Herbal Remedies For Pets
Many from us have pets in our homes. We all agree with the fact that pets are not mere animals for us, rather they are like family members.
Therefore, before using herbs for treating pets, one thing should be keep in mind that pets have short digestive system than human beings. Pets are unable to digest fresh herbs as humans so tincture of herbs is a good option for treating pets like dogs, cats, and other small creatures.
Here are some herbs that can be helpful in treating various ailments of pets like aggression, anxiety, cancer, disobedience, constipation, gastric problems, diabetes, distemper, flatulence and gas, stress, bladder infection, liver infections, parasites, urinary tract infection, viral infections and tick bite. Prefer to give doses in small amounts many times a day instead of giving a heavy dose once.
Tincture of Aloe Vera is a good treatment for the problems like arthritis, allergies, over acid condition, intestinal infections and ulcers. Tea of Aloe Vera herb can also be given but the quantity should be according to the body weight of the animal. If pet’s body weight is around 40-50 kg., 10 ml tincture of aloe vera can be given.
Bee Pollen is a good herb for treating the problem of constipation, arthritis, urinary tract infection, viral infections and gastric problems. Bee Pollen is a rich source of calcium, protein, iron, Vitamin A, Thiamine, Riboflavin and Niacin (3 categories of Vitamin B).
If your pet is suffering from fungus infection, round worms, tapeworms, ring worms and parasites, black walnut is the best treatment for it. Black walnut acts as a de-wormer and is helpful in reliving inflammation and irritation caused by worms and parasites.
Chamomile herb is also very useful for treating pain, inflammation and gas problems of pets. Chamomile tea or juice can be given to pets for better results. Chamomile herb is very useful for the health of stomach and intestines. It improves digestion and increases appetite also. Catnip tincture is helpful in treating constipation and all problems related to stomach. Catnip tincture is purely organic and helps in strengthening immunity and nervous system.
Colloidal silver herb is a winter herb. It is very effective in strengthening immunity. It protects pets from ear, throat, lung and sinus infections during cold season. It is also useful in treating minor cuts, sores and rashes as it acts as an anti-biotic herb.
Corn silk tincture is useful in treating problems related with bladder. It is helpful for treating urinary tract problems and can also be used in treating problem of bedwetting and inconsistent leakage.
Essiac tincture and Echinacea Tincture both are helpful in treating tumors and various infections of pets. They help in strengthening their immune system. To get rid of fleas, do shampoo your pet with eucalyptus oil. Garlic tincture is also of use in treating this problem of your beloved pet.