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Collie with ivermectin poisoning recovered after homeopathy treatment

By Opmeer, R J·Published in Tijdschrift voor diergeneeskunde·1997·View original on PubMed

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Original publication title: [How the Similia principle of homeopathy resolved an emergency. Case history of ivermectin poisoning in a Collie].

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Plain-English summary

A Collie was brought in for severe ivermectin poisoning, which was not improving with standard treatments. Since this breed often has a poor prognosis with such poisoning, the veterinarian decided to try a homeopathic remedy that diluted the poison. Remarkably, after receiving this treatment, the dog's condition improved quickly, and he was almost fully recovered within a week. This case shows that homeopathy can sometimes be effective in emergencies like this.

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Abstract

The condition of a Collie with ivermectin poisoning worsened rapidly despite allopathic treatment. Given that the prognosis of this type of poisoning is poor in this breed, it was decided to use a homeopathic dilution of the poison. After administration, the dog's condition improved rapidly, and the animal recovered almost completely within a week. In this situation application of the Similia principle of homeopathy was effective.

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Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9045393/