At the time of writing, his petition had gained more than 3,000 signatures, over 1,100 of which are from practising vets. But which side of the debate should you believe?
What is Homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a complementary or “alternative” medicine, based around the central principle that “like cures like”. Practitioners of homeopathy believe that a substance that causes certain symptoms can also help to remove those symptoms, if it is diluted to extremely low levels before it is administered.
Does Homeopathy Work?
The big point of contention in the debate over homeopathic medicine is whether or not it actually works, and it is on this point that the two sides disagree.
Mr Chambers, the instigator of the petition, said: “Homeopathy should not be confused with herbal medicine. Many herbal medicines have some merit, and it is not the same as a ‘holistic’ approach to medicine. Homeopathy is not effective.
“It is based on the premise that 'like cures like' for which there is no scientific evidence. Ingredients are then diluted to the point where not one molecule of the original substance remains.