Schuessler salts are suitable for the gentle treatment of various sensitivities in dogs. Your system is based on certain minerals. Minerals are vital elements that the body must be supplied with regularly through food. If the organism lacks one of these substances, your dog can get sick. A mineral deficiency is just as noticeable in the dog’s organism as it is in humans. The deficiency can be remedied with Schuessler salts. For the treatment of serious illnesses or if an illness lasts for a long time, the dog still has to go to the vet.
Tissue salts: homeopathic medicine by Dr. Wilhelm Schuessler in the 19th century
- Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schuessler wanted to create a simple method with which laypeople could also carry out a mineral treatment.
- Schuessler salts are said to prevent diseases. In addition, they should eliminate or alleviate existing complaints.
- Certain minerals can be assigned to different organs.
- The dosage should not be taken lightly but should be determined by a veterinarian or animal health practitioner, otherwise, damage can occur.
Classification of the Schuessler salts
Schuessler found in various pathological examinations that certain minerals can be assigned to different organs. He was able to isolate 12 minerals, which he then prepared homeopathically. The healing effect has developed through appropriate potencies. The 12 are functional resources that were later expanded to include supplements. Schuessler has clearly distanced himself from homeopathy. According to the German Medicines Act, Schuessler salts are classified as homeopathic medicines.
How can Schuessler salts help?
The balance of mineral salts can be disturbed by various factors. These include cold, heat, environmental toxins, and poor nutrition. The body, therefore, uses up its own memory. This leads to tissue breakdown, which leads to pathological changes in the blood and organs. These dysfunctions can manifest themselves through various symptoms. This includes exhaustion, poor wound healing, or constant colds.
If the mineral deficiency is eliminated, the body can recover. The minerals can be supplemented with Schuessler salts. Today it is no longer assumed that the missing substances will be replaced directly by the Schuessler salts. They are used in low potencies and thus stimulate processes in the body that enable it to compensate for the imbalances themselves.
Schuessler salts for dogs
Dogs are also exposed to various environmental influences. The food offered does not really provide the dog with everything he needs. Many feeds also contain additives that the dog has no use for. Toxins can therefore be deposited in his body. Changes can also appear in the skin and claws, the fur becomes shaggy and the mouth smells unpleasant. Organ and skeletal damage can occur later. Imbalances and deficiencies can be compensated for with Schuessler salts. However, it should always be remembered that they also have limits. The cause research should definitely be done by a veterinarian or animal health practitioner. Schuessler salts can be given to dogs in the form of globules or lactose tablets. They have a slightly sweet taste, which is why most dogs are very happy to accept them. Otherwise, they can be easily mixed into the feed or dissolved in the drinking water.
How are Schuessler salts for dogs dosed?
The size of the dog is critical to the dosage. The rule of thumb is that small dogs are given one tablet a day. Two tablets are used in dogs between 10 and 30 kilograms. Dogs over 30 kilograms are given two to four tablets a day. If there is an overdose, the dog shows it with diarrhea. The body excretes superfluous Schuessler salts that it cannot utilize again.
An excess can harm the dog just as much as an undersupply.
When should Schuessler salts not be used?
There are several situations that make it necessary to introduce your dog to a veterinarian.
- In the case of a mild illness, there is no improvement after three days;
- The clinical picture gets worse;
- It is a serious illness.
The Schuessler salts, therefore, do not have to be completely discontinued. In consultation with the veterinarian, they can be given further support. With Silicea, for example, wound healing can be accelerated after an operation.
Do Schuessler salts work at all?
There is always criticism that the Schuessler salts have no effect at all. Due to the different potentiations, almost nothing of the original substance can be detected in some dilutions. Many scientists rely on the scientifically proven extended placebo effect. Man believes that there is an improvement. This belief is transferred to the dog and makes the Schuessler salts effective. While some swear by Schuessler salts, others dismiss them as superfluous and ineffective. Ultimately, everyone has to decide for themselves whether they consider Schuessler salts to be effective.
Latin names
- Calcium fluoratum is for the bone system, especially in osteoarthritis and arthritis, and ensures the correct elasticity of the tissue;
- Calcium phosphoricum is a general tonic for the defense against illnesses and for recovery and recovery from weakness;
- Ferrum phosphoricum (D12) for inflammation and infections, moderate fever. It stimulates the immune system, blood formation, and blood circulation;
- Potassium chloratum (D6) for the mucous membrane and for severe inflammation such as a runny nose;
- Kalium phosphoricum for the nerves, to treat depressed mood, nervousness, and anxiety. It is also used for pain with muscle weakness, paralysis, incontinence, and high fever;
- Kalium sulfuricum (D6) for skin and coat. It stimulates the liver, supports detoxification and purulent inflammation. It has a regenerative function;
- Magnesium phosphoricum for sudden pain and cramps;
- Sodium chloratum (D6) regulates the acid-base balance and supports the formation of new cells;
- Sodium phosphoricum (D6) helps break down acids. The pH of the blood is stabilized;
- Sodium sulphuricum (D6) or Glauber’s salt helps detoxify as it stimulates the body’s excretory functions;
- Silicea or silicic acid can be found in all organs. It supports the development and stabilization of bones, tendons, and teeth;
- Calcium sulfuricum cleanses and detoxifies, especially with purulent main problems.
Whether someone wants to subject their dog to Schuessler therapy or not, of course, always depends on their own opinion. In any case, they do not harm the dog and can support him/her. If you are not sure, you can coordinate with your veterinarian.