Dog allergies are common, especially during the spring and fall seasons. Homeopathic remedies for dog allergies may be effective in a lot of cases, as the remedies aim at treating the symptoms of the allergies as well as the dysfunctional organs of the dog. Holistic vets will perform several tests on the dog to determine his overall health as well. Even if homeopathic remedies will require a longer period to manage allergies, these remedies don’t cause any side effects.
Homeopathic Remedies for Allergies
The homeopathic remedies will target the dog’s immune system, strengthening it, as the allergies occur in dogs with a deficient immune system. Some of the most commonly used homeopathic remedies for relieving allergies include:
- Apis mellifica or bee venom can be used to relieve the swelling, the skin itchiness and treat the skin irritations; this remedy is recommended for dogs that have severe reactions to allergens
- Arsenicum album is also a holistic remedy that can relieve the itchiness and may also be used if the dog has a runny nose
- The venom from red ants may also be used in dogs that display allergy symptoms such as severe itching, red skin, rashes; the remedy will produce an effect of warmth, which will relieve the itchy sensation
- Poison ivy may also be used externally to treat the skin and relieve the itchiness
- The stinging nettle may also be used on the skin of the dog
- Silica may also be applied to dogs with allergies and symptoms such as sneezing, coughing and respiratory problems
- Allium cepa may work for dogs with symptoms such as watery eyes and runny nose
- Sabadilla may also be applied in dogs with runny nose and watery eyes
- Ferrum phosphoricum can be used for symptoms such as swellings and rashes
Homeopathy Basics
Homeopathy is an alternative treatment that uses plants, herbs or other natural substances that will induce symptoms that are similar to the symptoms caused by the disease. The homeopathic remedies for allergies will induce symptoms such as itchiness or burning. The remedies will use these compounds in decreased amounts as the treatment progresses, until the remedy no longer contains any essential substances.
The remedy will be administrated as a dilution which will contain one or more substances that will address the symptoms of the allergies in the dog. It is important to assess the general state of the dog and to identify all the symptoms, so that the dilution contains all the substances that are needed to relieve the symptoms.
The homeopathic remedies may worsen the allergic reactions of the dog at first, but in time, the remedies should bring relief. However, if the dog doesn’t show any improvement after a few days of treatment, another type of treatment should be considered. The homeopath will monitor the dog’s reactions and modify the treatment, if need be.
Consult a holistic vet to see if your dog can benefit of a homeopathic treatment to eliminate the allergic reactions.