ACL occurs when a dog’s anterior cruciate ligament of his knee ruptures and his joint becomes unstable. This frequently happens when the dog twists on his hind leg or as when the dog slips or turns suddenly while running. An ACL injury may occur when a dog is hit by a car. Veterinarians generally suggest surgery to repair the injury, but animal homeopaths claim to have remedies that can help.
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Tear Repair
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Individuals concerned with the possible toxicity and frequent invasive nature of conventional veterinary medicine developed a homeopathic remedy called “Tear Repair” which, they feel, can treat ACL properly. Tear Repair contains homeopathic remedies such as Arnica (which helps animals and people who suffer injuries, falls, blows, contusions), Bellis Perennis (which acts upon muscular fibers of the blood-vessels), Hypericum Perforatum (for injuries to the nerves), Ledum Palustre (for rheumatic-type conditions), Rhus Tox (to treat rheumatic pains) and Ruta Graveolens (which acts on the periosteum and cartilages). Tear Repair includes homeopathy’s well-known "Rescue" formula which reassures and comforts an individual or an animal who has sustained an injury.
Pure Homeopathic Remedies
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Some dog owners use pure homeopathic remedies to treat ACL in their dog, believing that they can mix and match the appropriate homeopathic remedies themselves. These homeopathic remedies include arnica, aconitum (which heals any sort of injury) and hypericum (a homeopathic remedy which works in a similar manner to St. John’s wort in reducing nerve injuries).
Remedies with Homeopathy
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An ACL injury often occurs because of a dog’s excessive weight, so all animal care professionals, both conventional and alternative, would suggest that the owner put a heavy dog on a diet. In addition however, many individuals, both animal care professionals and dog owners, have found that supplementing any treatment with herbal remedies and nutritional supplements can enhance the dog’s treatment. Herbal treatments that can work well with homeopathic remedies include white peony, licorice and rhubarb. These herbs reduce inflammation, invigorate blood, decrease bleeding and bruising and assist the dog to heal from an ACL injury. In addition, nutritional supplements such as bromelain (to reduce inflammation) chondroitin and glucosamine (joint supplements to help manage pain and inflammation) can help give the homeopathic remedy added strength.
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