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Holistic Health
Alternative health care is increasing in popularity with people and so to with their pets. While it isn't a substitute, it could be beneficial when used in conjunction with veterinary care. Holistic health involves treating the whole body, not just the symptoms of disease with an emphasis on prevention. The benefits of holistic health include, few side effects, calm your pet prior to vet visits, boost immune system, and aid when used in conjunction with traditional medical care. Some of these more natural treatments for pets include acupuncture, homeopathy, flower essences and remedies, and chiropractic treatment.
Acupuncture is usually used for orthopedic conditions but can treat other aliments too. It is based the concept of the body having energy lines and problems occur when these lines are blocked or weakened. Needles are inserted into the body at special acupuncture points mapped out by the Chinese thousands of years ago. The needles are used to rebalance and redirect the body's energy and can treat arthritis, nerve damage, liver or kidney failure, provide pain relief, increase longevity and increase energy and health. It has few side effects.
Homeopathy was developed in Germany and the concept behind it is a substance that causes a symptom in a healthy person will treat the same symptom in a sick person. These treatments are dilute extracts of flowers. Homeopathy stimulates the body to heal itself and stimulates the immune system. Some homeopathic remedies can be given to your rabbit to treat an emergency while going to the vet or to lessen the stress bunny feels when at the vet. Arnica can be used to treat any trauma to the body, especially after surgery. It is available in a pellet that can be dissolved in water and given orally.
Flower essences are similar to homeopathic remedies but are used to treat the emotions. There are 38 remedies that treats a particular emotional state. These essences can be used to treat aggressive rabbits, overcome fear, adjust to a new home, and modify behavior problems. Rescue remedy is a substance that can be used to treat shock, stress, or trauma. You can find it in a health food store. To treat shock, mix up 4 drops of rescue remedy in 1 oz. of spring water and administer 2-3 drops of the mixture orally every 5 minutes until a response is seen. During times of stress add ten drops of rescue remedy to the water.
For more information about holistic medicine for pets contact:
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (410)569-0795
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (212)827-7245
Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (541)342-7665
Internet sites: www.altvet.med.com or www.petsynergy.com
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