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Naturopathy for Animals
Animal
Naturopathy is an alternative form of healing using only natural, non-invasive,
drug-free methods, to prevent and treat illness in animals.
Different modalities such as Homeopathy, Herbal medicine, Flower essences,
Mineral therapy, Massage, Nutrition, or any combination of these may be
used in the treatment, depending on the particular animal & the condition
being treated.
Some of the many conditions that can benefit from naturopathic treatment
are:
Skin disorders such as eczema, flea allergies, mange, warts and ringworm. Ear
problems, mites and infections, eye discharge, arthritis, allergies, fleas
and ticks, kidney, heart and liver problems, chronic infections, digestive
problems, abscesses, parasites (worms), fur balls, gum disease, excess
weight and behavioral problems.
Diet is extremely important in maintaining
optimum health for all animals, and dogs and cats are no exception to
this, especially when many are fed on a totally unnatural diet of highly
processed canned and dried food. It is not uncommon for some dogs and
cats to have never eaten any fresh food at all. In the wild both
dogs and cats would live solely on fresh RAW food. It is totally
natural for them to eat raw meat and bones, and they will be much healthier
than when fed processed foods. I have also found that animals fed
on a 100% raw food diet have fewer intestinal parasites, healthy, strong
teeth and gums, shiny coat, fresher breath and less 'doggy' smell than
those on processed food.
Dogs and cats are Carnivores, so their
diet should consist of fresh, raw meaty bones with finely minced vegetables.
Don't make the mistake of feeding only meat to your dog or cat, as this
is unbalanced and will lead to health problems!
Animals generally respond extremely well to natural therapies. But most
importantly, they are totally safe and non-toxic. All animals can benefit
- dogs, cats, horses, goats, sheep, cows, birds, guinea pigs, chickens
and fish!
Naturopathy involves treating the whole
animal, rather than just the symptoms, to balance and improve the animals
overall health, and not just the current ailment. Consultations involve taking
a complete history of the pet's diet, medical and health status, and providing
details of recommendations along with any therapies that may be indicated.
Consultations are available at the clinic here in Doonan on
Qld's Sunshine Coast, by phone or online. It is not essential that we
see the animal as we are not diagnosing disease, but looking at the animals
overall health and history. In some cases it is more beneficial to see
the animal, but photo's can be sent in if necessary.
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