Our homœopathic range was introduced in 1997 in response to customer demand. It has been compiled in consultation with homooepathic veterinary advisors to ensure that the remedies offered are safe for you to give to your animals and so can be used with the same confidence as our other product ranges.

HOMOEOPATHIC POTENCIES

Homœopathic strengths, or potencies, seem unusual in so much as the more diluted the 'mother tincture' from which the remedy is prepared, the stronger the remedy. So a 6C remedy is the least potent and a 30C is the strongest. The higher the potency the quicker and deeper its reaction. The 30C potency is the highest that is normally available for self-administration.

EASY TO ADMINISTER

Each dispenser contains approximately 100 pillules and is unique as it enables the tiny pillules to be administered straight into the mouth of the animal without being touched by the hand, as this should be avoided when giving homoeopathic remedies. The inner vial of the dispenser is made of glass and care should therefore be taken to ensure this doesn't break and contaminate the remedies. A handy storage cassette box, which holds six remedies, is available.

DOSAGES

The dose is always the same for any size or breed of animal but the frequency of administration varies according to the condition being treated, as in the following example:-
One pillule every hour, or more frequently if necessary, for an acute condition or situation such as shock, trauma or injury where Arnica 15C would be the remedy. One pillule 3 or 4 times daily for longer term treatment such as sprains or strains where Symphytum 15C would be used.

It is preferable, but not essential, to avoid giving homœopathic remedies within 15 minutes of food or drink. In the past, some homœopaths advised that the remedies should not be given with strong smelling food or medicines, such as garlic. However having taken advice from today's foremost homoeopathic vets, we are pleased to be able to reassure clients that there is no need to discontinue giving garlic in any form while also giving homoeopathic remedies.

WHERE TO FIND OUT MORE

There are 13 remedies in the Dorwest range  covering a wide range of uses. We are unable to give therapeutic uses for these remedies but many books are available on the subject. We recommend the following books for those interested in increasing their knowledge of this subject. "People are Pets" by Francis Hunter, MRCVS, VETFFHom and Steven Kaye, PhD, MRPharmS "Homoeopathic First Aid for Pets" by Christopher Day, MRCVS, VetFFHom.

We will be pleased to provide you with a list of qualified Homoeopathic Veterinary Surgeons if required.