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About Our Medicines
In 1796, a German medical doctor named Samuel Hahnemann discovered the principles of homeopathy. The therapy is based on the theory of "like cures like." That is, if a substance causes a symptom, consuming a very small amount of the same substance may cure the illness by prompting the body's own healing mechanisms to relieve different ailments and return the body to a healthy condition.
HomeoPet medicines are safe because all of the ingredients are at 6c&30c potency. This measures how dilute an ingredient is. 1c means that this particular substance has been diluted at a ratio of 1 to 100. 2c means that this particular substance has been diluted at a ratio of 1 to 10,000. 3c means that this particular substance has been diluted at a ratio of 1 to 1,000,000. Each successive c adds 2 zeros to the end number, making it safer with every c.
"HomeoPet" is the name of a company that manufactures and promotes a line of combination homeopathic medicines for animals. Accredited and licensed veterinarians, homeopaths, pharmacists and bio-chemists formulated these medicines in Ireland after 12 years of development.
HomeoPet Medicines have been under development since 1977 and were introduced into clinics in 1987. In 1994 they were released for commercial sale through veterinary clinics and in 1995 they became available to the general public.
Yes, HomeoPet medicines are used and recommended by veterinarians on a daily basis in several thousand clinics thoughout the U.S.A. HomeoPet Anxiety was voted best new product in 1995, 1997 and 1999.
Yes, HomeoPet medicines are registered with the F.D.A. They are also manufactured under an F.D.A. registered process, in an F.D.A. inspected facility, meeting all GMP (good manufacturing practice) standards.
No, we do not have our own company catalog. All the information on our small animal medicines is posted on our website.
If you would like to purchase HomeoPet medicines locally, please use our Store Locator and/or provide your local pet health outlet with our information and we can have the product delivered to their store or clinic.
Using Our Medicines
There are no known side effects to date. However, if a pet is susceptible to homeopathy, an improvement may be seen in as little as one dose, and if the medicine is continued at full dosing schedule, an aggravation of symptoms may occur. Ceasing to use medicine will alleviate symptoms. Some pets, especially cats, may salivate excessively, or in very rare cases, throw up. Putting drops on food/treat and letting sit for 20 minutes will prevent such a reaction.
No, you do not need a prescription for HomeoPet medicines, however HomeoPet recommends that you obtain a diagnosis from your veterinarian and then chose the remedy best suited to your pet's ailments.
Yes, there are no negative issues related to using HomeoPet medicines long term. However, if there are no symptoms present, you do not need to continue with a medicine. Some ailments such as joint stress, incontinence or skin seborrhea may require a maintenance dose indefinitely.
Yes, if you are using 2 medicines for the same reason, they may be dosed together. If the medicines are for different ailments, space them 20 minutes apart.
Yes, HomeoPet medicines are preserved in 20% USP alcohol, which is pure ethyl alcohol, used for preserving homeopathics. Because there is only a drop or two of alcohol per dose, most pets will have no response to oral dosing. In rare cases, a cat or dog may be sensitive to alcohol and salivate excessively, or shake his head in response to the alcohol content. This can be alleviated by putting the drops on food/treat and letting it sit for 20 minutes before presenting it to your pet. Alternatively, placing drops in a small amount of water and letting sit for 20 minutes will prevent a reaction.
NOTE: When dosing very small birds and animals, always dilute the dose into fresh drinking water, do not administer directly to the animal.
No, there is nothing in any of the HomeoPet medicines that will show up positive in tests.
Yes, HomeoPet has equine and large animal medicines. Call 800 555 4461 for information on these medicines or e-mail us at: info@homeopet.com
Our Bottle, Dosing etc
HomeoPet medicines have a safety seal which is the round lip at the bottom of the cap. If the cap does not twist off easily, try pushing down on the safety seal to separate it from the cap. This will allow the cap to twist off easily.
With general dosing, one bottle will last 3 - 4 weeks for pets under 20 lbs, and 10 - 13 days for pets over 20 lbs. Medicines will last longer for different dosing schedules, such as acute. See dosing instructions for more information.
Under the 1938 Federal Food and Drug Act as amended homeopathic remedies have been, under section 400.400, exempt from having an expiration date. Homeopathic remedies have no expiry date, and will remain good for a very long time, if they are stored properly in a cool place, away from direct sunlight, and strong odors.
No, all medicines come in a 15 ml plastic dropper bottle.
Refer to the back of the box for instructions on each specific medicine. Please read all instructions before dosing pets.
ANXIETY RELIEF: The primary use is to stop or prevent feather plucking, which is frequently associated with
abandonment anxiety and other causes of stress. This remedy will reduce or eliminate the anxiety caused by moving and transporting, introduction of strange people or other animals, veterinary treatment, etc.
JOINT STRESS: Useful in sprained legs and acute wing injury. Also indicated for bumble foot and gout.
DIGESTIVE UPSETS: Useful in all types of gastroenteritis. Can be used on a flock or loft basis to treat a large
number of birds at low cost. Also useful for birds who have suffered collapse or dehydration.
NOSE RELIEF: Useful in moisture/discharge there from the nose.
COAT RESCUE: Useful in birds with seborrhea or other allergic skin conditions.
WRM CLEAR: Useful in dramatically reducing the number of eggs shed by internal parasites and to speed the recovery of birds that have had a heavy worm burden. Should be used in conjunction with a conventional dewormer for heavy infestations. Will enhance the body's resistance to future parasite infestation.
DOSAGE: A caged bird can be medicated with two (2) drops, once daily, in the drinking water (at least 8 oz or more).
Water should be changed daily and re-medicated with each change. NOTE: These remedies should not be given to birds undiluted.
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