Helpful Herbs for Dogs
We all love our canine friends and their care is important particularly when our best friends are suffering or have a chronic condition like Allergies.
Two years ago my boxer dog came in from doing her business and she was lumpy all over! Panic stricken I grabbed the Benadryl and gave her two immediately. I was keeping Bees at the time and was concerned she had been stung and was experiencing a reaction. Then the scratching began!
Lola at her worst
Looking better
It turned out not to be the Bees, but a severe allergy had been triggered by something growing at that time of the year which was early summer. I started researching treatments that might help her.
Lola the Boxer dog has to take a prescription for her allergies, but I do supplement with herbal medicines that are safe and do not interact.
Lola now after 1 year of treating her chronic allergies and arthritis!
Some compounded herbals medicines from the CHI Institute when Lola was a teaching dog for the graduate students. She is going back Friday for a second opportunity to enrich their learning experience.
Read about Lola’s last visit to the CHI Institute
Below is a list of herbs with the associated health issues.
Always check with a vet prior to using anything herbal on dogs! Never use on cats without talking to a expert first, their biology differs from canines.
Alfalfa
Cancer prevention
Helps dogs with arthritis
Good for puppy growth
Aloe-for topical use Only
Minor burns; wounds
Fleabites
Have used on Lola
Burdock
Aids arthritis
Good for the liver
Immune booster
Works well!
Calendula-for topical use Only
Excellent wound healer
For minor cuts and burns
Helps skin problems
Used on Lola in powder capsule form
Chamomile
Calms hyperactive dogs
Helps dogs with GI problems
Topical use for skin problems
Helps Lola with sleep
Dandelion
Nutritious
Diuretic
Good for the liver
Echinacea
Immune booster
Anti-viral & antibacterial
Good for pain relief
Garlic in small doses
Boosts liver & immunity
Anti-bacterial & anti-viral
Repels fleas & ticks
Ginger
Good for GI problems
*Relieves pain & nausea
Improves blood circulation
Works well for upset stomachs
Hawthorn
Good for older dogs
Excellent heart tonic
A powerful antioxidant
Hemp
Good for older dogs
Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative
Calming and soothing
Lemon Balm
Calming
Helps digestion
Eases muscle pain
Licorice
Relieves coughing & pain
Helps with Addison's disease
Good for skin problems
Milk Thistle
Excellent liver support
Aids dogs with pancreatitis
Good for leptospirosis
Mullein
Good for dogs with a cough
Anti-bacterial
Good for infections
Neem-for topical use Only
Good for dogs with skin problems
Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral
Flea and pest repellent
Nettle
Good for allergies
Helps anemic dogs
Rinse for skin irritations
Parsley
Helps dogs with bad breath
Helps anemic dogs
Helps dogs with UTIs
Rose
Good for skin problems
GI problems
Antibacterial
St. John’s Wort
For depressed/anxious dogs
Slippery Elm
For diarrhea/constipation
Treats stomach ulcers
Soothes painful cough
Turmeric
Anti-inflammatory
Helps fight cancer
Supports liver
Herbs Not Safe for use in Dogs, always check with a vet prior to using anything herbal!
Excess amounts of garlic
Comfrey
Tea Tree Oil
Pennyroyal
Wormwood
Always check with a vet prior to using anything herbal to ensure it’s not toxic or one that interferes with another prescribed medication!
I'm wondering how you would administer some herbs that need to be taken internally like chamomile or burdock for example. Would you dry the leaves and make a tea to add to their water?
Actually, I get mine compounded and the herbs are ground and placed in capsules. I give then to her in a treat. I suppose some could be sprinkled over food in a dryer form or possibly made into a tincture.
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I cant even tell when a dog has arthritis, but this knowledge shared will always come in handy some day. Thanks for sharing helpful herbal remedies that work for dogs, and other pets maybe?
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A dog will limp or have difficulty getting up if they are arthritic. Thanks for stopping by.