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HOMEOPATHY FOR ALPACAS Animals and children respond especially well to Homeopathy. These remedies are very safe and if you take the wrong one the worse that could happen is you won't see any response. It would also be very hard to overdose on them. The base is just milk sugar pills and they wouldn't hurt you. It is not my intent to go deeply into what Homeopathy is and what makes it work. So if you want more information please do a search on sites that specialize in this subject. There are also several good books on the subject with remedies listed. Dr. Robert Pollard, who is one of the leading Camelid vets from California, uses Homeopathy on his animals on a regular basis and for all types of reasons. He highly advocates using this type of remedy on Alpacas and Llamas. He and others have had great success using Homeopathy when none of the traditional medicines would work. Homeopathy is not only useful for camelids, but other animals and people as well, of course. An easy way to use this on animals is to put tablets in about 1cc of water in a syringe (enough to melt the tabs), shake until dissolved and squirt in their mouth. They can be purchased in some pharmacies or health food stores. Also, combination remedies can be used for a particular problem and work well. So all I am offering here is a general guide on some of the most common remedies and what they could be used for. Herbs also work well on animals, but should be properly researched first and used with caution. ACONITE For acute and sudden fear, shock or fright such as traveling or traffic. Emotional or physical tension, acute and early stages of fever, excitability (causing continuous barking or humming, depending on the animal) and restlessness. For animals seeming to be fearful, jumpy, nervous, rapid heartbeat, cold and chills A great fever remedy, which is associated with fear, and good to have on hand.ALBUM Anxious and restless with thirst for small amounts of water. ALLIUM CEPA Hay fever, violent sneezing, sore throat APIS MELLIFICA Bee and insect stings or bites, swollen or fluid filled where skin gets tight. Severely infected puncture wounds, edema, puffy swellings, and synovial swellings in joints may respond. ARNICA MONTANA Use for traumas. Analgesic and healing properties, flu like symptoms (achy, low grade fever, etc.) Example: bruising, strains, sprains, muscle overexertion, and inflammation. Can use prior to and after surgery to reduce swelling and bleeding. For delivering animals (and difficult deliveries). ARSENICUM ALBUM Diarrhea, gastroenteritis, animal too weak to stand, mild cases of diarrhea, anxious and restless with thirst for small amounts of water. BARYTA CARB Gastric weakness, constipation, colic, senility, general degenerative changes, bronchial conditions in suckling animals. Most effective in the very old and the young. Recognized as the "old age remedy" and can be used for a variety of problems commonly associated with the elderly animal. BELLADONNA For aggressive behavior, heat stroke, muscle twitching, fever earache or inflamed ears, arthritis (where joints are hot and swollen, inflammation of glands (with heat and swelling). Infections and fevers, where the animal has a high temperature and pulse. BRYONIA Arthritis (being worse for movement), mastitis, cough (which is worse for exercise and better for rest). It effects fibrous tissues, membranes that secrete fluids, ligaments, joints and tendons. Generally the animal tends to be thirsty and symptoms are worse for warmth, better for rest. CALCEREA PHOSPHORICA Delayed dentition in crias, bone fractures, delayed bone unions, colic, epiphysis in weanlings. CALENDULA Wound remedy for scrapes ,scratches, chronic non-healing ulcers or any open wounds. Can also use topically on wounds. CANTHARSIS For acute and chronic cystitis, insect bites and stings, burns with blistering, acute eczema (with red skin and burning itch), blistering sores. Indicated where there is burning, stinging, or scalding pain, such as cystitis (where the animal has a constant urge to pass urine and experiences difficulty and pain). A soothing remedy, especially for the urinary tract and skin conditions where the skin is red and raw. Symptoms being worse for touch and better for rubbing. CARBO VEG For bad breath, flatulent colic, constipation, loss of appetite, poor digestion, general slugginess and lack of energy. Used when an animal does not seem to be fully recovering from an illness. Particularly useful for overweight animals and to revive ones who seem to have given up. Said to restore strength and warmth in cases of circulatory weakness. COCCULUS May be used for nausea from traveling, panting, yawning, dribbling and car sickness. Doesn't have the sedative effect of many conventional treatments. CROTALUS HORRIDUS For rattlesnake bites, helps stop any bleeding, total collapse, right side strokes, cancer & heart problems when person is worse lying on left side or swelling in whole body. GRAPHITES For hair loss, sore, cracked nipples, wet eczema, ear infections, cracked skin (especially between the folds). Used for skin conditions often accompanied by wet, sticky discharge that may cause the skin to smell. Can be used for pimples and acne on the chin caused by bacterial infections. Indicated in the smelly skinned dog who likes to lie next to the fire. HYPERICUM PERFORATUM Nerve pain and damage from trauma. Painful puncture wounds, post operative pains. Give after injuries to prevent spread of toxins. IGNATIA AMARA Separation anxiety (for weanlings or goings & comings to a new ranch), fear of loss, grieving (loss of cria?), pining, home sickness, nervous conditions, emotional upsets, insecurity (due to abandonment or loneliness), depression & sadness. KALI PHOS For stress,anxiety, nervousness, shyness, fear of noise, convalescence, exhaustion, lethargy, and bad breath. Great nerve remedy and excellent aid during convalescence, particularly when recovering from an operation or anticipation of a stressful situation. LEDUM PALUSTRE Abscesses, puncture wounds, insect bites, snake bites that turn blue or are cold to the touch. Also, for reactions to vaccines shots or anaphylactic reactions. NUX VOMICA Digestive disturbances, indigestion, constipation, colic, sour breath, gas, bloating & loss of appetite. A good remedy for digestive upsets and can be given to animals who have a poor appetite along with constipation. PULSATILLA Animals in distress, conjunctivitis, toothache, runny nose, sore throat, mucus in stool, diarrhea, congestion (from dust, smoke, etc.) RHUS TOXICODENDRON For traumas to tendons & ligaments, bowed tendons/suspensory damage, chronic arthritic stiffness that's worse in damp, cold weather, poison ivy... oozing skin conditions. RUTA GRAVEOLENS Follows Arnica for sprains and strains for ligaments, osteo problems, traumas to bone (& calcium deposits) & helps to smooth out bone bumps. For joints and muscles that get worse with movement. SEPIA Constipation during pregnancy, chronic cystitis, inflammation of the womb, cramping, stomach upset, postpartum pain, stimulating the maternal instinct. Sepia is a common constitutional female remedy acting on the nervous and hormonal systems. Similar in action to Pulsatilla, but whereas the Pulsatilla animal has a fairly mild temperament, the Sepia animal tends to be rather unpredictable or aggressive. Good for dry, hacking cough. Symptoms are worse for cold or before a storm, but better for warmth, exercise and after sleep. Can use on choke spasms, relieving the sore throat and perhaps helping them to swallow easier (used with Arnica Montana a good idea for choke). SILICEA For abscesses that are cold and not very active (slow healing infections). Brings things to the surface by activating surrounding tissue. Reduces scar tissue. For dry cracking skin, puncture wounds to the eye (from hay). Foreign bodies such as thorns or splinters, loss of power in legs, ill effects from delivery (Silicea plus Sepia good for pain and cramps during or after a hard delivery), vaccinations, mastitus, eye infections, & cysts. Silicea is a tissue salt and is essential for bone growth and development. It ripens abscesses by promoting supparation and valuable for chronic conditions where there is infection. Suits the shy, chilly animal. SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE For any bone injuries,routine for fractures, traumas & bruises of joints. SULPHUR For eczema, flea allergy, insect stings, ear mites, red itchy skin, mange, allergic reactions, chronic rheumatism. One of the oldest known remedies in medicine,and is commonly used for skin ailments. The animal seeks cool places to lie in and the skin may appear red and hot. Particularly useful for ailments that keep recurring and is most effective when used sparingly. Also acts in aiding the action of other remedies. DISCLAIMER: We are not vets and do not sell these products, so do not make any guarantees or health claims, as to their use as far as whether or not they will work or do what you want them to do for you or your animals. Use them at your own discretion and as a support to proper veterinary care and the natural process of healing. These products are not drugs and if you think your pet has a medical condition please seek out a vet to help you with a proper diagnosis. At least that way you know what you are treating. Keene, CA 93531 661-823-9023 |