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theby: Erika PhillipsHydrophobium (or Lyssin, as it is sometimes called), is the nosodeused for Rabies Miasm. The nosode is made from thesaliva of a rabid dog. Reaction to the rabies vaccine is a verycommon occurrence and the side effects can be devastating.As you read the symptom list below, you might notice manysimilar behaviors in your pet or those of your friends and/orfamily. The rabies vaccine is known to cause swelling of thebrain and therefore has numerous effects on sensory organs.The symptom picture includes but is not limited to;Everything is made worse by water; aggression, urination, seizures,headaches, salivationConvulsions made worse by running water or bright lightsIncreased aggression, trouble focusing, difficulty in trainingBluish discoloration of woundsIntolerance of heatProlapsed uterusScanty urineCloudy urineAbnormal sexual desireThick, stropy saliva usually accompanied by swollen glands andsore throat.Has an intense fear of being alone.Desire to bite and snap. Biting/snapping at air, flies, pillows,toys, dog dishes, heelsSensitivity to light, dilation of pupils, dullness, blindness,watery eyes, bloodshot, redDrinks lots of water despite the physical aversionCan be dysentery with loose dark stools or partially digestedfood or constipation with very dark stool, sometimespainful with the passing of foreign objects likewool or cotton ( from shredding toys or clothing)During phrensical fits, snapping motions are made withthe jaw in an involuntary or spasmodic character, bearingsome resemblance to the motions of bitingA chilling, biting, burning sensation on inner side ofright upper lip, as if a corroding acid had touched thespot ; sensation passes up and back, in a lesser degree,to the right nasal cavity, where it produces tickling andsneezing; subsequent increase of saliva. Swollen lymphglands, difficulty swallowingTongue usually moist and clean; frequently slightly coatedmore seldom dry and thickly coatedTongue coated with thin layer of yellowish white fur.The Rabies Nosode can be used as a prophylaxis and to treatthe disease itself.For chronic cases, Lyssin ( Hydrophobium) should be given ineither a 30C liquid dose daily for 3-4 weeks or in 200C once aweek for 4-5 doses. Note that each case is unique and shouldbe analyzed by a professional as not all cases will respond toLyssin alone and may need to be followed up with subsequentremedies. Lyssin given immediately after a rabies vaccine in a30c dose has been known to have a marked effect on the potentialside effects of the vaccine itself.Considering the symptoms of the Rabies Miasm, it is evidentthat there are a large numbers of dogs suffering from vaccineinducedbehavior and health issues. Many of these issues areimporoperly diagnosed as other diseases and treated accordinglyif unsuccessfully. If your dog has health or behavior issueswhich have not responded to other treatment, a closerlook at Lyssin or Hydrophobium may be a good idea. Evencommon problems such as Parvo, Distemper, aggression, seizuresand blindness can be traced back to a Rabies Miasm.www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com September/October 2010 | 11