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Description: The canine influenza virus evolved from an equine flu virus and was first noticed in greyhound racing dogs around 2005. It is highly contagious and all dogs exposed to become ill because the virus is new and dogs have not developed a natural immunity to it. It is spread in the same way a common cold is spread.
Contributing factors: A compromised immune system will make your dog more venerable to canine flu. Socializing with other dogs that are infected.
Herbal Treatment: Some herbs that may form part of a formula are: Acerola is rich in vitamin C and helps to reduce the duration of the infection. Anise stimulates the body to secrete fluids associated with congestion. Catnip helps to reduce fever and helps to relax upset digestion. Coltsfoot helps to open the bronchial air passages when proper amounts are used but could cause serious harm if too much is used.
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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. cosmochema, febrisal (weravet), gripp heel (heel), kryosotum-injeet (heel)
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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 Crab Apple helps with the recovery from infections. Holly is for fast occurring illness. Hornbeam helps replenish energy reserves.
Other: Reiki or other types of therapeutic touch is beneficial. It has been our experience dogs respond positively to the healing human touch. Ligusticum , Luo Han Guo
