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How to use Tissue Salts for Pets

How To Use Tissue Salts For Your Pets

More and more people are turning to biochemic tissue salts as effective natural remedies to support their health and wellbeing. But did you know that tissue salts are beneficial for pets too? Yes, these gentle and effective remedies can support dogs, cats, birds, horses, cows, and even wild animals!

What Are Tissue Salts?

Tissue salts, also known as biochemic or cell salts, are twelve essential mineral salts that occur naturally in the body to maintain good health. This therapy was first developed by Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schussler, a German physician, in the 19th century. He believed that most illnesses stem from imbalances of these minerals in the body.

Tissue salts help cells function effectively and regulate vital processes like digestion, nutrition, water balance, detoxification, and healing. According to Dr. Schussler, an imbalance in these 'cell salts' can lead to 'dis-ease.' By taking the appropriate tissue salt, balance is restored, and the body returns to a natural state of health.

Here are the twelve cell salts:

  • Calcium Minerals: Calcium Fluoride, Calcium Phos, Calcium Sulphate
  • Potassium Minerals: Kali Mur, Kali Phosphate, Kali Sulphur (known as Kali Mur, Kali Phos, and Kali Sulph)
  • Sodium Minerals: Natrum Phosphate, Natrum Sulphur, Natrum Mur (known as Nat Phos, Nat Sulph, and Nat Mur)
  • Other Minerals: Ferrum Phosphate (Ferrum Phos), Magnesium Phosphate (Mag Phos), and Silicea

These salts are absorbed directly into the cells, restoring balance and harmony in the body. The amazing thing is that their effects can be felt quite quickly, and best of all, there are NO side effects! Tissue salts can be used for treating acute conditions and as preventive measures. Isn't this a good enough reason to use tissue salts for your precious pet as well?

6 Common Pet Health Problems and How Tissue Salts Can Help

  1. Skin Problems
    Skin problems are the most common health issues facing pets. Whether it's dry, itchy skin, eczema, hot spots, or dandruff, Calc Sulph can help. It has a healing effect that helps maintain a healthy skin and coat. For best results, combine Calc Sulph with Feelgood Pets Skin & Coat Tonic, a herbal tonic designed for pet skin conditions, and Allergy Itch Ease or Itch Caps to relieve itching.

  2. Respiratory Problems
    If your pet suffers from respiratory infections, colds, or sinus issues, Ferrum Phos is an excellent choice. It works well during the first stages of any infection, providing quick relief from sneezing, coughing, and watery eyes. Ferrum Phos strengthens blood vessel walls and helps distribute oxygen and iron throughout the body, promoting healing. For watery eyes and a runny nose, Nat Mur is another helpful tissue salt that promotes water balance. These salts can be paired with herbal remedies like Respo-K and FeliSafe for respiratory health.

  3. Anxiety, Stress, and Nervousness
    Pets can experience anxiety, stress, and nervousness just like humans. If left unaddressed, these feelings can lead to behavioural and physical problems, such as fur and feather pulling. Kali Phos is a perfect tissue salt to soothe and calm anxious pets, especially during stressful situations like vet visits, thunderstorms, or moving homes. It works well alongside Feelgood Pets PetCalm or Calm Drops For Pets, promoting relaxation while restoring balance.

  4. Digestive Issues
    Digestive problems, such as diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, and gas, are common in pets. Nat Phos acts as a wonderful acid neutraliser and improves the absorption of fats and nutrients, promoting overall digestion. Nat Phos can also be combined with Feelgood Pets Digestive Support for chronic digestive problems in dogs and cats.

  5. Diabetes
    Diabetes is becoming increasingly common in pets, especially dogs and cats. Tissue salts can help restore balance to blood sugar and insulin levels and improve pancreatic health. Combining Kali Sulph, Nat Sulph, and Calc Phos can create an effective natural remedy for diabetes management.

  6. Sore Joints
    For pets suffering from stiff, swollen joints, arthritis, or degenerative joint disease, Calc Fluor is a beneficial tissue salt. It helps strengthen and restore elasticity to tissues, improving movement and promoting healthy ligaments, bones, and teeth. Use Calc Fluor alongside Nat Phos to neutralise excess acid in the joints and support joint health. Feelgood Pets MobiLive Pets or Devoted By Nature Easy Joints is also a great natural anti-inflammatory option for pets with painful joint conditions.

What is the Dosage for Tissue Salts in Pets?

Tissue salts can be taken preventatively or curatively. Preventive use is usually referred to as a 'maintenance dose,' typically taken 2–3 times daily. During acute symptoms, increase the frequency of dosage rather than the amount of tablets. For instance, a dog with chronic digestive problems might take the recommended tissue salts two to three times daily but increase to an hourly dose during flare-ups.

Recommended Maintenance Dosage:

  • Small Animals and Birds: 1 tablet dissolved in water; administer a third three times daily.
  • Cats and Dogs Under 5 kg: ½ tablet three times daily.
  • Dogs Between 6 kg and 20 kg: 1 tablet three times daily.
  • Dogs Over 20 kg: 2 tablets three times daily.
  • Horses: 5 tablets three times daily.

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As you can see, biochemic tissue salts offer a gentle, safe, and non-toxic treatment alternative for your pet’s overall health. While we highlighted six common conditions that respond well to tissue salts, many other pet ailments can also benefit from this holistic approach. Embrace the healing power of tissue salts for your furry friends today!

If you have any question, please contact us or leave a comment below for FREE health advice. We always love hearing from you!

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Comments

Bernice Winson - December 2, 2021

Which is the correct tablet to give my dog that is 10 years old for arthritis. And dosage etc…

Mari Pretorius - December 2, 2021

Hi,

My dog Peanut has chronic heart failure (CHF) and because of that, her kidneys are now failing. Can I use any of the tissue salts to treat this problem ?
Would appreciate any advice – thank you in advance.
PS. She is taking heart and waterpill from the vet but I would love to get her off that as I think this add to the toxins in her body.

Deborah - December 2, 2021

My elderly cat got very ill with a bacterial infection and abruptly lost 4lbs+. He developed an arrhythmia that I think was due to loss/imbalance of electrolytes. Would the tissue salts be the best thing to give him? Also drinks alot of water & urinates frequently during this, and is always hungry. May be hyperthyroidism as it does not seem to be diabetes.
Thank you!
Deb

Feelgood Health - November 15, 2021

Hi Reinette

Tissue salts can definitely assist with your cat’s water retention. Nat Mur Tissue Salt No. 9 helps with water balance, oedema and vitality.

For all elderly or ageing cats, we always recommend Immunity & Liver Support which is an excellent all-round tonic that helps to strengthen their systems and prevent any illnesses.

Saskia
Feelgood Health team

Reinettr - November 15, 2021

Hi
Will tissue salts help my elderly cat with water retention

Feelgood Health - October 5, 2021

Hi Maria

There are 4 main types of bladder stones in dogs, each of those has a different cause. Without knowing which stone it is, it’s very difficult to give advice. Did the vet confirm which type of bladder stone?

Types of bladder stones:
1. Struvite
2. Calcium oxalate
3. Cystine
4. Urate

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Saskia
Feelgood Health Team

Maria - October 5, 2021

My dog is prone to bladder stones due to previous bladder infection. On special diet royal kanine so to prevent stones. Very expensive and I am pensioner. What can I give her to recent. Bladder stones. Vet say it is too much minerals in dog food.

Feelgood Health Team - May 31, 2021

Good day Robyn

Thank you for your comment on our blog: Tissue Salts for Pets: 5 common health problems and how Tissue Salts can help!

For feline gingivitis, plaque build-up, and other concerns related to your cat’s dental hygiene and health, Osteo Synergy Tissue Salts are highly recommended.

If your cat experiences any infectionsor inflammation in their mouth, apply Colloidal Silver Gel to the infected gums to speed up healing.

P.S. Did you know that one of the leading causes of bad breath, unhealthy teeth and gum disease is diet and the type of food that you feed them? Cats fed a natural diet usually have healthy mouths. A poor diet (meaning any kibble diet, however “premium” it is) can be a direct cause of gum infection or unhealthy teeth. We recommend you feed your cat a raw food diet with some bone content, as close to a cat’s natural diet as possible.

You can also add a supplement such as EveryPet Formula or Vondi’s Multivitamin for some extra added vitamins and minerals!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Saskia
Feelgood Health Team

robyn webster - May 31, 2021

need to know which tissue salts would be good to treat feline gingervitus or severe
plague build up and inflammed gums.

Feelgood Health Team - November 26, 2020

Hi Mandy, thanks for your question! The tablets are 100% suitable for budgies, sprinkled in their food, or dissolved in water.

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