was seemingly
painless. I palpated her everywhere to no effect.
I was surprised by her eyes, though, which were protruded. I asked the owner if she
found that strange, and she said: “Yes, it’s strange. Suddenly, her eyes have changed.”
I took the following symptoms: Extremities paralysis lower limbs painless; Stomach
appetite wanting with thirst; Eye protruded exophthalmia.
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Prescription: Phosphorus 30 K
I asked the woman to phone me the following day, as it was impossible to leave
Caroline like that. We needed to take some X-rays.
The following day, I received a call saying that Caroline was healthy.
Case 4: Apollon
Next is the case of Apollon, a male dog crossed between a Pit Bull and a Labrador. He
came to my clinic one evening in June 2008.
The owner said that Apollon ate normally the day before but today he vomited copiously
and frequently. He also drank and urinated a lot.
He was sleeping all the time. Nothing interested him, which was not normal. The owner
said: “One thing is really special. When he moves, it’s in slow motion. That’s not his
habit either.” His temperature was 41°. Apart from that, I remarked nothing.
I took two important symptoms: Stomach, thirst large quantities for, fever during.
Fever; wants to be quiet in every stage.
Prescription: Bryonia alba. I proposed to see him the following day for more
examinations.
The day after, the owner did not come to the appointment but phoned me because
Apollon was much better. He needed two days to return to normal.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Close-up of a Pug's face; Jina Lee; CC BY-SA 3.0
Great Dane isabelle; YourNetBuddy; CC BY-SA 3.0
Orange and white juvenile guinea pig; Gourami Watcher; CC BY-SA 3.0
Categories: Cases
Keywords: bloody diarrhoea, offensive perspiration, jealousy, painless paralysis,
exophthalmia, vomiting with extreme thirst
Remedies: Arsenicum album, Bryonia alba, Phosphorus, Veratum album
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Belgian cases
Reply #1 on : Sat July 05, 2014, 10:57:38
Lovely cases, and great results. So simple but the remedies worked their
wonders. Thank you.
A Sulphur constitution
by Henry Stephenson
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The following case of a three year old West Highland White female began when she
started itching as a new puppy at nine weeks old. She had been vaccinated prior to this
and the skin was slightly pink and dry around the head. She was treated with one dose
of Thuja 200C at that time.
The itching was still present four weeks later. A bath perhaps made it worse and she
was trying to get cool by lying on tiles and in cold places. The skin now has a dirty
greasy look. At home, she is into everything and is being pushy. She would like to be
head of the pack. She likes milk but does not drink very much in general. This time she
was given one dose of Morgan pure 200C and the itching improved very quickly.
Five months later, she began to get lethargic and has vomited some fluid at 8 am in the
morning after eating some chicken. This time, she was treated with one dose of Sulphur
200C. She improved in general after this treatment.
She was next seen for some greasiness in her coat at 16 months of age. She likes
rolling in smelly things and her coat has become yellow. At times, she will vomit up food
if she eats too much. She has also itching of her feet at night. She likes to play with
other dogs and loves the grandchildren. She does what she is told but is not fearful.
Once again, she is treated with one dose of Sulphur 200C and improved well.
She is next treated one year later, once again for diarrhoea. She is on a good organic
raw food diet but has recently been looked after by carers when the owners went away.
The stool is sloppy but there is no blood or mucus. She has been refusing to drink. She
sits on her own at times and is slightly lethargic. She has also been licking around her
pudendum and the coat is more yellow in colour. Perhaps, this time, one could see
something of Pulsatilla but she was again given Sulphur in an LM1 potency to take twice
daily. Again, she improved quickly.
Now, three months later, she has started vomiting once a day, at 2:45. This started
when she was in the car. She vomits some yellow opaque fluid with bubbles and then is
fine afterwards. There is no food in the vomit. Once again, she had been with a carer for
a few days when this began. She is a great dog to examine, just slightly nervous. There
is some mild itching eruption around the pudendum and interdigitally in all feet. She
was again treated with one dose of Sulphur 200, and within a few hours she returned to
normal.
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In Synthesis, the rubric Stomach, Vomiting, Afternoon has only ten remedies with
Sulphur the only one in bold type.
Three months later, she showed similar symptoms of vomiting bile and this time, there
was some blood and mucus in her stool with some straining during the diarrhoea. A full
blood count was performed and showed a mild increase in blood lipase levels at
1125IU/L. After one dose of Sulphur 200C, she was normal within 24 hours.
The lipase levels were raised again three months later (824 IU/L) when she had another
mild episode of vomiting and diarrhoea with some blood. This time she was dispensed
Sulphur LM3 to take twice weekly for the next month. Since then, she has been
perfectly healthy.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Westies lieben Schnee; Malene; CC BY-SA 3.0
Categories: Cases
Keywords: dog with itching and greasy coat, diarrhoea
Remedies: Sulphur
Constipation and cats
by Evelien van der Waa
Just as with humans, cats can also suffer from constipation, a very problematic
condition which, in serious cases, can lead to obstruction of the intestines.
What are the causes of this problem? One of the most common causes is ‘hair’. Cats
wash themselves very conscientiously. If a cat cleans itself to an extreme degree, or if
it is moulting, this can result in swallowing great amounts of hair. Usually, cats try to
expel these hairballs by vomiting them out, but sometimes the amount it too much and
the hairball lodges in the intestines, leading to constipation.
Another cause of constipation in cats is dirty litter trays – some cats will absolutely not
make use of a dirty tray. If it is not regularly cleaned, they will retain their stools, and if
that continues too long, it can lead to constipation.
Lastly, slow digestion can be a problem. If stools are retained too long in the intestines,
water is drawn from them and the stools become hard and dry, making them more
difficult to expel. Here, we have a vicious circle.
The most common veterinary therapy for cats with constipation is to give laxative or
water-retaining food supplementation. These supplements stimulate the intestinal
function and help to retain the fluid in the intestines. In some cases, though, the animal
continues to have problems defecating. If there are no obvious anatomical problems
and it is more a question of a slow digestion, homeopathy can support a good intestinal
function.
The following is a typical case of the homeopathic treatment of constipation in a cat.
Frances is a thirteen year old castrated male cat. Ever since he has been with his
present owner, from his sixth month, he has had hard stools. He does not have a bowel
movement every day, but often only every three or four days. In August 2003, this
problem became even more serious: he had no stools at all. He stopped eating and was
vomiting; his belly was apparently also painful. A laparotomy was performed, whereby a
hard piece of stool was removed from the intestines. Nothing special was noted in the
intestines. After the operation, he was given laxatives in order to prevent further
constipation. Two weeks after the operation, however, Frances had no stools, then just
one stool, and again nothing. His owner resorted to giving him a clysma, upon which he
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produced a stool immediately, then again nothing. Frances’ owner then brought him for
homeopathic treatment.
Homeopathic case-taking
Now, one month after the operation, Frances is finally back to his old self. He is a
friendly, good-natured cat but he does not tolerate everything.
When he was about five or six weeks old, he was brought to Holland from France, where
he had been rather badly neglected in a multi-cat family. He is the only cat in his new
home. At first, he and his owner lived in a flat, but for the last five years, they live in a
house with a garden. Here, Frances is the boss, chasing the other cats away. He is very
friendly with his owner – she can pick him up easily. When his owner is away at work
during the day, he stays inside, but as soon as she comes home, he is allowed out. He
is very attached to her and gladly stays near her. If she is not around for a while, he
becomes very upset. Once, when she was in hospital for a while, Frances remained
outside the door.
He seems to prefer women to men, finding men too rough. At first, he used to be
frightened if someone snapped their fingers – he would startle. In the home he
originated from, he was not allowed to do anything; he was not allowed to sit on the
window-sill or to go outside. These days, he has the free reign of the house. If there are
several people in the house, for instance at a birthday party, he likes to stay in the
room, though he does not like to be patted by everyone. He only wants to sit on his
owner’s lap, and he likes to lie on her while she sleeps. He is never harmful to children:
if children want to play with him but he does not want to, he will warn them, then will
give them a slap, without putting out his claws.
At first, he was very frightened. He does not like people to be playing wildly, as that
startles him. He also does not like strangers. He is alright on his own, but is happy
when his owner comes home. He loves to play, and loves distraction and change.
He likes to drink water from the tap. He is very sensitive to what he eats. He will vomit
on eating soft food or fish. He is also quite fussy: he will never eat the same thing two
days in a row. He likes to eat hard biscuits, and sometimes he eats grass, which he
vomits up. Although there are sometimes some hairs in the vomit, there are never any
hairballs in it. He prefers to go outdoors beside the house for peeing and pooing, though
when it is raining, he stays indoors and uses the litter tray. He likes to be brushed,
though not on his bottom; if he is touched there, he can bite.
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He is always cleaning himself. If one teases him and ruffles up his fur, he tidies it up
again immediately. If he has used the litter tray, he cleans up the edges afterwards. He
likes to lie on the heater, in the sun, and on the bed, but not under the covers.
From all this information, the clue is to now select the most important symptoms, that
which can lead us to the right remedy. For me, the most important symptoms were:
- hard stools and irregular defecation pattern (missing days) ever since he was young
- strict discipline in his first months; not allowed to do anything
- very clean concerning himself and his litter tray
- very fussy about eating; will not eat the same thing for two days in a row
- likes change
- very sensitive to those around him
The remedy that best suits this pattern is Carcinosinum. Characteristic of this remedy
are the constipation with sluggishness of the intestines, a strict upbringing, and the
tendency to be very clean and tidy.
Prescription: Carcinosinum LM6, one pilule per day, with the advice to give him fresh
meat regularly in order to stimulate the intestinal function. He was also given
laxative/fluid retaining supplements in order to keep the stools soft.
The reaction to Carcinosinum was remarkable. He started to feel better, becoming
livelier, playing and sitting on the lap instead of isolating himself. His stools improved as
well, becoming softer and coming once every two days instead of once per week.
Other important remedies for constipation in cats are:
- Alumina: here, we see constipation without urging. This can be so severe that the
stools need to be mechanically removed. Everything is dry, the stools, the skin, and the
mucous membranes. The mental picture is that of dullness and confusion.
- Nux vomica: characterised by constant unsuccessful urging. On the other hand, there
can be diarrhoea as well. The mental picture is that of extreme sensitivity to external
stimuli – the animal can become very quickly irritated.
- Opium: characterised by constipation without urging, combined with an accumulation
of stool in the intestine. The mental picture is that of dullness, as though drugged. In
the history of a patient needing Opium, one can usually find a severe shock, after which
the complaints have started.
I hope that this article will give an idea of what can be done for animals with a
complaint such as constipation. This is a complaint that one should not treat on one’s
own without a good physical examination of the animal – it is better to consult a
homeopathic veterinarian.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Cats eye; Guylaine Brunet; CC BY 2.0
Categories: Cases
Keywords: feline constipation, bowel obstruction, easily startled, sensitive cat,
fastidious
Remedies: Alumina, Carcinosinum, Nux vomica, Opium
A bowel nosode for a lame cat with diarrhoea
by Henry Stephenson
Moko, a six year old desexed male Ragdoll cat, first came to my surgery in November
2013 with persistent pain and lameness that had been slowly getting worse over the
last two months.
His owner thought that the pain was originally in the front legs but the back legs are
now affected. The previous vets had done blood test and X-rays but were unsure as to a
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diagnosis. The bone density is normal. He has also been treated by a veterinary
chiropractor but he screamed in pain during that treatment; it has made him worse. He
used to charge around like a maniac and would sometimes hit the walls; his owner
thinks he may have injured himself.
Another cat in this multi-cat household was sick at the time this began. Moko stole
some chicken in spicy sauce before he became lame and got black diarrhoea from it.
They then had to confine him to a different area of the house.
Because he seemed to have generalised pain the veterinarians thought that he may
have thiamine deficiency or taurine deficiency, so he has been given taurine
supplementation along with spirulina, vitamin E, coenzyme q10, calcium phosphate
260mg daily, kelp and psyllium husks, as well as probiotics if there was diarrhoea. He is
always hungry; whatever he is given, he always runs to the kitchen to see what else is
on offer. He is basically on a raw food diet. He may steal food from the kitchen if he is
not being watched. He is clever at getting into things and places where he is not meant
to be. He gets diarrhoea from spicy food but loves pepperoni and strong flavours.
He is now unable to jump upwards – this symptom began suddenly. He will put his front
feet up and then lift the back feet up, one at a time. He seems unable to arch his back
or to stretch his back legs out. He looks stiff as he walks. He loses his balance when he
turns a corner because of stiffness in the back legs. When he warms up, he improves,
and he will cry out on first motion in the morning. The evenings can also be a bad time.
He may cry when he is lifted up and makes a high-pitched cry when putting weight on
his front feet.
He likes to be warm and will sit under a lamp for the warmth. He likes to sleep under
bed covers, head and all, for a long time. He sleeps on top of the radiator even if it is
very hot. He does not mind the summer heat.
There is a pink flush on the skin of his face which comes and goes. His owner must
clean his eyes several times daily due to a red-brown discharge, which dries in the
corner of his eyes. He has had scabby red scaly sores in the temple area, and feline
acne around the mouth and on his chin. He will sometimes sneeze and try to clear his
throat, a dry and raspy sound; this takes place about once per week. He has been
tested positive for caliche virus in the past. He has had gum disease, starting at two
years, and has had several teeth removed. The gums now look purple-red with
inflammation around the base of some teeth.
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When he was six months old, he had a fever and was given some antibiotics for a
cough. Apart from that, he was a healthy kitten and had no issues fitting into the
household.
There are several other cats in the household and he appears to be equal boss with one
of them. They sometimes growl at one another. Moko is allowed to sit on the owners’
lap. He will roll on his back and whimper if the other cat hisses at him. He urinates more
than the other cats and will spray on walls if he is locked inside. He does not like using
litter trays, preferring to go outside.
He loves cuddles and craves affection 24 hours a day. He is the happiest cat you will
ever meet: playful, mischievous, inquisitive, fun-loving, and affectionate. Everybody
who meets him wants to take him home. He becomes nervous and introverted when
strangers come to the house but eventually he may roll over in front of them. He has
some slight fear of thunder and shakes a bit with nervousness here at the surgery,
especially on being examined – he will bite to escape.
He had been treated previously with Bryonia and Calcium phosphoricum with no
improvement. At this first consultation, he was treated with Phosphorus LM1 daily.
After two weeks, things had not changed and he was given various remedies over the
next eight weeks, all without any deep healing: Sepia, Chamomilla, Rhus toxicodendron,
Tuberculinum and Ruta.
He now gets diarrhoea with any food changes and has begun avoiding company
(perhaps to avoid being hurt). Stiffness is worse in the evenings. He began to prefer sea
foods, especially smoked salmon. There were some clear tears from the right eye and
he became more thirstless. At my clinic, he was a curious cat, wanting to get into
everything, but if prodded or manipulated he would quickly get very angry and attack
and hiss. He was now more hunched up in the back but was still trying to stretch out. If
his neck was stretched out, it would hurt.
He returned to the veterinary specialist who did more X-rays and blood tests. All was
normal so no diagnosis was possible. A full body MRI and multiple joint taps with culture
were proposed.
The stiffness was bad the whole day now and was worse if he exerted himself too much.
The diarrhoea was increasing despite prescription foods (Hills ID and Eukanuba
Intestinal). The stool would often have mucus and some streaks of blood at times. He
was trying to get warm. The pink flushing of the face was more marked. He was now
given Dulcamara 30C twice daily. This gave some improvement and the owners elected
to wait and not have further tests done for the time being.
Dulcamara did not seem to improve him any further after ten days, however, and so on
January 10, 2014 he was given a dose of the bowel nosode Sycotic co 200C. Within 3-4
days a change came over him; he gradually began to improve. Dulcamara was
continued and week by week, he gained strength and vitality.
This email was received from the owner on February 27, 2014: “Moko is doing
fantastically well. He is a whirlwind of energy and I'd say he is running at about 110%
at the moment. I feel he's making up for the months he was ill! He is running about the
house, jumping up on the kitchen worktops, getting himself in to all kinds of mischief as
he used to. I have the old Moko back. He no longer has diarrhoea. I'm still giving the
probiotics just to make sure, and I'm weaning him off the ID food (he's become slightly
addicted to it). He is such a happy boy now. He has not learned from past mistakes,
though, as he still begs us for spicy food whenever we are eating it!”
My feeling is that Dulcarama was the simillimum in this case but Sycotic co seemed to
enhance the healing and allow it to cure.
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Ragdoll Katze; Claudia Scheller; CC BY-SA 3.0
Categories: Cases
Keywords: lameness, black diarrhoea, skin eruption, bowel nosode
Remedies: Dulcamara, Sycotic co
Panorama: seminars and books
by Editor
Seminars
Dear Colleagues,
So often and for so many years have we been received wonderfully well on all continents
for the yearly congresses of the League! The French Homoeopathic Medical Doctors are
both honoured and pleased to welcome you all to Paris, the City of Light and of the
Enlightenment, last residence of our common Master, Samuel Hahnemann. I do wish
that as many of us as possible may share a warm and friendly high level meeting of the
Homeopathic Art. For the 2014 Congress, it was decided to focus on the clinical practice
of each of us. This will allow us to have exciting exchanges for there exist many different
approaches and strategies around the world.
The venue chosen for the Congress is particularly special: the Palais des Congrès in Paris,
an exclusive location centrally situated in the heart of the city.
We will do our utmost to make your stay pleasant, comfortable, rewarding and
unforgettable even ...!
To register, visit the Liga Congress website: http://www.lmhi2014.org/
Books
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Homeopathic remedy pictures for animals by Vicki Mathison
60 homeopathic remedies for animals, portrayed with delightful cartoons and trenchant
keynotes - studying remedy pictures has rarely been such fun!
The New Zealand veterinary homeopath Vicki Mathison combines in this work a fine
artistic talent with profound sensitivity for the nature of the animals and the remedies
they require.
"What better way to study than to capture the essence of a remedy in caricature. Vicki
knows the spirit of equus as only a horse-lover can, sensing from the most minute detail
the disposition and mood of the horse before her. Dogs, too, occupy a special place in her
heart and her household, their antics portrayed in cartoon form in such a way that one
“sees” the animal more clearly than before.
Vicki not only has the ability to crisply draw the essence, she also paints a clear image
with her words. Through her eyes, the remedies come alive and are no longer merely a
list of symptoms. The sadness of Natrium muriaticum, the agitation of Arsenicum, the
restlessness of Iodum all take on an easily recognizable form. As she says, it is so
beautiful to watch an animal “show” her a remedy picture.
This book will surely find its way into the homes of many animal lovers, whether they are
familiar with homeopathy or not, and into the practices of veterinary homeopaths, for
even those with much experience can be inspired to see animals in a fresh way."
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New World Veterinary Repertory by Pitcairn and Jensen
The very first repertory designed exclusively for veterinary use. Of the more than 110
repertories published over the last two centuries*, this is the first that has been carefully
constructed to be of special application to veterinary practice. Until now, veterinarians
practicing the homeopathy of Hahnemann have used the repertories designed for human
beings – Kent's, Boenninghausen's Therapeutic Pocketbook, Boger edition of
Boenninghausen's repertory, The Synthetic Repertory, etc. These are excellent
repertories for human use but can be a challenge to veterinarians for two reasons.
1. They contain large amounts of information, such as sensations, types of pains, and
specific locations, that only humans can communicate.
2. Some of the most common non-human conditions are either minimally presented or
completely absent from existing repertories.
Veterinarians Richard Pitcairn and Wendy Jensen, together with over 55 years' experience
in exclusively homeopathic practices, bring their knowledge of animal conditions and the
correspondingly most applicable rubrics to this unparalleled reference work. The
Boenninghausen repertory, edited by Boger, was the foundation for the work because of
its emphasis on physical conditions and its skillful use of modalities and concomitants that
are so necessary in veterinary work. After editing out the non-applicable material, rubrics
especially helpful in animal cases were added or enlarged – primarily from Kent's
repertory, but also from other sources including Jahr, Boger, Allen, Hering and
Boericke. Extensive cross references were also added to make the discovery of the
most similar rubric much easier than ever before.
This work, the first of its type, will greatly enhance every homeopathic veterinarian's
satisfaction and success in practice.
Textbook of Veterinary Homeopathy by Saxon and Gregory
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A modern and very comprehensive book written by veterinary surgeons, for veterinary
surgeons, and about veterinary matters. The book is divided in two parts: theory and
practice, which are both detailed and easy to work with. It is an in-depth textbook of
veterinary homeopathy, authoritative and well constructed.
This book is written as an introduction to homeopathic medicine for veterinary surgeons
who would like to introduce this form of therapeutics into their practice. It will also be of
value to the reader who wishes to pursue the subject at a deeper level. The authors have
extensive experience in teaching homeopathy to veterinary surgeons, doctors, nurses and
veterinary nurses, both in the UK and internationally.
The first part begins with the historical background, philosophy and underlying principles
of homeopathy, providing a detailed discussion of the scientific basis of the discipline and
veterinary evidence for its effectiveness. Specific issues such as the theory of miasms,
the bowel nosodes and the homeopathic approach to vaccination are also covered.
The second part discusses each of the body systems from the homeopathic point of view.
Examples of typical situations encountered in practice are given throughout, with an
explanation of how remedies from the homeopathic materia medica will have been used
to treat them. In addition there are chapters on the homeopathic management of
behavioural problems, neoplasia and the geriatric patient.
The target reader is the veterinary surgeon who wishes to use homeopathic medicine in
their practice. there will be a secondary market in commercial farming and breeding, as
well as among the owners of companion animals.
Everyday Homeopathy for Animals by Hunter
Everyday Homeopathy for Animals is written for people who want to use homeopathic
medicine as fully as possible in the care of their animal or animals.
Veterinary attention will almost certainly be necessary at times, and the author is careful
to indicate the circumstances where professional advice should be sought. With this
safeguard in place, there is much that an owner can achieve with homeopathy to
maintain and enhance the health of an animal. It is frequently possible to bring relief and
to cure using homeopathic remedies alone; it is also beneficial for the animal to be
treated homeopathically in conjunction with any conventional treatment that the vet may
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prescribe.
The main section of the book provides detailed guidance on how to select the appropriate
remedy across a wide range of illnesses and conditions that are common to most animals.
This is followed by shorter sections dealing with the problems that arise in particular
species. There are various practical appendices, including a materia medica summarising
the therapeutic characteristics of all the remedies mentioned in the book, information on
how to find a homeopathic vet, where to source homeopathic remedies, and a detailed
index.
Francis Hunter qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1953, and after National Service with
the Royal Army Veterinary Corps joined a mainly farm animal practice in Norwich. In
1960 he took over a single-handed mixed practice in West Sussex, which has since grown
to a large practice in which he was the senior partner until his recent retirement. He was
introduced to homeopathy by a medical colleague in 1980 and went on to gain the
VetMFHom qualification from the Faculty of Homeopathy. He was elected to Fellowship in
1999, and now runs a referral service treating animals with homeopathy, acupuncture
and herbal medicine.
The Homeopathy Treatment of Beef and Dairy Cattle by C. Day
Treatment and management across a wide range of diseases and conditions in cattle.
A practical guide for the farmer and the lifestyle smallholder. It proposes 141 particularly
useful remedies for cattle with a brief description of symptoms and signs for which they
might be indicated. Animal welfare is of primary importance in this work and the author
encourages the use of conventional veterinary medicine in combination with homeopathic
treatment.
Can mastitis be cured without antibiotics? Can ringworm be cleared inexpensively? Is it
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true that New Forest Eye can be treated - and prevented -by a few drops of medicine in
the drinking water trough? Is it also true that homoeopathic treatment is free of harmful
side effects and leaves no residues in an animal's body?
This book is a guide for the farmer and smallholder. It explains the thinking behind the
homoeopathic treatment of disease and describes how it may be used on an everyday
basis in the care of cattle, both as individual animals and in a group. One hundred and
forty-one homoeopathic remedies of value in cattle are then briefly described, with
reference to the particular symptoms and signs for which their use may be indicated. This
is followed by a wide-ranging A-Z of disease syndromes, with pointers to the remedies
which are likely to be effective in each situation.
The author emphasises that animal welfare is of overriding importance, and that good
nutrition and management provide a necessary framework for the use of homoeopathy no
less than for any other therapy. He recognises the importance of conventional veterinary
medicine where the need for palliation is great, and does not discourage the reader from
combining it with homoeopathic medicine if the wellbeing of an animal would be best
served in this way. Throughout the book he highlights those circumstances where
qualified veterinary help must always be sought.
Christopher Day qualified as a vet from Cambridge University in 1972. He worked first in
a farm, equine and small animal practice in the Lancashire Pennines before joining and
subsequently running his parents' mixed country practice in rural Oxfordshire. Having
encountered homoeopathic medicine at an early age he was keen to use it in practice,
and by now homoeopathy and other holistic therapies have taken over his life. He is
Veterinary Dean of the Faculty of Homoeopathy, London, and a founder member and
Honorary Secretary of the British Association of Homoeopathic Veterinary Surgeons. He is
also a founder member and the first President of the International Association for
Veterinary Homoeopathy. He has written numerous books and papers on natural
veterinary medicine and travels worldwide to teach the subject, as well as to treat his
farm and equine patients.
DVDs
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Congress for Animal Homeopathy
Keenly awaited and a major success – over 250 veterinary homeopaths from 12 countries
met in April 2013 for the second international congress of animal homeopathy, which
featured a series of varied and highly practical contributions that were enthusiastically
received by the participants.
Tim Couzens: finding the remedy for horses and a description of helpful remedies for the
most important illnesses, plus lively portraits of numerous remedy pictures in horses.
Christiane Krüger: portraits of horses remedy types, illustrated with expressive cases and
clinical indications.
Gertrud Pysall: observations on communication with horses using brief, incisive video
clips.
John Saxton: the physiological concept of Hahnemann‘s miasms as well as the mode of
action and practical applications of bowel nosodes
Sue Armstrong: procedures in homeopathic cancer treatment from prevention to
palliative care in the final stages, plus observations on the connection between cancer
and injury or inflammation.
Dominique Fraefel: descriptions and video clips showing the behaviour and physical
symptoms of Lycopodium cats.
Gilberte Favre: the nature of sheep and how to interact with them – supplemented with
practical tips on the investigation and prescription of homeopathic remedies, plus the
depiction of key constitutional and first-aid remedies.
Rosina Sonnenschmidt: holistic treatment of birds consisting of hormonal therapy, light
therapy, bird acupuncture (as developed by her), and miasmatic homeopathy with
numerous examples.
Anke Henne: usage and applications of leeches – for example, in treatment of the
musculoskeletal system.
The emphasis on practical applications and the breadth of the topics provided everyone –
whether treating large animals or small ones – with a wealth of useful information,
making this animal homeopathy congress a valuable source of inspiration for the
treatment of animals.
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