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A FEW HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES SINUS AND FISTULA Opening of fistula or sinus varies in size and the surrounding tissue may show granulations or fibrosis according to the age of the lesion. Secondary fistulae may appear and connect with the main one. The purulent discharge my heal and then break out again once new deep seated abcesses mature. The pus which is discharged may be blood stained and is usually foul smelling TREATMENT Hepar Sulph. 200c Inflammatory symptoms accompany sinus. Tissues extremely sensitive to touch. Dose two hourly for four doses. mercurius Sol. 30c - Sinus discharge greenish, thin and pus streaked with blood. Surrounding tissues show small pimples or vesicles. Dose three times daily for three days. Kali Bic.30c - Pus is tough and stringy, yellow, expressed with difficulty. Dose three times daily for four days. Silicea 200c - chronic involvement pus thin and greyish, fibrous tissue forming. Dose once daily for seven days. Useful in recurrent outbreaks, Dose night and morning for seven days. Calcarea Flour. 30c - Sinus opening surrounded by hard elevated edges with swelling of skin. Pus thick and yellow. Dose night and morning for seven days. Externally the sinus tract should be irrigated with a solution of Calendula and Hypericum. (the term sinus implies and indolent tract of tissue which discharges puruIent material. Fistula implies a tract with opens on the surface of the skin from a deeper tissue. A sinus or blind fistula arises as a result of a deep wound or abcess discharging its material on the surface of the skin. Necrotic tissue deep in the wound can contribute to it along with poor drainage from deeper tissues. Sinuses and fistulae may be associated with specific disease such as Poll Evil, Fistulous Withers etc.) INFLAMMATION There are 4 obvious signs normally, heat, swelling, redness and pain although the 3rd is seldom recogniseable in a horse. TREATMENT Aconitum 6c - In all cases give early. Dose two hourly for four doses Belladonna 1 M - pronounced heat, with smooth skin, possibly dilated pupils and full pulse. Dose two hourly for four doses. Ferrum ph os. 8x - Local inflammation of vascular parts leading to congestion. Dose three hourly for three doses. Cantharis 6c - Blistery or vesicular inflammation where the guiding symptom is excessive pain and burning heat, sometimes associated with strangury. Dose two hourly for four doses. Rhus Tox. 1 M - Vesicular type inflammatory rash leading to severe puritis. Dose once daily for seven days. Arnica 30c - Superficial inflammation resulting from injury. Dose two doses two hours apart. Silicea 200c - In chronic inflammation, this remedy will help reabsorb fibrous tissue. Dose once daily for seven days. Hepar. Sulph 200c - In neglected cases, suppuration may occur. Dose night and morning for four days. ULCERS The term ulcer implies a wound which involves any destruction of tissue, superficial or deep and shows little tendency to heal. Ulceration may arise as a result of the presence in the wound of dead tissue resulting from deprivation of nerve supply. Weakness of blood supply may also contribute to the formation of an ulcer, which may be seen in the course of many specific diseases. The ulcer usually takes the form of a rounded area, either superficial or deep and may be raised above the level of the surrounding skin or level with it. There is usually an accompanying discharge which is at first serous bot soom becomes purulent as a result of secondary infection. TREATMENT Mercurius Sol. 30 - main ulcer is surrounded by small pimples. Ulcer yields a blood streaked greenish pus and is usually irregular in shape rather than rounded. Dose three times daily for four days. Calc. Sulph. 6c - Ulcer has yellowish crust, discharging creamy pus. Dose three times daily for four days. Athracinum 30 c - severe burning heat round ulcer. Skin blackish and hard. Discharge of foul material. Dose once daily for four days. Echinacea 3x - tends to return after healing. Associated lymphatic glands enlarged. Dose three times daily for three days. Flouric Acid 6c - Ulcers with red edges surrounded by vesicles. Puritis is common. Strong smelling perspiration. Dose three times daily for four days. Lachesis 30c - Ulcers associated with purplish or bluish discolouration of skin. Ulceration round veins. Dose three hourly for four doses Nitric acid 200c - Superficial ulcers which bleed easily. Sensitive and have indefinite edges. Dose once daily for one week. Hepar Sulph. 200c - Excessive sensitivity to touch. Foul smelling pus and in acute cases may contain blood. Older ulcers slow to heal and are accompanied by severe puritis. Dose two hourly for four doses. Silicea 200c - Chronic ulcer showing tendency to burrow deeply and form fistulae. dose once daily for seven days. Externally and lotion of Calendula will aid materially in the healing process. We will be adding to these regularly, so please return to this page Re-printed courtesy of: www.animalholistichealth.com |
A BEGINNERS GUIDEWhat is Homeopathy?
4) is effective in most situations.
Homeopathy was developed bt Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843). It is
The law of similars: Any substance which can make a healthy person
ill (produce symptoms), can promote a curative reaction in a person
suffering from The Minimum Dose: Only use the minimum strength (potency) and the
least
Before attempting to prescribe a homeopathic remedy for your dog do
bear in Note carefully all the relevant symptoms of the dog. Characteristics e.g.. cough is dry or is rattly, or diarrhoea is
watery or soft What makes he symptom worse? or better? e.g. weather, rest, movement, When is the symptom worse or better? e.g.. worse at night, or worse
in When did it start, and what was happening then? Did it start suddenly
or did How long did the dog have this symptom? Select the remedy with the closest symptom match. Having noted the symptoms, you need to find the remedy that lists all
or most Select the appropriate potency. Potency means strength of action on the patient. Decide the frequency of dosage. If the symptoms are violent repeat the remedy at 15 minute intervals
up to a If the symptoms are mild, or the problem is of long standing, use
remedy twice
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HOMEOPATHIC
COLIC REMEDIES ACONITE...sudden ailments, violent and painful; fear of death;
restlessness, tossing, flushing and/or palpitation; acute inflammatory
complaints; ailments from exposure to cold, dry wind or after shock or
fear. Frequently used alternated with Belladonna for flare-ups of
chronic complaints where there is suddenness of symptoms, violence of
symptoms, fever, bounding pulse, shining eyes, when this happened after
cold, dry winds, anxiety as may be seen in sudden onset of colic. Better - fresh, cool open air; being fanned; sleep; passing
flatus or firm stools. LYCOPODIUM...gastrointestinal disturbances..poor digestive power,
full of gas, inflated distended abdomen, passing of flatus ameliorates,
loud rumbling and gurgling gut sounds especially while walking. Colic
accompanied by hard slimy stools. Digestive and urinary symptoms
occurring simultaneously. Tenderness over liver region. Lack of vital
heat, has poor circulation and cold limbs. Symptoms mainly right sided,
or move from right to left. Tend to be subservient to the their owners
or the boss horse but bully others. Worse - cold, drafts; uncovering; right side, lying on right
side; water; touch; periodically; night; exhaustion. Copyright © 2000 - Tanya Nolte. All Rights Reserved "Whispering Horse Therapies" P.O. Box 22, Nimbin. NSW 2480, Australia http://whisperinghorsetherapies.50megs.com/ altcare.@lis.net.au
Please bear in mind that the suggestions offered in this script are for educational purposes and in no way replace veterinary advice or treatment! Always call your veterinarian when serious events arise and use the above as a first aid measure only. Should a veterinarian have made a diagnosis and you, the client, desire to follow a holistic path then I would recommend that you obtain approval from your veterinarian to seek the professional services of a qualified classical homoeopath or other certified holistic healthcare practitioner! |
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COMPANION HERBAL HANDBOOK By Jessica Wheeler Herbs for Animal Health No one knows when man first used a herb to soothe a wound or relieve pain. It follows that when relief was obtained for himself/herself that mankind then turned his attention to treating his animal companions. We can trace ancient herbal systems of healing back to references in ancient Sumerian texts, the Chinese Yellow Emperor who lived around 2500 B.C., Ayurvedic texts from the same time period, and the Romans to name a few. During the Middle Ages the church played a major role in cultivating and introducing herbs and with the invention of the printing press knowledge spread from the cloister to the general public complementing household herbal remedies and folk medicine. In almost all cultures healing with herbs was frequently combined with religious ritual. In our day and age scientific technology provides us with validation for the many properties ascribed to herbs used as medicine. This first article will describe some basic herbal terminology and methods of preparation. Herbal remedies are so popular now that you can find them in most drugstores. Commercial preparations are packaged as teas, tablets, capsules, and extracts. However, to really appreciate where these remedies come from there is no substitute for growing, harvesting and preparing them yourself. A later article will give instruction on growing a small medicinal garden.When you do have a minor ailment to treat you can turn to your own garden. Now let's have a look at the different methods of preparing herbal remedies. Infusions are made the same way as a cup of tea. Water is boiled and put into a receptacle and the loose herb is added and allowed to steep for 10 or 15 minutes. The tea is then strained and the dregs are discarded. This method is primarily used with aerial portions of herbs, in other words, those portions that grow above ground and usually consists of leaves and flowers. Harder materials such as roots and barks are decocted. This means that water is boiled first, the material is added, stirred, a lid is placed on the pot, the heat is turned down to its lowest setting and it is allowed to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. After removal from heat a decoction is allowed to cool before being strained. The plant material is then discarded. I throw all my dregs into my compost. Herbal extracts come in several different forms. Tinctures are made by adding plant material to a solvent such as water, alcohol, vinegar, or glycerin. Extracts will vary in potency depending on the ratio of solvent to plant material. Extracts are left to steep for different lengths of time depending upon the constituents being extracted. Tinctures usually refers to extracts made with alcohol or vinegar where as fluid extracts generally refers to extracts made with water or glycerin. Some material is best extracted with alcohol while others are best extracted with water. For example, resins are best extracted with alcohol. An intimate knowledge of plant constituents is necessary in order to make the best choice of solvent in order to maximize release of the desired medicinal properties. In later articles when particular herbs are discussed I will recommend the most appropriate extraction medium for those of you who would like to try making your own extracts. Herbs are also made into ointments and lotions. They are usually made by gently simmering herbal material into a cold pressed vegetable oil such as sweet almond, sunflower or grapeseed, strained and then thickened with beeswax. An antibiotic herbal extract can be added to prevent the growth of bacteria. Since some herbs require heat to release actives, taking them in capsule form is sometimes futile. Likewise tablets. On the other hand capsules are a good way of taking herbs that taste quite nasty and of course when dealing with animals it is sometimes easier to give them capsules then to have them drink tea. However, it pays to be creative and the milder herbs in tea form can be given in the water bowl. I prefer to use fluid extracts that are made with water and just enough alcohol to preserve it. Thus you avoid giving animals alcohol that their systems cannot handle. Extracts are especially handy when treating cats. Herbal terminology is not too complicated to master and for the sake of simplicity when an article contains a lot of the language of herbs I'll include a brief glossary of the end of those articles. For now we'll have a look at the terminology used to describe the properties of herbs. Every herb contains hundreds of biochemical constituents that may have an effect on the body. These constituents are described according to their physiological effects. For example many herb plants contain tannins and are described as astringent and plants that contain aromatic essential oils are called diaphoretic, carminative, or stimulant. Here we will look at the most frequently considered herbal properties. Alteratives are used as blood purifiers, gradually altering the condition of the body in a favorable manner. Commonly they are used to treat toxicity, arthritis, skin conditions, cancer and infections. Choosing the most appropriate alterative depends upon matching the properties of the herb with the condition being treated. Alteratives are also used to help the body eliminate waste products and to assist in the assimilation of nutrients. Analgesics are herbs that are used to relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness. Some relieve pain by reducing muscle cramps while others affect nerves directly by reducing pain signals to the brain. Antacids act by neutralizing excess stomach acid and most also have demulcent properties which act to soothe and protect the lining of the stomach. Antiasthmatic herbs help to relieve asthma symptoms. Some do this by dilating the bronchials or by breaking up mucus. Antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth or actually destroy bacteria and viruses. Several herbs interfere with mechanisms by which bacteria and viruses replicate or in some cases prevent the release by bacteria of chemicals that weaken cells and allow invasion. However their primary action is to stimulate the body's own immune system. As with pharmaceutical antibiotics, overuse will result in the destruction of beneficial bacteria. It is always wise to take acidophilus when using antibiotics for any length of time. Anticatarrhals are used to eliminate or prevent the formation of mucus. When using anticatarrhals, herbs should also be used that aid in elimination through other body systems. Antiseptics are usually applied to prevent the growth of bacteria. Antispasmodic herbs are used prevent or relax muscle spasms and are applied externally or taken internally. Most herbal formulas contain an antispasmodic to assist the body in relaxing to allow it to use its full energy for the healing process. Astringents constrict tissue and are usually used to stop hemorrhages or excessive excretion/secretion by the body. They are also used to reduce swelling. Astringents are applied externally and also taken internally. Carminative herbs are taken to relieve gas and griping. Cholagogues promote the flow of bile into the small intestine. They also act as laxatives because the bile will stimulate elimination. Demulcent herbs are soothing usually containing mucilage and are taken internally to protect tissue that is inflamed or damaged. In herbal formulations demulcents are used with diuretics to protect the kidneys and the urinary tract especially if stones or gravel are present. They are also used as absorbents in formulas for the intestinal tract. Diaphoretics induce sweating. Sweating tea should be taken hot; if used cold they act as a diuretic instead. Diuretics are used to increase the flow of urine when water retention, obesity, nerve inflammations, and swelling of the lymphatic system are present. They can be used for infections of the urinary tract, skin eruptions, and kidney stones. Demulcent herbs are often added to diuretic formulas to act as a buffer when the diuretic contains irritating substances. Emetics are used when it is desirable to empty the stomach of its contents. Emollients are substances that soothe, soften and protect the skin. Expectorants assist the body in a spelling mucus from the throat and lungs. They can be used in a steam bath to help loosen mucus. Galactagogue herbs increase milk flow. Hemostatic herbs are used mainly to stop hemorrhage and include astringent herbs and those that affect the coagulation of blood. Nervines calm the nervous system, reduce nervous tension, and nourish the nervous system. Oxytocic herbs stimulate uterine contractions to assist and induce labor. Parasiticide substances destroy parasites on the skin and also in the intestinal tract. Rubefacient herbs produce redness where they are applied by increasing the flow of blood to the surface of the skin and by doing so draw inflammation and congestion from deep within. They are used extensively in the treatment of arthritis and other joint problems as well as for sprains. Sedatives are stronger acting than nervines, acting quite strongly on the nervous system. Antispasmodics and some nervines are examples of sedatives. Tonics act to promote the functions of different body systems. Most of them have a general effect on whole body and some a marked effect on a specific area. Vulneraries promote the healing of wounds by promoting cells to grow and repair. It is my intent in these articles to group the herbs according to their properties; for example, to look at diuretic herbs as a whole rather than dealing with individual herbs. In this way when you're looking for a particular action, having knowledge of herbs according to their properties makes easier to choose substitutes when certain herbs are not available. This or subsequent articles may not be reprinted without permission of the author. Copyright © 1998 J. Wheeler -- all rights reserved All graphics Copyright © Critter Chat |
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NOSODES AND ORAL VACCINES
CARE OF REMEDIES
There are no side effects when using homoeopathic oral vaccines a reaction may sometimes be observed, as also occasionally with remedies but such reaction is transient and soon passes. Treatment of Horses by Homeopathy George Macleod |
PRE-POST SURGERY HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES
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PRE-POST SURGERY HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES When your pet needs to have surgery, after trying checking all
possible avenues to heal instead of cut out!! If pet is showing fear, especially if given pain killers, and looks disillusioned and confused, give a dose Aconite 200C. PET STERILISATION The following remedies below that match surgery should be given one
hour after the last dose of Arnica 1m or 200C, for two to three days
unless otherwise stated by Homeopath: SPECIFIC AILMENTS AFTER SURGERY Bleeding Trauma to Tissue: Wound Infection External Applications: Constipation: If improvement is not obvious after 24 hours, consider another
remedy. In case of Emergency ie poisonings, car/accidents/injuries etc. always take your Pet to Vet Surgeon immediately.
Diana Hayes DIHom Dip Veterinary Homeopathy
13 - 9 Brentham Street Phone 08 9444 7379 Fax 08 92010282 International Fax : + 61 8 92010282 Copyright 2000-2001 |
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DOSING SCHEDULE FOR EQUINES
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TELLINGTON TOUCH – WAITING FOR THE VET
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TELLINGTON TOUCH – WAITING FOR THE VET
TTEAM Colic Techniques If you think your horse is sick, first take the temperature, pulse and respiration, listen for gut sounds, and check his gums for color and capillary refill time. If you do these things before calling the veterinarian, it will help the vet determine the urgency of his or her arrival. Knowing your horse's normal resting pulse and respiration will give you a more accurate evaluation of the situation. Normal Ranges
If you have your horse boarded or in the care of others, post a chart with your horse's normal ranges where they can be easily seen and used if you are unavailable. After calling the veterinarian, start working on your horse's ears. Start at the base of the ear, fold the ear on itself with your fingers on one side and thumb on the other, and slide along the length of the ear. When you reach the tip, rub it between your thumb and fingers to activate the shock point. Keep repeating the slide and the rub of the tip. You can also make circles or rub around the base of the ear, where it joins the head, to activate the acupuncture point for digestion and respiration. Working the ears in the case of colic, or any other situation where shock is a factor, helps to balance an animal's system and bring, or keep, him out of shock. Working each ear individually, rather than both at the same time, usually is more effective. Also, you can stroke an ear while walking the horse if the horse seems to prefer moving. If the horse is standing or lying and not trying to roll or to thrash, do the TTouch techniques without walking. Consider that the horse might be tired or exhausted from hours of discomfort and might need to rest. The TTouch can relieve many of the horse's symptoms without added stress. Working the ears is most important since it affects the entire system of the horse, but there are other helpful techniques. Rub or circle the muzzle between the nostrils, or directly on the gums, as this is an acupressure point for pain. Since the area over the croup often swells in cases of severe colic, gently work this area with the circular TTouch. Abalone circles on the flank and loin and abdomen are comforting. Gently pull the top hairs of the tail or rub the very end of the dock. Rub or make circles on the skin above the anus, a point that releases gas. The belly lift is very helpful for "gassy" horses. Use a towel (folded six to twelve inches wide) or girth, or hold hands with your partner, under the belly of the horse. Start near the elbows and work back as far as you can. Lift slowly, hold 6 - I 0 seconds (longer with some colic depending on the horse's response), and release more slowly than the lift. After each release, move the towel, girth or hands back about six inches. Remember that the flank is often tight or distended in colic so the pressure of the lifts should be adjusted accordingly. Each lift can be guided by one of the lifters. For example: "Lift, 2,3,4; Hold,2,3,4,5,6,; Release, 10,9,8 ... 3,2, 1." Notice that the release takes longer in order to insure a soft, gradual lessening of the pressure. Using hot towels has proved effective for some horses (or in cold weather - a Thermo-pad folded into a towel could be used). In many cases gut sounds become more active and the horse is able to pass gas after a few sets of lifts from elbow to flank. Work within the comfort zone of the horse. You won't know what type of colic the horse is suffering until your veterinarian makes his diagnosis, but the lifts cannot harm the horse even if it is more than gassy colic and can provide relief from pain as well as release gas. You can do belly lifts by yourself. Place your hands and forearms under the horse's belly and lift, hold and slowly release. If a horse is lying down and someone is at his head and the horse is very quiet but in a lot of discomfort you could stand behind his back and reach over and place your hands and arms along the abdomen and lift toward his spine. Caution: in this case, as with all ways of helping a distressed animal, be aware of your safety. Be safe, not sorry. Make sure that you can stay in balance while doing something and that you can move out of the way of danger quickly and quietly. A second way of doing belly lifts alone, is to use a long towel or piece of cloth or a sweatshirt or jacket. If you are standing on the left side of the horse, with your right hand, hold one end of the towel on the left side about four inches below the top of the spine. The towel drapes over the spine and down the right side. With your left hand, reach under the horse's belly and bring the towel to the left side. While holding the towel in this way, keep your back straight and knees bent and then lift. Your knees become straighter and the lift comes from your body and not only from your hands or arms. Depending on your height and the height of the horse, you might be able to have your right hand on the right side oft he horse's body, especially with a pony. However, having the towel over the spine does not cause pressure on the spine. Reassure yourself of this fact by practicing on a horse sometime and have someone place a hand between the towel and the spine. It is very easy to slip a hand under the towel. Holding the towel in this fashion insures that the lifter can stand in a balanced way and can lift her body and is able to be completely aware of the body language of the horse. This way of doing belly lifts also makes them very easy to do as maintenance for pregnant mares, in particular maiden mares, of for horses who seem prone to digestive upsets, or who are cinchy. In the flank area, use the Abalone Touch (flat hand) to move the skin in gentle, large circles. Or with the flat hand, starting with the hand at 6 o'clock, move the skin in a quarter circle to 9 o'clock, pause and then return the skin back to 6 o'clock and then release. You can also use the Abalone on the underside of the horse's belly. Since several ways of using TTEAM have been explained, you might wonder what to do first, second etc. Since ear work is useful for injury, illness, stress or nervousness, start with the cars. Doing belly lifts on a horse that needs to move or is kicking is out of the question. In each case you'll find the right combination for that particular horse with his unique symptoms. You have several tools; better yet, you have a way that you can help your horse in an emergency while you are waiting for the veterinarian. TTEAM has many case histories of colicky horses helped with the TTouch. If you have used these techniques, please write. You might discover additional ways of applying these techniques. IMPORTANT POINT: TTEAM is NEVER intended to replace the care of a veterinarian. It does, however, give you positive, helpful suggestions you can do while waiting for the vet or in situations where it is not possible to get one, such as while packing in the mountains or out on a distant trail. For Other Animals, too! Many of these suggestions for colic can be applied to other animals including humans. Dogs, cats, cows, llamas, goats can also suffer from gastrointestinal disorders. Using the belly lifts, ear work and TTouch can benefit these animals as well. by CA Lang TTEAM Instructor copyright 2000 Linda Tellington Jones |
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C.O.P.D My
own horse suffered badly with COPD. It was generally considered that
this was originally started by the fact that he had a very weak Immune
system and became ‘supersensitive’ to his surroundings. All his
problems were caused by Vaccines and over use of anti-biotics, so this
horse suffered from many illnesses and had to be kept as naturally as
possible. It
is important with a horse suffering from this that the stable is large,
airy and has a through draft. In my case, I even went so far as to put
an Ionizer in his stable which I have to say left the air clear of dust
and ‘Alpine Fresh’ as I described it. Without doubt it made his
breathing a lot easier. These are not expensive to buy or to run and can
be fitted into a normal light socket but kept safely away from the reach
of the horse obviously. I
would find mucus in his food bucket and around the door area, but always
felt it was better out than in. Before I got into the Holistic ideals, I
had gone the Veterinary route of drugs but all they did was basically
halt for the progress for the period he was on them. To me this was not
acceptable. So I decided that Stable Management, building a good strong
Immune system and Homeopathy was the way to go. I
ensured his stable was very spacious. It was in fact 16’ x 17’ and
very high. Plenty of ventilation. I never had a top door on so he always
had access to clean, fresh air. Hay
was soaked. I was taught several methods of doing this. One of the best
for us was to get a large black bin, cut holes in the bottom. About half
an hour or so prior to him being fed Hay, I would put his net in the
bin, pour on boiling water, put the lid on and let it steam. This meant
the spores would at least stay in one place and not waft around or get
lodged in his airways. That was the theory and as I said, for this
horse, it worked. We had tried the different types of artificial hay but
they would actually get eaten far too quickly which left him without
anything to nibble on through the night, which is not good for any
horse; and it could actually ferment in his stomach which could and did
cause Colic. So we abandoned these methods and just stuck with old black
bin. His hay net was fixed at a level that meant he could eat without
fear of bits of hay or seeds falling into his ears/eyes. A Company in
the Everything
was made so that his head was down rather than up to encourage drainage.
I
also did his bed with dust blown white Shavings. Although I never did
lift his bed to the ground upon cleaning out, to avoid creating dust and
to give him a firm bed to lie on, his stable never smelled of
urine/ammonia. I would skip out at every opportunity and we had taught
him to urinate on a signal so he was actually a very clean horse. I
believe this helped him enormously and he had the best deep litter
shavings bed ever seen. So much so, his stable was always shown to new
arrivals on the yard as an example of just how good, dry and clean a
shavings bed could be kept. He was not permitted into his stable for at
least an hour after his new clean bales of shavings had been put down
again, to avoid any dust aggravation. Whilst all this may sound laboured
believe me, it was a very small price to pay for his final result. Depending
on the symptoms, he would get Pulsatilla, Bryonia, Kali.Bich and huge
doses of herbal Echinacea, amongst several other remedies. As
his symptoms changed so did his remedies. Quite often rather than wait
to give them one at a time, I would give them in one go, as I had been
taught to do by the owner of the Stud I got the horse from. Naturally,
the symptoms had to fit but when one is dashing off to work and dosing
has to be done, this is as efficient a method as I could find and I
still work this way today if I have to. Although
when he first started to cough on exercise and I would give him a rest
day or even a week sometimes, I began to realise that getting this
phlegm off his chest was rather akin to having a child with Asthma, so
if he did cough, the exercise continued, probably more gently than
normal but he never did have a day off work once I had decided to treat
him in this manner. The more he moved around, the more phlegm would come
up from the lungs. In time, this became almost non-existent. The
coughing stopped totally and all he had was the occasional discharge
from the nose, but this could also have been caused by Allergies, which
is another story. The main thing was, keeping him out in the open as
much as possible, not stressing him to the point where he was struggling
to breathe and the all important Stable Management. As
the months and years wore on, his Stable Management, coupled with
healthy treatments progressed, his COPD seemed to bring itself under
control. His feeds were often mixed with boiled water which contained
organic honey. Apart from making his food taste better, Honey is a
natural cleanser, good for the chest and a boost for the Immune system. I
was even taught a rather unusual ‘trick’ which is not unlike the
treatment used by vets and those masks I see many horses wearing. This
was to put clean Hay into a small sack, mix Vapour rub into a Pint of
boiled water, which was then poured onto the hay, and to hold this
around the nasal area. It encouraged the release of phlegm and in no way
harmed my horse nor was he distressed in any way by my doing this. A lot
of my methods are old fashioned, that is all I had to work with a lot of
the time, but I have learned never to knock the old fashioned ways, they
had their place in horse keeping many years ago, and to some extent,
there is nothing wrong with using them today. I can’t say to anyone
else ‘do this’ but this was my horse and it seemed logical and made
sense as many things did, so I did it. When
I was doing all of this, there was no Internet, no Homeopathic Vets,
people thought the use of Homeopathy was ‘freaky’ and it wouldn’t
help, but I truly believe it did. There were no Homeopathic books so I
used human illness and health books and got what little advice I could
from those. I believe what I did worked for him and I wish more people
today,with all the information they have on hand, would still think
about a horse problem in ‘human’ terms as it makes the whole thing
so logical, or it did for me and I am just passing on my thoughts. If
I had to go back in time, with my knowledge of Homeopathy now, I feel I
would treat slightly differently. Using different Detoxes, Cough/Asthma
remedies and do this now as a matter of course on horses who do suffer
with COPD. I think the treatment of this in simple terms, is really just
good Stable Management, Exercise and help from a good Holistic
Practitioner who, like myself, has been through this. Nothing beats
experience. Copyright: www.animalholistichealth.com 2004 |
TISSUE SALTS AND OTHER HOLISTIC MEDICINES
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TISSUE
SALTS AND OTHER HOLISTIC MEDICINES BECOME
INFORMED
This
website is also a wonderful source of all things Holistic – go take a
look. Copyright:
www.animalholistichealth.com
2004 |
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MUD
FEVER
One
of the worst problems our horses suffer can be Mud Fever. To combat this
I take the following steps: Clip
the hair in the heel area, keep it down as much as possible on all 4
legs and always check upper leg and belly as mud has a habit of finding
it’s way up there when the horse is galloping round a muddy field. I
also suggest the same treatment when bringing horses in from a Sand
Paddock or Sandy Grazing as this is also an irritant whilst not causing
quite the harm Mud Fever does When
the horse comes in from the field, have a bowl of luke warm water with a
bacterial soap ready. Wash the mud thoroughly from the lower leg, making
sure you get deep into the heel. Rinse well and dry with a towel Put
some Vitamin E Oil or Calendula Cream into the heel area, place a piece
of ordinary kitchen paper towel on that area and bandage. Leave
overnight In
the morning, remove any scabs, put a thick layer of petroleum jelly on
the lower leg and into the heel to protect it from mud sticking Please
remember to also thoroughly wash the front of the hooves up to the
pastern as mud will find its way there also If
you repeat this short procedure every night, this will ensure the horse
does not get Mud Fever. If it has Mud Fever, this will clear it within a
week at most I
know the old way was to brush the mud off when it has dried but this is
not very effective as it is quite time consuming and people rarely
manage to get right down to the skin which is how the problem
progresses. Whilst the above routine may seem long, it really only takes
about 10 minutes morning and night but the result is well worth that
little bit of extra time and will most certainly stop your horse from
suffering Homeopathically
I give a Bacterial Remedy, Immune System fortifier or herbal Immune
remedies, whatever suits you, but keeping the Immune system up will
definitely pay dividends. There are numerous individual remedies you can
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HOOF
ABSCESS When
my horse was unfortunate enough to get a nail stuck in his foot, apart
from the infection and swelling, there was little to see. However, once
we removed the nail, I washed then poulticed the foot every night to
draw out any Infection. I would then wrap the Poultice with vetwrap and
proceed to secure this by using a disposable diaper and then wrap that
in a polythene bag. I did a homeopathic Detox on him and used a
combination of homeopathic remedies to combat infection as well as
giving him a very high dose of Ledum and Tetanus, a bacterial remedy and
as he had some heat, I used a homeopathic anti inflammatory remedy, but
perhaps you could use Devils Claw which does have excellent properties.
I also massaged that leg, going downwards to encourage the blood flow
and hopefully the removal of any infection as his leg was swollen from
the hoof into the groin area. Due
to the fact he was already ill through being vaccinated he was not
allowed to have any injections or anti biotics so it had to be done as
naturally as possible. I
ensured he had high quantities of Echinacea in his food, herbal
additive, not homeopathic. During the day, as our ground was flat and
dry at the time luckily, I removed all the Poultice and put him out
wearing an Equiboot. I found with him, if he was out and about and
things appeared normal to him, he appreciated it. By doing this I also
felt that his walking would remove any pus as the hole was free to
release same, and keep his circulation going which is important. I read
that using Stockholm Tar would help keep the foot clean so he would get
that sprayed onto the foot also. Each night I would check the boot for
discharge, sterilise it and repeat the whole operation. It took all of 5
days to get him totally sound. Having talked to other people who used
other methods, this problem could last up to 10 days so I felt using
natural methods had made a huge difference and of course, it meant I
didn’t further harm his already compromised Immune system. If
I could add advice onto what I did then it would be to do a Lymphatic
Detox if the infection spreads into the groin area and as a matter of
course, I would probably do that anyway along with the Detox which
cleanses the Kidneys and Liver. I am sure people feel it’s a lot
easier to just get the vet to whack in an anti biotic but as this is how
I had to learn to treat my horse from the day I got him, to me, although
this sounds like work, it wasn’t and it got the job done. And it gave
me an excuse to spend more time with him!!
I
am sure as long as you act quickly and keep everything clean, including
bedding, that what appears to be a serious issue, can be controlled
using a combination of things. Always having a good collection of
homeopathic and herbal remedies on hand helps so you can act immediately
there is a problem and I would advise anyone interested in natural horse
keeping to do this. Copyright:
S. Aiden 2004 |
| SUMMER PROBLEMS AND SWEET ITCH Sweet Itch: Homeopathically I have found it possible to control and stop Sweet Itch through the use of Combination Homeopathic Remedies. There are differing degrees of Sweet Itch and we tend to change our remedy suggestions to suit the horse’s condition.
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