Nosodes for Dogs

Homeopathic nosodes can be a good resource when it comes to preventing certain diseases in dogs. Rather than over-use of conventional vaccinations (and their side effects), one can use nosodes as a complementary booster throughout the life of the animal.

The best approach is a holistic one. Evaluate the animal under consideration and then weigh the risks before making a decision that will affect their long-term health and well-being. Dr. Charles Loops is a strong supporter of nosodes as a preventative; just as in any other health care specialty, veterinary homeopaths often disagree on when and how to dose with nosodes. Some recommend only giving them after exposure to an infectious agent, while others like Dr. Loops recommend nosodes if you think the dog might be exposed. Another vet who is on-board with homeoprophylaxis is Dr. Cooney of Indiana; he wrote an article for "Dogs Naturally" titled "Immunity Without the Needle" and it's well worth the read. Further, it's well known that vaccines aren't 100% effective; there are many articles stating this but here is one that goes through the various reasons (excuses?) as to failure when using vaccines: "Causes of Vaccine Failure."

Based upon my own research and training (I received my Diploma in Veterinary Homeopathy from the British Institute of Homeopathy in 2004), I am fully on-board with the benefits of using nosodes as preventatives and to reduce the adverse effects of exposure and/or vaccination. Please consult with a professional veterinary homeopath if you are interested in this.

For those of you new to this blog or to Homeopathy, you might want to read my post "The Substance of Homeopathy: Fact or Fiction?" That essay, toward the end, directly presents a situation using nosodes for the widespread prevention of a human epidemic of Leptospirosis.

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DISCLAIMER: This approach does not affect the protocols required by state law in administering 3-year vaccinations for Rabies. That said, there are studies being done that show one form of the Rabies vaccine is effective for up to 7 years and dog-lovers are working towards changing the laws. Until that happens, however, these Rabies vaccines must be given if legally mandated. (As a side note, a similar study had already been completed in France showing these results but the USA would not accept it. Someday, perhaps, countries will be more accepting of results obtained elsewhere instead of feeling the need to keep reinventing the wheel and causing increased suffering in the subjects of the studies.)