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Alternative medicine usually refers to medication or treatment outside of mainstream Western medicine. Alternative medicine goes back thousands of years and in most cases has been passed down through word of mouth. Most ancient cultures have their own specific healing system. Just like humans, animals could also be treated with these systems.
Guidelines for alternative treatments such as acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic, and holistic medicine have been established by the American Veterinary Medical Association. All alternative medicine should be used after consultation with your veterinarian. Remember that natural does not necessarily mean harmless. There are laws in every state about who can legally handle an animal. Check with the state’s veterinary medical association to find out what’s legal.
There are several treatments available for pets in the United States, including acupuncture. This 3,500-year-old system stimulates the body’s own healing processes by stimulating certain energy points in the body with fine needles. It is said to have been effective in epilepsy, hip dysphasia or in relieving pain.
Chiropractic is a system that manipulates and adjusts the spine to restore normal movement to affected joints. There is usually immediate relief, but the pain may come back and more trips may be required. With most pets unfamiliar with hands-on treatments, a gadget called the Activator, introduced a few years ago, makes it possible to make treatment easier for everyone involved.
Herbs have been used for healing for centuries. Most wildlife uses herbs instinctively. Today, many medicines are actually derived from plants, but herbalists believe it’s better to take the real thing. Herbs are available in dried, bottled form in most cities.
Yet another form of treatment that is rapidly gaining popularity is homeopathy. Homeopathic medicines are dilutions of animal products, plants and chemicals. The more diluted the preparation, the more potent it would be. You should be careful with the diet during treatment. In most cases, processed foods should be avoided.
Massage is also helpful for improving the immune system. However, most pets don’t like the feel of strangers’ hands.
Whichever system you want to try for your pet, ask your veterinarian. Certain medications can interact and systems can be harmful if your pet has certain health conditions. Prevention is better than cure here too.
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