A really stupid study on pet anxiety to take place in Australia...
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 5:27 pm
Friends,
http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0 ... 20,00.html
failure. First, the regulators say that for this product to be allowed that
77% (!) of the animals have to be "cured" without any side effects. Doesn't
everyone wish that there was ONE drug, homeopathic or otherwise, that could
do this. Does this mean that we should not allow ANY drugs at all?
formula 3 times a day for 2 months. I wonder how many of these animals will
undergo a proving.
--Dana Ullman
Homeopathic medicine trial to relieve stress in pets
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For the first time Australian cats and dogs will be trialed on a homeopathic
medicine to treat frazzled nerves.
Makers of the treatment, called 'anxiety', say it will relieve symptoms of
stress in pets caused by thunderstorms, fireworks and car travel in animals.
Animals will be spilt into two groups and given either the real thing or
placebo formula which is dropped into the pets mouth at least three times
daily.
Vets and owners will not be informed on which group an animal belongs to
until after results have been collated.
Over three months the animals will be monitored for calm behaviour during
thunderstorms and fireworks and not drooling or throwing up while travelling
in cars.
To pass Australian regulations the herbal remedy, which will retail at $30
for a 15ml a bottle, will need to show no side-effects and 77 per cent of
owners must report that their animals have been cured by the medication.
The use of homeopathy in veterinary medicine is controversial. Critics say
current research, and scientific investigation is not of a high enough
standard to provide reliable data.
Research published in the scientific journal, the Lancet, said that in
people homeopathic medicine is no better for users than taking a sugar pill.
The Australian government does not usually issue permits to trial natural
medicine for animals. HomeoPet say they are the first.
Organisers currently have 70 pets on their books and hope to recruit a total
of 180 to legally complete the trial.
If you wish to be involved register directly with Sydney Animal Behaviour
Service on 02 9949 8511.
Dana Ullman, MPH
Homeopathic Educational Services
2124 Kittredge St.
Berkeley, CA. 94704
(510)649-0294
(800)359-9051 (orders only in the U.S.)
(510)649-1955 (fax)
dullman@igc.org OR dana@homeopathic.com
http://www.homeopathic.com
http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0 ... 20,00.html
failure. First, the regulators say that for this product to be allowed that
77% (!) of the animals have to be "cured" without any side effects. Doesn't
everyone wish that there was ONE drug, homeopathic or otherwise, that could
do this. Does this mean that we should not allow ANY drugs at all?
formula 3 times a day for 2 months. I wonder how many of these animals will
undergo a proving.
--Dana Ullman
Homeopathic medicine trial to relieve stress in pets
Article from: PerthNowFont size: Decrease Increase Email article: Email
Print article: Print Submit comment: Submit comment December 13, 2007
For the first time Australian cats and dogs will be trialed on a homeopathic
medicine to treat frazzled nerves.
Makers of the treatment, called 'anxiety', say it will relieve symptoms of
stress in pets caused by thunderstorms, fireworks and car travel in animals.
Animals will be spilt into two groups and given either the real thing or
placebo formula which is dropped into the pets mouth at least three times
daily.
Vets and owners will not be informed on which group an animal belongs to
until after results have been collated.
Over three months the animals will be monitored for calm behaviour during
thunderstorms and fireworks and not drooling or throwing up while travelling
in cars.
To pass Australian regulations the herbal remedy, which will retail at $30
for a 15ml a bottle, will need to show no side-effects and 77 per cent of
owners must report that their animals have been cured by the medication.
The use of homeopathy in veterinary medicine is controversial. Critics say
current research, and scientific investigation is not of a high enough
standard to provide reliable data.
Research published in the scientific journal, the Lancet, said that in
people homeopathic medicine is no better for users than taking a sugar pill.
The Australian government does not usually issue permits to trial natural
medicine for animals. HomeoPet say they are the first.
Organisers currently have 70 pets on their books and hope to recruit a total
of 180 to legally complete the trial.
If you wish to be involved register directly with Sydney Animal Behaviour
Service on 02 9949 8511.
Dana Ullman, MPH
Homeopathic Educational Services
2124 Kittredge St.
Berkeley, CA. 94704
(510)649-0294
(800)359-9051 (orders only in the U.S.)
(510)649-1955 (fax)
dullman@igc.org OR dana@homeopathic.com
http://www.homeopathic.com