Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Pet Health Management http://tinyurl.com/n6devb
http://www.rvita.com/wellness/all-modality/wellness/general-wellness/complementary-alternative-medicine-for-pet-health-management.html 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 9403175973 Explore and discover exciting holidays and getaways with Yahoo! India Travel http://in.travel.yahoo.com/
