Plant Medicine For Your Pet's Health

By Catherine V. Testaratti

Today is all about natural herbal treatments for many ailments. How about those same herbal uses for our own pets. We are going to share some great herbal remedies for use with common ailments in our pets.

Aloe Vera has been used for treating burns, scrapes and cuts for years. We are now able to pass those cures onto our pets for the same injuries. Now this ancient old remedy can be used by our pets.

In addition, Aloe Vera will help your dog with gas or constipation. Mixing a small amount into your dog's food can help with internal issues of your dog. Externally, you can rub it on their coat and into their skin to heal the infected area.

The flower from the calendula herb can be used antifungal or anti-inflammatory but the majority of it usage is for cuts and wounds. You can also use this on wounds and cuts as well. This flower just keeps on providing us with medicinal uses as listed below.

The calendula herb's flower petals can be applied as a dressing for a wound. Additionally they can be made into a tea that will act as an antiseptic and for the prevention of bacteria. So many uses from one herb are truly a gift for both us and our pets.

Ginger has long been the remedy we all hear about with a cup of hot tea for a cold. The ginger root can be the cure for your pets upset stomach by making it into tincture or tea. The centuries old delicious cure for common colds is becoming common for your dogs too.

If that's not enough, then how about goldensel? This potent herb aids in the prevention of bacteria attaching to the walls of cells. How about those weepy eyes your dog has. Well, weep no more with goldenseal as a tincture or tea for washing their eyes.

Chamomile, California poppy and valerian are used as a cocktail to calm a hyper dog. Not only are they a calming agent for your dog, they can also lower his blood pressure or control asthma. Control those parasites and keep the blood pressure under control with a few drops of valerian along with tinctures, teas and extracts.

Using the above mentioned remedies for a healthier dog is not suggested as always without the consent of your veterinarian. Herbs are a great source of natural relief from aliments and will continue to cure many illnesses. Keep your happy pet healthy with our suggested remedies. - 31975

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