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For several years now we have occasionally used homeopathic remedies, both on ourselves and for our cats. There have been quite a number of occasions when we have been extremely pleased by a dramatic change for the better.

Having been so impressed at some of the miraculous results we have experienced, Christine has studied hard and is now a qualified Homeopath.

The most important thing to remember when using H. remedies is that it is not the dosage that is too important but the frequency that makes it work.

Before starting with homeopathic remedies there are quite strict conditions of use.

H. Remedies must be stored in a cool and dry place, out of natural light and away from strong smelling substances ie, disinfectants, perfumes etc. If kept in these conditions they will keep their potency for years.

below are just a very small selection of homeopathic remedies

A - Z of Homeopathy

A selection of remedies are given below for your interest

ACONITE : Great for shock 1 tablet every 15 minutes for 3 doses
Allum Cepa 30c - runny eyes, in the case of a cats eyes, bathe with a dilution of the tincture and water, ie 1 drop of Tincture to a whisky tumbler of bottled spring water

APIS MEL 30c - Bee Stings, especially in the mouth, this will take away the swelling.

ARNICA - Sprains, stops bleeding, promotes recovery after bruising
it takes the pain and redness out of bruises.

ARSEN ALB: mouth ulcers especially if ulcers on the tongue are making it difficult to eat.

CANTHARIS 6c - Cystitis, give every 15 minutes for 4 doses, then every hour until the condition eases. continue with one tablet, three times a day.

CAULOPHYLLUM 30c - helps the birth process and will quickly increase contractions and aid delivery. Give one every hour as soon as contractions begin, continue until delivery is completed.

CHAMOMILLA - great for teething in kittens, puppies and human babies

EUPHRASIA 15c - primarily used for the eyes, particularly when these are sticky and sore, or accompanied by inflammation or discharge or discharge. dose every hour for up to 6 hours, then reduce to 4 times daily until the condition improves.

FRAGARIA 3c - to soften and help prevent, or to slow down the formation of tartar on the teeth,. dose, for encrusted teeth, give one daily for up to one month until tarter is significantly reduced. As a preventative against new tartar, give once weekly.

GELSEMIUM 30c - For fear, fright and also very effective in reducing the male sex drive and so this is ideal if you have calling girls nearby causing over excitement and putting additional pressure on the over sexed stud cat.

IGNATIA 200c - Depression, excellent for grief so this remedy is ideal for a cat mourning its departed partner, also good for loneliness and apprehension.

LEDUM PAL 30c - Wasp Stings, or any puncture wounds ie. standing on a rusty nail

MERC VIV 15c - quickly effective in controlling occasional bouts of looseness and for this reason should be in the first aid kit. Also soothes tenderness in the mouth, throats and ear, backache etc.

PULSATILLA 15c - extremely valuable during phantom pregnancies but also helpful in soothing the mouth, throat and sore gums. dose, one every 2 hours for the first 12 hours, then reduce to one, 4 times daily until complete relief is obtained.

RHUS TOX 6c - one of the most popular remedies, used to aid stiff joints as well as itches, it can be combined very well with herbal remedies for optimum benefit.

SULPHUR: Constipation, especially if the stool is hard and too large to pass

SYMPHYTUM 15c , prepared from the herb comfrey whose old fashioned name is knit bone, this is ideal for speeding up recovery following damage caused through strains, and also it supports the healthy ligaments and tendons.