Category: Pets and Animals

May 31, 2023

Leptospirosis in Dogs- Natural Treatment with Herbal Remedies

Abstract

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can affect both human beings and animals. The survival rate and the symptoms may differ slightly but the cause and agent are the same in both cases. Dogs of every breed, sex, and age are susceptible to this bacterial disease. Most of the time dogs get recovered from this disease but severe cases that include organ damage may hamper the life of dogs. In this article, we will be discussing all the possible causes and deprecations along with the ayurvedic medicines to completely recover the condition of leptospirosis in dogs.

Leptospirosis in Dogs

Introduction

Canine Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by an infectious bacterial agent “Leptospira”. The infection can reach your dog through the urine of infected wild animals. The disease not treated can affect the liver, kidneys, and other abdominal organs leading to their failure. The bacteria can enter the dog’s body through contact with infected urine, bacteria can enter through open cuts and wounds on the dog’s skin. The incubation period for Leptospirosis is four to eleven days. This disease mainly hampers the dog’s liver and kidney’s proper functioning.

Ayurvedic Aspect

Since leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that is caused by bacteria, which is found in the urine or simply in unhygienic places. These bacteria can be considered as ‘Krimi’ in Ayurveda and thus they are responsible for this infectious disease spread. The Krimi enter the body and compromise with the immune system of the human body or animal body in the same way, which leads to the imbalance of other body functions. To deal with such infections one needs to maintain proper hygiene followed by other methods. Herbal medicines by Planet Ayurveda used to manage these infectious diseases by eliminating the toxins from the body from its roots are described in detail further in this article. So, go through the article to have complete knowledge about it.

Causes

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that is caused by bacteria that is present in the urine of infected animals. Dogs have the habit of smelling and licking the urine of other dogs. Infected urine releases the bacteria into the environment and when your dog comes in contact with those bacteria it causes leptospirosis.

Symptoms

Symptoms can vary from breed to stage of infection, but some common symptoms in dogs infected with leptospirosis are

  • Fever
  • Vomiting
  • Hypothermia
  • Diarrhea
  • Weakness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Stiffness
  • Jaundice

Bleeding disorders

  • Hematemesis
  • Epistaxis
  • Melena

Also, Mild to Moderate Thrombocytopenia

  • Muscular pain
  • Lymphadenopathy

Severe Case Symptoms

  • Uveitis (rare)
  • Kidney disease
  • Hepatopathy
  • Respiratory diseases
  • Unfortunately death in rare but serious cases of Canine leptospirosis

Diagnosis

Canine leptospirosis is diagnosed through various lab tests investigations that include one or more of the following

  • Complete blood count
  • Blood coagulation test
  • Checking for hemorrhages
  • Serologic testing of tissues
  • Thoracic and abdominal radiographs
  • Ultrasound abdomen
  • Microscopic findings
  • DNA-PCR test
  • Urinalysis

Treatment

Treatment includes the usage of various drugs to control the disease progression.

  • Oral medications
  • Antiemetics
  • Antimicrobial therapy
  • Fluid therapy
  • Renal replacement therapy
  • Appetite stimulators
  • Early Vaccine therapy is recommended for its prevention

Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda for the Treatment of Leptospirosis in Dogs

Herbal medications – Side effects-free recovery from the disease is the main aim of Planet Ayurveda’s Ayurvedic treatment. It is a GMP-certified Ayurvedic company that manufactures 100% pure authentic natural medicines. These medicines are prescribed worldwide for the treatment of many human and animal diseases. Our ayurvedic medicines have been treating patients very effectively for 2 decades without any complaints. The medicines of Planet Ayurveda that are being used in the treatment of Canine Leptospirosis are

Product List

  1. Mutrakrichantak Churna
  2. Mahashankh Vati
  3. Punarnava Mandur
  4. Sanjivani Vati

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A detailed description of these medicinal preparations, their working, how they manage to recover the disease, and their other health benefits are described below.

1. Mutrakrichantak Churna

This churna will help to balance the doshas in the body and will suppress the abnormal symptoms of the kidneys and urinary system. A combination of herbs like- Varun (Crataeva nurvala), Bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), and Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) supports a healthy urinary system by eliminating the toxins and improving the abnormal symptoms.

Dosage- Give ½ teaspoon of this syrup to your dog twice daily.

2. Mahashankh Vati

This Vati is prepared with a combination of various potent herbs such as – Hingu (Ferula asafetida), Shunthi (Zingiber officinalis), Chincha (Tamarindus indica), Five types of salt- Samudra lavana (Common salt), Romaka lavana (Earthen salt), Saindhava lavana (Rock salt), Vida lavana (Black salt), and Sauvarchala lavana (Sochal salt), chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Saikharika (Achyranthes aspera), Amla (Emblica officinalis), etc. These herbs and minerals together deplete the abnormal symptoms of canine leptospirosis due to their antipyretic, analgesic, digestive, etc properties.

Dosage- Give 1 tablet of Mahashankh Vati twice daily, 10 minutes before the dog’s meal.

3. Punarnava Mandur

This classical tablet formulation of Planet Ayurveda has excellent properties to improve the blood count and decrease urinary abnormalities altogether. Its main active ingredient- Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) along with Pippali (Piper longum), Chavya (Piper chaba), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Mandoor Bhasma (Ferric oxide calx), etc. Using this churna with mutrakrichantak churna will boost the recovery process and will undoubtedly support overall body health.

Dosage- Give 1 tablet of Punarnava twice daily.

4. Sanjivani Vati

This herbal preparation consists of herbs such as Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Ginger (Zingiber officinalis), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Shudh Vatsnabh (Aconitum ferox), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), and Shudh Bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium), etc. This vati is a powerful combination to remove endotoxins from the body. It increases digestive fire along with Vata and kapha dosha balancing, which will burn out all the toxins and make the body energetic and free from toxins by eliminating them. This will improve the general condition of your dog.

Dosage- Give 1 tablet twice a day.

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4030 (India), +91-172-521-4030 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 9915-593-604

Conclusion

Ayurveda treats canine leptospirosis by strengthening the dog’s body internally. Every dog owner wants a side effects-free treatment for their beloved pets to avoid the added complications. These ayurvedic medicines help to improve your dog’s quality of life. Choose Ayurveda for the definite recovery of your dog. For any queries visit us at www.planetayurveda.com

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May 27, 2023

Equine influenza, Respiratory Disease of Horses – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

ABSTRACT

Equine influenza is the respiratory disease of the horses which is very contagious and spreads very quickly among the young horses. Horses aging between 1-5 years old are more prone to this infection. It has affected horses in many countries except few countries like Iceland and New Zealand. Some of the severe epidemics are seen in countries like Japan, China and Australia where thousands of horses got affected. This infection is not deadly except in weak and debilitated horses. This article contains all the information about Equine influenza and its Ayurvedic treatment.

INTRODUCTION TO EQUINE INFLUENZA

Horses and other equidae are commonly affected by this respiratory illness called Equine influenza. It is very contagious in nature and especially for the young or new born horses. Two subtypes of influenza A virus are responsible for the causation of the infection. Outbreak of Equine influenza causes major losses to the industry dealing with equines and usually occurs in areas where large numbers of horses are kept together or they gather for races, shows and events. This virus has gained access to larger areas like across the countries due to the transportation of the horses from one part to other.

Equine influenza

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF EQUINE INFLUENZA

Equine influenza as per Ayurveda is caused due to the vitiation of any of the three doshas, i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Predominantly the influenza is resulted from aggravation of Pitta and Kapha dosha resulting in formation of phlegm, nasal discharges which are yellow or green, fever, cough, and shivering.

CAUSES OF EQUINE INFLUENZA

Equine influenza is caused by strain of influenza A virus, i.e. H strain and N strain where H means hemagglutinin and N means neuraminidase. These both names are of protein which resides on the surface of a virus that helps them invade the cells. The influenza A virus can cause illness in both humans and animals and can pass the barrier of the species causing severe symptoms and resulting in the origin of pandemics.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EQUINE INFLUENZA

As it is a highly infectious illness which has a high transmission rate with short incubation time in the horses, i.e. 1-3 days only. Healthy horses get infected from the affected one by coming in contact with contaminated brushes, buckets or tack and also by infected coughing horses. An entire barn can get affected by the coughing of an infected horse. Even after the 14 days of the post infection, the infected horses are infectious and can transfer the illness to other healthy horses. Even some horses are also reported to be asymptomatic who shed the virus without getting sick themselves. Some of the signs and symptoms of Equine influenza are:

  • Fever
  • Nasal discharge
  • Lethargy
  • Cough
  • Weakness
  • Loss of appetite
  • In severe cases there can occur destruction of lung and throat cells

This illness also makes horses susceptible to other secondary infections like bacterial pneumonia for the first 2-3 weeks post infection.

DIAGNOSIS OF EQUINE INFLUENZA

The clinical signs alone cannot be sued for the diagnosis of Equine influenza as the signs and symptoms are similar to those of other respiratory illnesses. Certain diagnostic tests like virus isolation from the nasal swab samples are done which is to be done soon after infection as testing too late can make the test negative. Quantitative PCR test is done to confirm the diagnosis as it is fast, accurate, sensitive, and specific.

TREATMENT OF EQUINE INFLUENZA

Conventional treatment of Equine influenza in the horses who are asymptomatic or have only mild symptoms include supportive care and rest only. However those horses who have major symptoms should be on rest, discontinue the training for at least one week. In case of high fever, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are administered. Further antibiotics are prescribed where the horse develops purulent nasal discharge, continuous fever, or pneumonia. Give them a good time to recover.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF EQUINE INFLUENZA

As there is vitiation of the dosha, hence the Ayurvedic treatment will aim at pacifying these doshas and restoring their balance. Also in Ayurveda the emphasis is more given on condition of host, i.e. Prakruti and vikruti rather than the nature of infectious agents. There are many herbs in nature which possess natural qualities to eliminate these infective agents and restore the balance of the dosha, bringing back health.

HERBAL REMEDIES BY PLANET AYURVEDA FOR EQUINE INFLUENZA

Herbal Remedies at Planet Ayurveda are prepared with pure and authentic herbs that not only possess qualities to treat illness in humans but in animals as well. These herbal remedies are also free from any kind of synthetic color, dye, additives, preservatives, chemicals or yeast. For Equine influenza Planet Ayurveda offers a combination of herbal remedies.

Products List

  1. Vasaka capsule
  2. Aller-G care
  3. Tulsi capsule
  4. Praanrakshak churna
  5. Curcumin capsule

Herbal Remedies for Equine influenza

Herbal remedies for Equine influenza

Products Description

1. Vasaka capsule

This herbal formulation is prepared from standardized extract of Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica) herb. Vasaka herbal capsules help in annihilating the cough and other respiratory troubles other than preventing the lung damage.

Dosage- Give 4 capsules twice daily with or after meals.

2. Aller G- Care

Shirish (Albizialubbock), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Neem (Azadirachta indica)and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) are the herbs used in Aller-G care capsules. These multi herbal capsules help in boosting the weak immune response, and help in treating symptoms related to respiratory infections.

Dosage- Give 4 capsules twice daily with or after meals.

3. Tulsi capsule

Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) is the herb used in the standardized form in preparation of Tusli, single herb capsules which enhance herb’s medicinal properties. These herbal capsules help in alleviating different types of respiratory ailments like infections, cough, and also boosts immunity.

Dosage- Give 2 capsules twice daily with or after meals.

4. Praanrakshak churna

Praanrakshak churna is a therapeutic combination of herbs like Dalchini (Cinnamomum zeylanica), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Shirish (Albizia lebbeck), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Anantmool (Tylophora asthmatica), Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica), and Kantkari (Solanum xanthocarpum). This herbal churna aids normal breathing, treats cough and helps in correcting the lung damage.

Dosage- Give 5gm twice daily with or after meals.

5. Curcumin capsule

These medicinally potent capsules are prepared from active component of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) i.e. Curcumin. Regular intake of Curcumin capsules help in preventing infections, boost immunity and prevent damage to throat and lung cells.

Dosage- Give 4 capsules twice daily with or after meals

Contact my assistant to provide you the costing / ordering and delivery information at – costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or call at +91-172-5214040

CONCLUSION

There are many herbs present in nature which can help in treating the Equine influenza naturally. Early diagnosis and correct type of treatment can save the horse from developing any complications.

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