Generally, medicines are first tested on animals and than used by human beings. However, due to very high dilutions, homeopathic medicines have zero side effects and as such these remedies have been directly tested on human beings. Pets and their owners are lucky that such extensively tested remedies are now available for pets.
Though, a good, well-qualified and long term practicing homoeopath can treat any disease known to man but what Pet Owners usually encounter are injuries, food poisoning and shock, troubling their Pets. In such cases, following emergency homeopathic medicines are very helpful.
Arnica for injuries
Aconite for inflammation, shock and fear
Rhus-T Strains, sprains and swelling during treatment of fractured bones
Ruta Swelling of eyes and repair of soft tissues
(Homeo Dr. Sabeen Siddiqui) - After initial emergency treatment, always consult with a qualified medical practitioner.
Homeopathy is called natural cure system. It works well on those, who live a natural life. It means, people who keep themselves away from unnatural things like tobacco, drugs, narcotics, antibiotics and artificial (so called edible } things like food colors, preservants etc. This is why homeopathic medicine act well on children.
By the same token, such medicines are suitable to animals and birds, especially pets, who seldom eat unnatural things and their immune system and natural forces to help cure works well.