Most responsible homeopathic veterinarians would agree that using
homeopathic nosodes alone as a way to prevent disease is not a strategy that they would advise.
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Several other studies confirm the usefulness of
nosodes in controlling diseases in animals including kennel cough and canine distemper.
Some people recommend garlic, black walnut, wormwood and homeopathic heartworm
nosode for natural heartworm prevention.
This is a problem that will hopefully improve as more kennel owners and veterinarians become familiar
with nosodes.
Many veterinarians find homeopathic
distemper nosodes very beneficial for reducing the duration of infection and minimizing the severity of symptoms and disease progression, especially if they're used early on.
NOSODES: Rather than traditional vaccinations, some pet owners are now electing to
give Nosodes, which are based on geographical living areas, health, age and condition of your pet.
Wynn, a homeopathic veterinarian, continued: «The results of one well - controlled study suggest that
parvovirus nosodes are completely ineffective in preventing parvoviral disease under experimental challenge conditions.
Until well - designed studies are completed and thousands of pet owners make a concerted effort to help with potential retrospective studies,
nosodes remain an unknown quantity, and I do not recommend using them as a sole strategy for disease prevention.»
There are more, including the
homoeopathic nosodes (small pills containing trace dilutions of the diseases you would otherwise vaccinate against).
Go the natural route — using
heartworm nosodes and / or other homeopathic treatments and / or herbal / dietary supplements — under the guidance of a holistic veterinarian, with heartworm testing every three to four months (checking more frequently is critical as all natural heartworm prevention doesn't guarantee your pet will never contract the disease).
Animals
receiving nosodes may or may not develop antibody titers, for reasons that would require pages more to explain.
Vaccines caused severe ear problems on my previous dogs so we now use alternatives like
nosodes from a Holistic Veterinarian.
They may be using homeopathic
nosodes remedies before that, or may be opting to not vaccinate at all.
FYI — I give monthly Heartworm and
Lyme Nosodes (not at same time, 2wks apart).
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Nosodes pt.
* Parvo (30C): Contains homeopathic
nosodes made from materials similar to the parvovirus vaccine.
Most boarding kennels and veterinary hospitals will not
accept nosodes in lieu of vaccination.
Also, will the homeopathic
nosode Lyssin, if given on the same day as a rabies vaccination as well as on many days after do anything to ruin the effectiveness of the vaccination?
Puppies and kittens can be given homeopathic
nosodes beginning at three weeks of age, if there is a potential for exposure to Distemper, Parvovirus, or Panleukopenia.
The results of one controlled clinical study suggest that
parvo nosodes are completely ineffective in preventing parvoviral disease under experimental challenge conditions.
So if ones comfort zone in not vaccinating is going to be dependent on some kind of guarantee, or use of a substitute product like supplements or
even nosodes or colloidal silver, to hopefully prevent their puppies from contracting Parvo, Distemper, etc. then I sincerely believe they are not ready to stop vaccinating.
If we don't want to risk vaccination, and we don't know
whether nosodes work, what next?
Whether you choose to follow current vaccine recommendations, opt for minimal optimally - timed vaccines and titer testing, or take a holistic approach
with nosodes is entirely your choice (with the exception of Rabies vaccination).
Until well designed studies are completed and thousands of pet owners make a concerted effort to help with potential retrospective studies,
nosodes remain an unknown quantity, and I do not recommend using them as a sole strategy for disease prevention.
Prevention is the best «cure» for CDV and involves well - timed puppy immunization along with
distemper nosodes and a high - quality, species - appropriate diet
Existing research and experience shows that the
homoeopathic nosode is as protective — but probably more protective — than vaccines.
Despite the obvious advantages
of nosodes, most boarding kennels and veterinary hospitals will not accept them in lieu of vaccination.
I can understand someone doesn't like to vaccinate, but if you are a breeder and selling kittens, the least you can do is to vaccinate your kittens through
homeopathic nosodes, which some breeders do.
If you think your dog's at risk for lepto, you may want to contact a homeopathic veterinarian about using
nosodes.
The Cuban government has successfully used homeopathic
nosodes to prevent lepto in its citizens.
Homeopathic
nosodes are safe and have been shown to be highly effective nosode.
Members breeding and raising puppies shall provide all necessary health care, nutrition, immunity protocol (vaccinations or
nosodes), training and socialization necessary to their proper development and when evaluating young stock for placement should bear in mind that no puppy should be sold under the pretense as a show / breeding potential prior to the age of 12 weeks.
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Nosodes used as Preventative
Some dog owners who use alternatives to modern medicine use
nosodes, but there is no evidence that these concoctions can successfully prevent disease.