# Are there any homeopathic veterinarians? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [October 23, 2000, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-homeopathic-veterinarians/38009 "2000-10-23T20:38:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Stupendous\_man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a8b319/32.png) [@Stupendous\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stupendous_man)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2000, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-homeopathic-veterinarians/38009/21 "2000-10-24T22:12:46Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Kim \* > \*\*Check out Sota Instruments on the net. They sell something called a magnetic pulsar (among other things) I have eliminated a very sore lump in my armpit (obviously lymph) by using it and a friend has eliminated a breast lump. Please all, don’t climb all over me for not going to a doctor. I take responsibilty for my own health and do not trust the medical profession. > > K. \*\* Their web site appears to be down, so I was unable to investigate them at the source… On their main page the following messge is displayed: "Due to on-going political circumstances and pressures related to governmental organizations, our website will be “under construction” until further notice. We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Our office is open to service you otherwise. Thank-you! " However, thanks to the wonderful internet, they were plenty of other sites available that gave me the story on this company… For example, this link: [http://www.politicsofhealth.com/SOTA/SOTA-HPB.htm](http://www.politicsofhealth.com/SOTA/SOTA-HPB.htm) shows a probable reason why the company’s web site might not be up any longer… Seems that they were in violation of some government regulations… This company has quackery written all over it, and I surely hope that you never contract a serious illness that requires true medical attention, or you could be in serious trouble. A couple of coincidential “healings” do not prove a product effective… I strongly recommend that you consult [http://www.quackwatch.com](http://www.quackwatch.com) to learn more about scam artists, and how they market their products. Incidentally, what was it that caused your distrust of doctors? ---
**Author:** ![David\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/51bf81/32.png) [@David\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_B)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-homeopathic-veterinarians/38009/22 "2000-10-25T00:13:00Z")
Connor said: > [@](#): > > I thought placebos could only work if the person taking them thought that they were taking medicine. Last time I checked, dogs don’t have much insight in the medical field. Actually, I’ve been trying to research this question for a Straight Dope Staff Report. I know there are a few research articles out there, but I haven’t been able to get my hands on 'em. But, in summary, the placebo effect does indeed work on animals to some extent. Perhaps not the same extent as humans, but it’s definitely there. For one thing, just giving them the extra attention can, as with humans, give them support that may make them feel better. Furthermore, if the humans giving them the treatment expect them to get better, they may indeed help the placebo effect along by either seeing them getting better when they really aren’t, or by giving them the attention I noted earlier. I know this isn’t a full answer, but if it was, I’d have that report done. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-homeopathic-veterinarians/38009/23 "2000-10-25T00:33:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by David B \* > \*\*Connor said: > > > [@](#): > > > > I thought placebos could only work if the person taking them thought that they were taking medicine. Last time I checked, dogs don’t have much insight in the medical field. > > Actually, I’ve been trying to research this question for a Straight Dope Staff Report. I know there are a few research articles out there, but I haven’t been able to get my hands on 'em. > > 🙂 \*\* I’m trying to dig out the reference, but IIRC, the placebo effect works brilliantly - on the owners. “Fido was so much better after the acupucture - the festering sores were worse of course, and he died after three days, but you could see he was happy in his eyes.” ---
**Author:** ![David\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/51bf81/32.png) [@David\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_B)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-homeopathic-veterinarians/38009/24 "2000-10-25T02:08:43Z")
Hey, if you can find any references, please let me know! If I use them, you might be made famous in a Straight Dope Staff Report! ---
**Author:** ![Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Tapioca\_Dextrin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tapioca_Dextrin)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-homeopathic-veterinarians/38009/25 "2000-10-25T03:47:32Z")
The article I was referring to was on the radio about three years ago, but here are few other things I’ve picked up for you (lazy moderators - bet Cecil isn’t paying you enough) general reviews at 🙂 [http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/docs/becktest/buffington/Dreamweaver/DDT/new%20pages/NA&C.htm](http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/docs/becktest/buffington/Dreamweaver/DDT/new%20pages/NA&C.htm) [http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/vjs/www/med/homeop.html](http://www.phys.hawaii.edu/vjs/www/med/homeop.html) a critique of dog acupuncture at :rolleyes: [http://www.seanet.com/~vettf/CompLet.htm](http://www.seanet.com/~vettf/CompLet.htm) and chiropractice for pets at :eek: [http://familyinternet.com/chiropractor/06DD/chirovet.html](http://familyinternet.com/chiropractor/06DD/chirovet.html) magnetic therapy for horses 😕 [http://www.seanet.com/~vettf/MAG.htm](http://www.seanet.com/~vettf/MAG.htm) horse acupuncture at 😛 [http://www.prioritiesforhealth.com/1102/acu.html](http://www.prioritiesforhealth.com/1102/acu.html) and [http://www.seanet.com/~vettf/Fools.htm](http://www.seanet.com/~vettf/Fools.htm) oral joit supplements for horses at :o [http://www.seanet.com/~vettf/Oral\_GAGs.htm](http://www.seanet.com/~vettf/Oral_GAGs.htm) ---
**Author:** ![David\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/51bf81/32.png) [@David\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_B)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2000, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-homeopathic-veterinarians/38009/26 "2000-10-26T03:12:14Z")
Colin said: > [@](#): > > bet Cecil isn’t paying you enough You sure got that right! Thanks for the links! I’ll check 'em out tomorrow. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-homeopathic-veterinarians/38009.md?page=1)