insect-bites-&-stings
Description: All kinds of insects bite or sting dogs. Fleas can trigger hot spots or cause tape worms. Mosquitoes can cause heart worm. Flies can cause ears to bleed and drive your dog crazy. Bees, wasps and spiders can trigger anaphylactic shock or milder forms of it. Ticks could cause Lyme disease. Mites can cause mange.
Contributing factors Living in areas where heartworm mosquitoes are predominant, 150 miles of the Atlantic and Gulf coast and along the Mississippi River. Dogs playing outdoors in or near wooded areas. Socializing with other dogs.
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. apis C30(dhu)
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: eucalyptus, citronella, peppermint. Flower Essence Agrimony promotes peace of mind. Crab apple helps to clean internally. Impatiens helps to relieve pain. Larch for dogs that is susceptible to flea infestation.
Other: Reiki or other types of therapeutic touch is beneficial. It has been our experience dogs respond positively to the healing human touch. Sassafras Squish was used by Native Americans to repel insects and for dental care. Jewelweed was used by Native Americans to treat insect bites, skin irritations. Neem oil and powder has been used in India since ancient times. It is a tree with amazing healing powers and has undergone scrutiny world wide. It has been used to treat illnesses ranging abrasions, autoimmune disorders, blood disorders, circulatory disorders, Digestion, Fatigue, and Respiratory.