Homeopathic Cat Information

Alternative medication for humans has been around for centuries long before conventional medicine. Today, it is not only a growing practice among humans but among pet owners and their pets too. What is homeopathy and how can it help your pet?

What is Homeopathy

Homeopathy is an alternative medical treatment. It operates on the principle of like cures like. In this principle, patients who are suffering from an ailment are aided in stimulating healing by medication that disturbs health in a manner similar to the disease. The focus is in strengthening the immune system to fight disease. Medicines used in homeopathy have been studied by experts extensively and should be carefully prepared and diluted in pharmacies.

Why Pet Owners are Turning to Homeopathy

It is impossible to put all pet owners under one label. But there are many pet owners who have become somewhat disillusioned with conventional medicine when they find that it is not providing the medical solutions they seek. If their cat is seriously ill and cannot be treated by modern medicine, they feel they have no choice but to look to homeopathy.

The common argument is that conventional medicine begins with expensive diagnosis and leads to attempts to control illnesses with man made medicines. The problem with modern medicine is that for some ailments there is no visible cure. The objective of homeopathy however, is to bring back good health using remedies found in nature. Note: Not all natural remedies are safe and this is covered in the ebook Toxic to Cats!

What Homeopathy Has In Store For Cats

There have been hundreds of testimonials from cat owners whose cats have been cured by homeopathic medication long after conventional medication gave up. Homeopathy for cats can reportedly assist cats into full recovery from ailments ranging from minor infections to something as critical as feline leukemia. The homeopathic idea of focusing on the whole individual also applies to cats. Remedies therefore may differ depending on the individual case involved. Each cat will therefore require a unique remedy.

Homeopathy and Conventional Medicine

Homeopathy does not completely ban the use of conventional medicine, but it does suggest that cats on homeopathic medication should not take a great variety of conventional drugs. The reason for this is because conventional drugs could be a hindrance by masking some disease symptoms. The issue of vaccination is generally left to the discretion of individual cat owners. Some homeopathic experts however would recommend that vaccines such as those used for feline leukemia should not be administered to cats under homeopathic treatment.

Expert Advice

Homeopathy is not something to be decided on lightly. It is also most definitely something pet owners should not experiment with casually. If you are a cat owner who would like to explore the possibilities of homeopathy, it is always best to consult a medical homeopathic practitioner. Remember it is your cat’s health that is at stake.