depression
Description: For argument sake, the term canine depression used here refers to extreme sadness and not the diagnostic medical term clinical depression. Clinical depression does not require any external stimulus to trigger a depressive episode in a similar way post partum depression does not require any external triggers. On the other hand, extreme sadness is triggered by some change in the dog's life, like the loss of an owner or doggie friend.
Contributing factors: Grief, separation anxiety and not enough social contact, medical issues, too much (over the top) attention given including activities and training, change in routine Herbal Treatment: Some herbs that may form part of a formula are: Damiana stimulates the nerves and metabolism and imparts a mild euphoric mood. Ginkgo, St. John's Wort and Kava have antidepressant properties. Get More Info. on PetAlive Grief & Pining Formula for the Natural Treatment of Depression in Pets Homeopathic Treatment: Homeopathics are medical formulas based on a theory of like cures like and highly diluted quantities of medicinal substances are given to cure symptoms.Essential Oils: Every essential oil has a unique and distinctive fragrance which stimulates the immune system, body and emotions in a precise way. The essential oils are diluted with a carrier for delivery because they should not be used in concentrate form. Carriers range from sweet almond oil to watermelon seed oil, each possessing individual healing traits. Essential oils are purposefully matched with individual carries to achieve a specific result. Some essential oil formulas may contain the following essential oils for this disorder:
Flower Essence : Honeysuckle helps ease depression and grief. Wild Rose helps with long term illness and energy levels. Mustard for depression. Other: Reiki or other types of therapeutic touch is beneficial. It has been our experience dogs respond positively to the healing human touch. Lily Bulb , Tibetan Rhodiola
