**Please see the disclaimers/information below**
For illnesses that are not acute, the following herbals have been traditionally used on pets. ALL listed herbs contain precautions similar to those of human precautions (some contain additional precautions specifically for pets). Do not use on pregnant or nursing pets or pets that are on any type of medication. Do not use alcohol-based tinctures on CATS. Glycerites are preferred for use on cats.
Always consult a professional or written literature to assure appropriate safety guidelines for your pet. This information is a general listing and is to be used for educational purposes only.
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TEASEL ROOT - NOT JUST FOR DOGS & HUMANS ... BUT HORSES TOO! Here is an interesting article for use of Teasel Root Tincture with DOGS: "WHOLE DOG JOURNAL".
HORSE owners indicate the same dosage for a human works well for their horses. They put the teasel drops onto/into a favorite treat to ensure they get the tincture directly and entirely. With animals, you need to follow their signs as to whether the dosage is correct. Same as people.....
Agrimony
Alfalfa (Do not use on cats.)
Astralgus
Bee Pollen
Cat's Claw Bark
Burdock
Chickweed
Coltsfoot (Short-term use only.)
Dandelion
Echinacea (Short-term use only.)
Eyebright
Feverfew (Do not use on cats.)
Ginger
Goldenseal
Gotu Kola
Hawthorn (Do not use on cats.)
Lemon balm
Licorice (Do not use on cats. For short-term use on dogs only.)
Lobelia
Mullein
Nettle Leaf
Oatstaw
Olive Leaf
Passionflower
Pau d'Arco
Raspberry Leaf
Red Clover (Do not use on cats.)
Saw Palmetto
Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthero)
St. John s Wort
Slippery Elm
Teasel Root (For dogs and horses.)
Turmeric
Valerian
White Willow Bark (Do not use on cats.)
MUSHROOM EXTRACTS:
Cordyceps
Maitake
Reishi
Shiitake
SUGGESTED DOSAGES: 1-2 drops per 2 lbs of pet body weight - up to 3 times per day. (Please note that extracts will come with dosage directions for human consumption only, unless otherwise noted. Adjust accordingly to your pet needs.)
Do not use alternative therapies while on traditional medicines without discussing with your pet's health care practitioner.
Only introduce one supplement at a time. Should any adverse reactions occur, discontinue use of any alternative therapy and consult your regular veterinarian or local animal hospital immediately.
