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Greyhounds - Alternative Therapies

Updated April 2008

 

Over recent years there has been considerable renewed interest in the use of 'alternative' therapies as an addition (sometimes even replacement) to 'Western' style medicine in humans.

Often based on Chinese or Ayurvedic principles such therapies favour the use of naturally available ingredients. Here at G4U we are able to offer a number of articles that look at the possible use of alternative health care for greyhounds.

Please note that we always advise you to consult your vet if you are in any doubt about your greyhound's health and welfare. Alternatives remedies and standard animal health care can work very well together.

Greyhound Homeopathy - Homeopathy is not a new phenomenon - it has been used for thousands of years on both humans and animals. It is a gentle and holistic approach (heals the whole body not just the problem) and is therefore suitable for both physical and emotional problems. Homeopathy was used in Ancient Greece and since Samuel Hahnemann developed the scientific and philosophical foundations in 1796, its use has proved very popular. Today, homeopathy is making a comeback as people are beginning to realise that antibiotics and steroids are not the answer to every problem. Read more...

Flower Remedies for Greyhounds - When you start talking about Bach Flower Remedies most people look at you blankly. You then mention Rescue Remedy and the penny drops. People say “Oh yes I’ve used that before”. What most people don’t realize is that there are in fact 38 different Flower Remedies and that Rescue Remedy is a blend of 5 of them. The other thing that people forget is the not only can Flower Remedies be used by humans but they can also make a huge difference to animals. Read more...

Massage for Greyhounds - It is only natural that the benefits of massage are recognized and used on performance animals such as racing Greyhounds and horses. However it is not just high performance animals that can benefit from massage therapy. Animals that have succumbed to the effects of old age and suffer from arthritis and stiff painful joints, animals that have a condition such as hip or elbow dysplacia and animals who are recovering from operations such as a cruciate ligament repair or a broken limb. Massage therapy can benefit them all. Read More...