As the holiday season approaches, many of us experience the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations.
But it's not just humans who can get stressed out during this hectic time—our furries can, too.
From loud gatherings and strangers in the house, to changes in routine, animals can experience anxiety, stress, and other health issues during the festivities.
Fortunately, homeopathic remedies offer a natural way to support our furry friends through these challenges.
In this blog post, we’ll explore how homeopathy can help ease stress and anxiety, as well as support common ailments like digestive issues that often arise during Christmas time.
Whether your fur-baby is feeling overwhelmed or dealing with a holiday mishap, these remedies can offer comfort and relief.
Homeopathic Remedies to Help Your Fur-baby Mentally and Emotionally
Aconite - This is a great remedy for those cats/kittens that are feeling overwhelmed with having everyone in the house. Usually cats/kittens are used to being alone during the day and it can be quite frightening for them to have company 24/7. They tend to be easily startled and over-sensitive to noise. If your cat/kitten is showing signs of anxiety, is looking for somewhere to hide and they have a panicked look on their face; then this may be the remedy for them!
Arsenicum - This is a great remedy for those furries when they are very anxious, fearful and insecure. They just can't be left on their own as this is very frightening for them. They are quick to panic and need to be reassured. These are the animals that are going to demand attention, but this does nothing to reduce their insecurities. They need routine and anything outside of this tends to send them in to a fearful and anxious state.
Phosphorus - This remedy is a good overall support remedy for those fur-baby’s that are the life and soul of the Christmas festivities and just want to be included. Think of the puppy or kitten that just wants to be included in all of the fun, and these are your Phosphorus types. Although they just have to be included these are the animals that are going to high tail it out of the room if there are any sudden noises such as Christmas crackers going off. These types of noises are guaranteed to send them running from the room in a trembling mess.
Gelsemium - These are the fur-baby’s that need a lot of support, it kind of looks like they are going to fall over. Everything tends to droop with this remedy as they are so fearful that they don’t even have the strength to hold themselves up. This is such a great remedy if you have a fur-baby that tends to get quite over-excited, and they tend to have a little pee by accident!
Argentum Nitricum - This is a great remedy when the nervous systems are affected especially with anxiety. They can't bear to be on their own and they may become impulsive and unpredictable. These are the animals that will wait in anticipation for the next "bang". This could be a good remedy for when you are uncertain as to how your fur-baby is going to react around children, you might be a bit unsure as to which way it could go.
Homeopathic Remedies to Support Those Physical Ailments
Arnica – I recommend having this remedy on hand for those over-zealous furries that just want to play fetch all day long with the children in the backyard! This is a great remedy to help support those aches and pains that have been caused by over-exerting those muscles.
SOL – It’s very easy to forget that our animals; especially lighter-coated animals; suffer from the effects of our sun's harsh rays. Don’t forget to give your fur-baby regular doses of SOL throughout the day especially if they are out in the backyard, on the boat or out at the beach. In fact, anytime, anywhere outdoors!
Belladonna – This remedy is a must-have just in case your fur-baby does happen to get sun-burnt. Belladonna can help take that sting and burning sensation away and really help support that skin.
Nux vomica – If your fur-baby has over-indulged in the Christmas eating or potentially they have eaten something that they shouldn’t have, then this remedy is a must have! This remedy is really going to help support their digestive system and bring it back into a nice healthy balance.
In conclusion
As the holiday season unfolds, it's important to keep your fur-baby’s well-being in mind.
Homeopathic remedies offer a natural, effective way to support your animal’s health, reduce anxiety, and manage common holiday-related issues. With the right care, your pet can enjoy a peaceful and joyful Christmas alongside you.
If in doubt, always consult an animal homeopath or your veterinarian for tailored advice and to ensure the best care for your furry friends.
For all the remedies mentioned above, or if you're looking for a complete solution, check out our website shop where you can purchase these remedies specifically for your fur-baby’s needs.
We also offer acute kits for those unexpected moments. Keep your fur-baby feeling their best all season long!
