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The Fur babies also!
Like humans, animals have used herbs since God created us. There are some differences for pets so always double-check your work. NO essential oils for dogs or cats internally, I along with many Veterinarians and Herbalists recommend not even diffusing essential oils with pets in the home. They process differently through the animal's liver and kidneys, if you can smell it it is getting into your bloodstream. Animals just like humans need to be cautious with herbs especially when using synthetic medication, pregnant or nursing.
Dogs will usually eat the powdered herbs and tinctures easily when added to food. My dogs know where their herbs are and get excited when I grab them like they are treats on their food. Cats are tricky. You want to mix it with super fishy-smelling food or get tincture way back in the throat. They will not be happy with tincture, and will likely drool and foam at the mouth.
Dosage chart for Dogs and Cats
Tinctures
Under 10lbs- 3 drops 2 times daily
10-20lbs- 5 drops 2 times daily
20-40lbs- 10 drops 2 times daily
40-60lbs- 20 drops 2 times daily
Over 60lbs -30 drops 2 times daily
Powdered herbs
Under 10lbs- 1/8 teaspoon 2 times daily
10-20lbs- 1/4 teaspoon 2 times daily
20-40lbs -1/2 teaspoon 2 times daily
40-60lbs- 3/4 teaspoon 2 times daily
Over 60lbs- 1 teaspoon 2 times daily
Bacterial and viral infections-
Boosting the immune system and attacking the bacteria or viruses.
Equal parts of astragalus, echinacea, olive leaf, siberian ginseng, and calendula.
Made with powdered herbs or tinctures, 2-4 times daily
Arthritis and inflammation-
Same for cats but NO willow bark, cats cannot have aspirin.
Equal parts of willow bark, turmeric, black cohosh, burdock root,
devil's claw, and yucca.
Working in multiple ways directly reducing inflammation, dulls nerves, relaxes muscles and by simulating the kidney and liver to eliminate toxins.
Made with powdered herbs or tinctures, 2 times a day.
Ringworm-
Made with tinctures, it is a fungal topical spray.
Equal parts of bergamot (monarda fistulosa) garlic, black walnut, and calendula.
Must keep the pet from licking for 30 minutes after applying 3-6 times daily.
Garlic is typically a no-no for animals but in this case even when they lick it, it is safe to use.
Digestive issues-
Equal parts of marshmallow root, ginger, chamomile, dandelion,
fennel, psyllium, and sage.
Use for diarrhea, constipation, food sensitivities, can help with almost any stomach issue. It is about giving the gut what it needs to solve its problems not covering up symptoms, guts are great at healing themselves.
Made with powdered herbs or tinctures, 2 times day.
Urinary tract issues-
Equal parts of marshmallow root, Dandelion leaf, corn silk,
gravel root, uva ursi leaf, and parsley root.
Kidney stones, bladder infections, FUS in cats, herbs can often help dogs with old age incontinence. Always have adequate water available for your pets.
Made with powdered herbs or tinctures, 2 times daily.
Older female dog incontinence-
Female dogs have 2 bladder sphincters, a internal and external. The internal is involuntary and estrogen-dependent the external is voluntary and not estrogen-dependent. So in older females when estrogen drops the internal sphincter is open often, when she lays down and relaxes into a deep sleep the external sphincter relaxes and allows urine to leak. More common in spayed dogs.
Equal parts of black cohosh, dong quia, red clover, marshmallow root, raspberry leaf, and siberian ginseng.
Made with powdered herbs or tinctures, 2-3 times daily.