Vaccination Decisions The Dangers of Vaccines and the Advantages
of Nosodes for Disease Prevention Vaccinations - More Harm than Good?
Despite the obvious advantages
of nosodes, most boarding kennels and veterinary hospitals will not accept them in lieu of vaccination.
Several other studies confirm the usefulness
of nosodes in controlling diseases in animals including kennel cough and canine distemper.
Limitations
of Nosodes Rabies vaccination for dogs is required by law in most counties, and the rabies nosode, Lyssin, will not satisfy that requirement.
Not exact matches
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.
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.
A few studies published in homeopathic journals suggest that
nosodes may decrease the severity
of active disease and possibly prevent the spread
of epidemics, but these studies are not well - controlled.»
Nosodes are produced according to Hahnemann's «law
of infinitesimals,» a technique that dilutes the original substance beyond recognition, leaving no recognizable traces
of the original substance and no measurable protection in the animal's body.
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.»
The results
of one recent well controlled study suggest that parvovirus
nosodes are completely ineffective in preventing parvoviral disease under experimental challenge conditions.
A few studies published in homeopathic journals suggest that
nosodes may decrease the severity
of active disease and possibly prevent the spread
of epidemics, but these studies are not well controlled.
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).
However, using
nosodes as an alternative to vaccination is a fairly new «science» and does not have a huge volume
of statistics behind it.
Although many holistic / homeopathic veterinarians currently use
nosodes instead
of vaccinations because
of their preventative qualities and safety, the jury is still out when it on the efficiency
of this protocol.
Homeopathic remedies called
Nosodes can be used in place
of mainstream vaccination.
An integrative approach will also include intensive immune support and potentially the use
of homeopathic distemper
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.
Dr. Richard Pitcairn, a homeopathic veterinarian, advocates the use
of distemper
nosodes prophylactically for puppies.
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.
Bordetella
nosodes may be used at the time
of exposure.
There are more, including the homoeopathic
nosodes (small pills containing trace dilutions
of the diseases you would otherwise vaccinate against).
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.
He gave a
nosode to all the animals that were there and all the dogs that came in through the rest
of the summer (another 214 dogs).
These
nosodes can be used until vaccinations are given or continued periodically for the first year
of life, if vaccinations are not given.
One
of the most effective is distemperinum which is known as a homeopathic
nosode (see our Dog Distemper Vaccine & Prevention page for more about this amazing remedy).
Another option for pet owners includes the use
of homeopathic remedies known as
nosodes, which are made from dilute extracts derived from pets that have an infectious disease.
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.
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.