Dogs are our best companions, giving us so much love and loyalty! You, like me, surely want the best for them, and if you are here, I guess you are interested in natural health or homeopathy. Homeopathic remedies for dogs are just as effective as for humans, but you may be new to homeopathy and have questions such as how to give a dog a homeopathic remedy?
Let me help you to make things very simple for you. My methodology is simple to apply, and it is clearly explained here but if you would like to read a bit more about dosing, have a look at my free guide to help you feel more comfortable.
*Please note that I can not give individual advice about treatment for your dog on this blog. The blog is for self-help on general everyday issues and learning to use homeopathy for your pet, but as homeopaths, we are not allowed to treat animals (that is the law!). The blog is not a substitution for consulting your vet and seeking help if your dog is not getting better.
My Frenchie Nico is a very important part of our family, and as a homeopath, I treat Nico as any other member of my family with homeopathy.
They deserve the best treatment we can give them, and homeopathy is the perfect natural treatment for dogs as it is easy to administer, safe, and gentle but very effective. I will show you how to give a dog a homeopathic remedy!
Whether you are a total beginner or someone with a bit of knowledge of homeopathy, I am sure you will be able to help your dog in acute conditions by working with homeopathy.
You may not be aware that homeopathy is very rich in methodologies, and there are many ways of prescribing and dosing remedies. You may have read online quite a few different versions of how to work with homeopathic remedies, but I teach homeopathy in a much easier way if you follow my methodology.
Using homeopathy for dogs should not be daunting!
I use a combination of Banerji Protocols, Narayani Remedies and Single remedies. This is a more practical way of avoiding the guessing work of understanding why they got ill in the first place, which can be so difficult to achieve for obvious reasons!
The Banerji Protocols have been gathered through 4 generations of homeopaths that span 150 years through careful observation, analysis and experience in their practice of many diseases. These are remedies that work systematically in different body systems and are highly effective in most populations.
The Narayani combinations are tried and tested combinations that work extremely well.
How would you ask your dog if they are angry or sad? If they feeling nauseous or have acidity? Have you tried to use that approach? You don’t need to, there is another easier way of doing it, and it is more diseased based, which is perfect for working with animals.
Let’s start from the beginning, and I will show you how to start working with homeopathy on your dog.
Homeopathic remedies are completely different from traditional medicines; you do not need to worry about giving your dog the correct amount relative to body weight.
You may have read in several sources that some rules exist when taking homeopathic remedies. But let me make it simple here for you- I have been practising homeopathy for years with a busy practice and have never found those rules true.
My dog takes remedies in this way, and the remedies work just as well.
1- you can touch the remedy with your hands
2- you can put the remedy into their mouth with your fingers. Your dog may spit it out, don’t worry, just give it to him again
3- your dog can eat before or after taking the remedy (it is best if you can wait 5-10 minutes, though not essential )
3- you can repeat the remedies as suggested every few hours with my methodology
4- you can make liquid remedies to administer in water if you prefer or find it easier. If you would like to learn how to convert dry dosing to liquid doses if your dog prefers, read the instructions here.
With my method of prescribing, you do not need to worry about how often to repeat, the repetition is set, avoiding any guesswork and making it ideal for a beginner or in situations where asking your patients is impossible!!
These are some of the gentlest methods of prescribing in homeopathy.
So let’s start with some of the most common acute problems and how to manage them with homeopathy!
1– GASTROENTERITIS
One of the most common problems with dogs is acute gastroenteritis.
Dogs have a fairly strong digestive system but due to their scavenger nature, they can suffer frequently from inflammation or infection of their digestive tract.
One of the best remedies to soothe the stomach, if there is pain and acidity,
is:
Use these remedies according to the severity of the vomiting, it can be used hourly or every 3 hours and then twice daily as the symptoms improve until gone.
2-REFLUX, ACIDITY AND DYSPEPSIA WITH VOMITING
This protocol is very useful for gastritis and acidity
You should continue with remedies for 8 weeks and then reassess.
3-DIARRHOEA
If your dog has eaten some spoiled food or has a gastric bug and is suffering from diarrhoea
If the diarrhoea comes with mucus and undigested food
There is also a fantastic Narayani combination that you can use if any of the remedies above fail or simply want to start with it. It is called
and it is really helpful for any acute inflammation of the gastric tract regarding the symptoms.
You should dose every 15 minutes if very severe or every 3 hours if less severe. When the intensity has decreased, use it as a general tonic twice daily.
1- ELEVATED LIVER MARKERS
There are many reasons why your dog may be showing elevated liver markers, from an acute infection to a chronic health issue. This remedy will aid liver support and help get those levels back down.
This remedy can also help to stimulate bile and helps bowel movement and is also a great remedy for stimulating appetite.
2- LIVER TONING AND SUPPORTCarduus Marianus mother tincture ( Milk Thistle)
is also a fantastic tool for supporting the liver as it aids detoxification, helps to maintain healthy function and helps to reduce inflammation in the digestive tract.
It is useful for those with a compromised liver, such as those suffering from chronic or acute hepatitis.
The homeopathic dose of MT is 5 drops 2-3 times per day.
3-CANINE HEPATITIS
This is a complex disease involving liver infection but other organs and tissues. Most adult healthy dogs will manage the infection with mild symptoms. However, in some cases, complications can arise.
These remedies will help with the viral load, pain, vomiting, loss of appetite, mucus congestion, cough and liver support. They can be taken alongside any medication if needed.
No matter how calm and easy-going your dog is, at some point, he will encounter some kind of stress in his life.
Anxiety can have a big impact on a dog’s health, and sometimes, this needs to be treated first or alongside any physical symptoms.
1- GRIEF AND LOW MOOD
This is a very common emotion that your dog will experience at some point, and there are several triggers for this
These are all situations that can produce sadness in your dog and the best homeopathic remedy to meet that is
If the low mood is caused after having a litter and the mum feels overwhelmed and distant from the puppies,
When bringing a new puppy home, separation anxiety or sadness tends to respond well to Pulsatilla.
2- FEAR
This emotion can stem from situations such as
If your dog has been in one of these situations and has become quite fearful in the next few days, you can give him:
You can dose the remedy 3-4 times a day and twice daily if you are using the 1M. Use for 2-3 days only and assess. Repeat if needed.
If your dog is expecting an anxious event, like a visit to the vet, for instance entering the shop and realising what is going to happen
You can dose in the morning of the day and 1/2 hour before the appointment.
If your dog has been in a fight and after using Aconite still feeling anxious and displays fear aggression
For another alternative, or if you are unsure which remedy to choose, you can use this Narayani Combination.
This remedy for any condition resulting from fear or shock. It has all of the remedies frequently indicated in this situation, and they work beautifully in harmony.
In the unfortunate event that your dog needs surgery, homeopathic remedies can greatly help recovery. Not only this, but they can help with pain and discomfort and can be used along with any other conventional medications. After any other operation, if there is not much bleeding, a few doses or
Arnica 30 or 200 will help with the trauma and pain and helps to avoid infection.
Arnica can be prescribed alongside
any other remedy needed and is one of the best remedies to start with.
1-PAIN REMEDIES
2-HEALING REMEDIES
For inflammation, use
if the wound is red and angry, it will help with swelling and inflammation.
For discomfort after the anaesthesia, especially with nausea or if your dog refuses to eat, two remedies are important to keep in mind:
try each remedy individually 3 times a day for 3 days.
Wound healing is greatly helped by this Banerji Protocol combination of
I prescribe it every 3 hours until the wound is dry, then reduce it to twice daily until completely healed.
Useful Narayani Combinations for Surgery:
Narayani Combination for pain: Injury mix 20. To help muscles, nerves, ligaments, cartilage and wounds after surgery or injury. Use acutely every 3 hours or, for more chronic cases, twice per day.
Narayani Combination for infection: War Mix 35. This is a fantastic combination for infection and inflammation anywhere in the body. Use 3 times daily for active infection and decrease gradually as improvement sets in.
External ear infections are one of the most common problems in dogs and are of the most common visits to the vet. You can help your dog with these homeopathic remedies and most probably avoid antibiotics.
Trying to find a homeopathic remedy individually that suits your dog for pain can be difficult for obvious reasons.
But there is no reason why you cannot use this combination that covers pain and inflammation from all angles,
Use every hour for intense pain and discomfort for the first 3 doses and then decrease frequency to every 3 hours and continue until not needed.
This combination is especially good for the first stages of inflammation.
If you feel that the problem is more in the inner ear, I suggest you also use
This is a Banerji Protocol that is most helpful to combat inflammation, pain and infection.
If your dog is fighting an infection with ear discharge, I would advise adding the following combination mix and once the pain is gone, discontinue the first combination and continue with Hepar Sulph 200 and Bell30
Alternatively or if the previous combination is not working well use
This is a fantastic combination for infection and inflammation anywhere in the body. Use 3 times per day for active infection and decrease gradually as improvement sets in.
AURAL HEMATOMA
Sometimes, your dog will scratch so hard that it can create an Aural haematoma. If this is the case, use
This is one of the most common upper respiratory infections in dogs. Even vaccinated dogs can get it and here are a few remedies to help you and your dog sail through it!
If the phlegm has gone down, there is a lot of congestion of mucus on the chest, and breathing is laborious, change to these remedies:
Allergies are the most common reason for itchy skin in dogs. However, there can be hundreds of other reasons why your dog has itchy skin.
Homeopathy can be very helpful for dogs’ allergies.
For any form of atopic dermatitis, these two remedies can be very helpful in clearing the problem.
Assess for 2 months and continue if the condition has improved.
This is another option if the first one fails.
This is especially helpful if there is discharge, but it can be helpful even when there is no discharge.
This remedy is also very helpful for allergic itching.
Look at my blog for skin conditions and urticaria, and seasonal allergies. Those remedies are equally indicated for humans or animals; dose them just the same.
For insect bites such as bee stings that are swollen, itchy and painful:
You can watch the swelling decrease, and your dog will seem more comfortable.
Ringworm tends to respond well to these Banerji Protocol remedies:
For some reason, it seems that anal glands are becoming more of a problem with our dogs. I suspect the type of food that we give them has a direct impact on their digestive tract and in terms of the consistency of the stool they produce.
If your dog has developed anal gland inflammation,
If the gland has burst and is suppurating, you will need to add
These remedies are most useful to dry the infection and subside the inflammation and pain.
Alternatively, you could also use:
Narayani Combination for infection:
This is a fantastic combination for infection and inflammation anywhere in the body. Use 3 times per day for active infection and decrease gradually as improvement sets in.
IMMUNE MIX 26 (NARAYANI)– use alongside any other remedy when getting a bug. It can be a gastric bug or a respiratory virus, and it will enhance her immunity to fight the virus. Use twice per day until better.
WAR MIX 35-INFECTION (NARAYANI)– use at the site of any infection, in the skin, teeth, or even a chest infection. It can be used three times per day if the problem develops slowly. But it can be used every 3 hours if the infection develops quickly and is severe.
GASTRIC MIX 80 (NARAYANI)– use this remedy for any gastric bug or upset after eating rubbish or drinking from puddles, especially if diarrhoea develops. It works very well for vomiting.
Take three times per day if not very severe, but in extreme cases of non-stop vomiting or diarrhoea, use every 15 minutes for an hour until relief and then spread the doses out as it improves. Judge how long the remedy last and repeat when needed or at a baseline of 3 times per day.
HYPERICUM200+ARSEN200– this is an excellent remedy for healing skin injuries and wounds. It acts as an antiseptic, pain relief and wound healing.
Use for hot spots, cuts, wounds, after any surgery to heal the skin, for any soft tissue infection ( use Hepar 6c every 3 hours if there is a bit of bacterial infection or you see pus-forming). You can add Bell 200 every 3 hours if redness and heat to the wound indicate inflammation).
LEDUM200– use for any puncture wounds- after injections, biopsies, or anything involving needles. Also, for stepping into nails or stings from insects. Use three times per day for procedures but more often if this is acute and strong like an insect sting.
APIS 200– this is an excellent remedy for bee stings or any other sting that produces oedema around (it will look like a bee sting). The feeling is burning and stinging, so it must be painful to them, and you may start seeing swelling.
This is a great remedy for any allergic reaction that produces swelling, making it a good remedy for anaphylaxis-type reactions. Urticaria with swelling and burning that feels better by cold applications. Dose as needed, one pill every 15 minutes to start with and then as needed.
URTICA URENS30– used for urticaria (looking as if fallen into the nettles) and for very itchy stings. This can also be urticaria from eating a particular food.
Use for PRICKLY HEAT AND HIVES. Use often as this is a low potency, can be used every hour or less if very intense to start with and them as it improves spread the dosing until gone.
I hope this gives you a taste of what you can do by having a bit of knowledge about homeopathic remedies and the confidence to use different methodologies in homeopathy.
If you want to treat your dog naturally, try these remedies and combinations to help your dog improve his health naturally. You will not look back!