You can treat your dog&'s eye injuries, whether superficial or severe, with homeopathic remedies. Professional homeopaths are trained to offer the best guidance about which remedies are best for your dog. If you decide to use homeopathic remedies for your dog&'s eye injury, be sure to have your veterinarian examine the eye first, and work with a qualified and certified homeopathic or holistic health practitioner.
It is best to give homeopathic remedies orally, "straight to a mucous membrane, especially in a first aid or emergency situation," according to the Holistic Animal Centre.
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http://www.holisticanimal.co.nz/134140/html/page.html)
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Symphytum
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Homeopathic remedies are available in liquid, tincture, pill and topical forms. According to animal homeopath Beth Murray, CCH, RSHom (NA), “Symphytum is a really important remedy in eye injuries,” especially injuries from a blow to the eye, an orbital fracture or a corneal abrasion. Symphytum, given orally in the form of pills or drops, can be useful when an animal is suffering from eye inflammation.
Alternating Symphytum pills or drops with the homeopathic remedy Ruta Graveolens, also in pill or liquid form, might help heal bruising or damage to the eye or the bone surrounding the eye.
Ledum
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Ledum Palustre, also known as Ledum, is a homeopathic remedy given orally in dissolvable pill or pellet form for puncture wounds in the eye. Dogs needing this remedy may seem "angry and irritable, and they prefer to be left alone," according to the Natural Dog Health Remedies website. Ledum is also helpful for eyelid injuries or for eye trauma from an injury caused by a blow to the eye.
Staphysagria
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Staphysagria, given orally either in dissolvable pellet form or in liquid form by dropper, treats lacerations of the eye. In his book "Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs," veterinarian Donald Hamilton writes: "Any laceration may heal better with Staphysagria, especially if the laceration is painful. Corneal lacerations fit this category."
Arnica
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Eye injuries are painful, and Arnica, made from Arnica Montana, the mountain daisy, is safe for dogs and effective in pain management. Arnica is available as a topical cream, however it is usually more effective when used as an oral remedy in the form of pills that dissolve in the mouth. Arnica helps with injuries that result in retinal hemorrhage, with bloodshot eyes after a fall or accident, or with blunt trauma to the eyes. Give Arnica as soon as possible after your dog suffers an eye injury. Arnica is an essential remedy for treating injuries and bruises because it helps reduce blood loss, helps reabsorb of blood from bruised tissues and helps heal wounds.
Euphrasia Officinalis
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Euphrasia Officinalis, or eyebright, is an herbal infusion that treats various eye conditions. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help with dog eye injuries, including scratches, cuts or bruises of the eyeball, corneal scratches and eye irritation.
You can obtain premixed homeopathic Euphrasia eye drops or create an eye rinse by dissolving Euphrasia Officinalis tablets in warm sterile water to be used on its own or in combination with a sea salt and purified water mixture. Flood the eye with the solution, or swab or squeeze the solution into or around the eye with cotton balls.
Organic Pet Digest recommends that "if your dog continues to keep its eye shut for most of the time, the injury may be more serious," and you should contact your veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic.
Aconitum Napellus
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Aconitum napellus is especially good for treating acute inflammatory eye injuries when it is given orally in the form of pellets during the early stages of the injury.
Calendula Officinalis
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In "Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs," Donald Hamilton explains that you can use Calendula Officinalis topically or orally as a remedy for infected eye wounds. He states that it&'s especially helpful for inflammation accompanied by pus.
Hypericum Perfoliatum
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Hypericum pellets, administered orally, works well for dogs and other animals that have penetrating wounds to the eyes and nerve-related eye injuries. Hypericum is especially useful for injured areas that are "rich in nerve supply, head injuries leading to retinal detachment or optic nerve damage," and can be a useful remedy for making a pain-relieving eye rinse to help heal abraded eye tissues," according to Natural Pet Care&'s Natural Pet Health blog.
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http://www.natural-pet-care.com/natural-pet-health-blog/treating-eye-complaints-in-horses-with-homeopathy/)
Silicea
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Silicea, an orally administered homeopathic remedy, treats injuries and abrasions to corneal tissue, blocked tear ducts and pus-causing foreign objects in the eye. It also helps reduce scarring.
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