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The immune system is the central pillar of health not only in humans but also in animals. Conversely, immune disorders can favour the onset of diseases. Therefore, it is of great importance to always take into account the immune status of our four-legged patients as well. In this sense, micro-immunotherapy (low-dose immunotherapy) is increasingly being used successfully in veterinary medicine as a gentle immunoregulatory treatment.
In daily veterinary practice, micro-immunotherapy represents a valuable treatment approach in the management of various disease patterns in animals. These can range from inflammatory, infectious to oncological diseases, among others. The immune system can be supported in a beneficial way so that it can regain its balance, thus paving the way towards recovery and a better quality of life.
Complementary Medicine for Animals – Gentle Immune Regulation
There are numerous diseases for which treatment with cortisone or antibiotics, which can weaken the immune system, is possible but not always necessary. These include allergies, autoimmune diseases, many inflammatory diseases, but also mild colds. Not only for humans is a gentle therapy a suitable alternative in these cases, animals also benefit in many cases from gentle and holistic treatment approaches. Micro-immunotherapy aims to support the body’s immune defence – it offers help for self-help, so that taking medication can often be dispensed with. In the case of other diseases, micro-immunotherapy in animals can in turn accompany conventional medical measures and thus, for example, mitigate unpleasant side effects by bringing the organism as a whole back into balance. Due to the natural ingredients, the holistic treatment is very well tolerated and does not burden the animal’s body.
How Does Micro-immunotherapy Work its Effect in Animals?
The mode of action of micro-immunotherapy in pets is identical to that in humans. Body-own immune messengers (cytokines), which are involved in the body’s natural defence function, are absorbed and transported by the lymphatic system to the appropriate sites. Depending on the pet’s condition, a specific micro-immunotherapy formula is chosen. The absorbed cytokines coordinate the natural course of the immune reaction, thus supporting the immune response. As a result, the immune system is strengthened, allowing it to act on its own against harmful pathogens.
An Example of Micro-immunotherapy for Dogs: Arthritis Treatment
One of the most under-diagnosed diseases in dogs is arthritis, which usually severely limits the musculoskeletal system. In contrast to arthrosis, arthritis is not a degenerative change in the form of wear and tear, but a chronic inflammation of the joints. The animals are often sensitive to pain in the affected areas. In addition, the joint is often swollen, reddened or even warm. Triggers for arthritis include infectious diseases (e.g. Lyme disease) and some autoimmune diseases.
Micro-immunotherapy for dogs and other animals addresses the cause, the inflammatory reaction. The cytokines administered in physiological concentrations are intended to downregulate the pro-inflammatory immune messengers and at the same time upregulate the anti-inflammatory immune messengers. In this way, the immune imbalance is to be readjusted so that inflammation decreases.
