The Homeopathic Alternative to Vaccines
Many dog lovers are moving away from annual vaccination towards the safer homeopathic nosodes. Nosodes usually come in pill form, made from highly diluted preparations containing the disease-causing organisms or diseased tissue. This method of protection has been used for many years with a significant record of success. Published studies have shown the efficacy of nosodes in reducing the incidence of infection in outbreaks of mastitis in cow herds, kennel cough in dogs, distemper in dogs, meningitis in humans, and tularaemia in mice. As such, the principle of nosodes in disease prevention is well proven.
CHC members often ask how they can obtain homeopathic nosodes. We advise dog lovers to contact the British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons (BAHVA), Chinham House, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 8NQ, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope. The BAHVA will then forward you a list of qualified homeopathic veterinary surgeons.
Although many homeopathic vets refuse to vaccinate, being convinced of the high risks involved, others will suggest that you vaccinate but try to counteract the side-effects by also giving nosodes. CHC does not recommend this option, as dogs can still experience life-threatening side-effects from the vaccine, nosodes or not. Vets who suggest the first vaccine course followed by one booster should also be telling you that it still poses a risk to your friends.
Nosodes can also be obtained from homeopathic pharmacies, including: Ainsworths in London (telephone 0207 935 5330).
Please note that kennels are increasingly willing to accept nosode-protected dogs, and some training and ringcraft classes are also becoming more enlightened. They do, though, often ask for a letter or certificate from your vet to say that nosodes have been prescribed. For this reason we strongly recommend you consult a homeopathic veterinary surgeon for the nosodes.
Also, as nosode-protected dogs are usually remarkably healthy, an annual visit to collect nosodes from your vet will probably represent the very worthwhile 'annual check-up'.
Click on this link for a presentation on nosodes by vet Chris Day (NB. a visual presentation only).
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Many dog lovers are moving away from annual vaccination towards the safer homeopathic nosodes. Nosodes usually come in pill form, made from highly diluted preparations containing the disease-causing organisms or diseased tissue. This method of protection has been used for many years with a significant record of success. Published studies have shown the efficacy of nosodes in reducing the incidence of infection in outbreaks of mastitis in cow herds, kennel cough in dogs, distemper in dogs, meningitis in humans, and tularaemia in mice. As such, the principle of nosodes in disease prevention is well proven.
CHC members often ask how they can obtain homeopathic nosodes. We advise dog lovers to contact the British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons (BAHVA), Chinham House, Stanford-in-the-Vale, Faringdon, Oxon SN7 8NQ, enclosing a stamped addressed envelope. The BAHVA will then forward you a list of qualified homeopathic veterinary surgeons.
Although many homeopathic vets refuse to vaccinate, being convinced of the high risks involved, others will suggest that you vaccinate but try to counteract the side-effects by also giving nosodes. CHC does not recommend this option, as dogs can still experience life-threatening side-effects from the vaccine, nosodes or not. Vets who suggest the first vaccine course followed by one booster should also be telling you that it still poses a risk to your friends.
Nosodes can also be obtained from homeopathic pharmacies, including: Ainsworths in London (telephone 0207 935 5330).
Please note that kennels are increasingly willing to accept nosode-protected dogs, and some training and ringcraft classes are also becoming more enlightened. They do, though, often ask for a letter or certificate from your vet to say that nosodes have been prescribed. For this reason we strongly recommend you consult a homeopathic veterinary surgeon for the nosodes.
Also, as nosode-protected dogs are usually remarkably healthy, an annual visit to collect nosodes from your vet will probably represent the very worthwhile 'annual check-up'.
Click on this link for a presentation on nosodes by vet Chris Day (NB. a visual presentation only).
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Vaccination
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Ill-Health & Disease
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