Nature’s Herbs for Pets

Essential oils and Pets

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cataloged more than 80,000 herbs, many of which are thought to have healing powers. For the majority of health problems, you only need to use a few. Here are the herbs veterinarians often recommend. You should though check with your vet before using them.

Aloe (Aloe vera) – used to treat constipation and skin irritation

Calendula (calendula officinalis) – used to treat skin injuries

Chamomile (matricaria recuitia) – used to treat skin irritation (topical), stomach problems, mild stress

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) – used to treat water retention

Echinacea (echinacea angustifolia or echinacea purpurea) – used to treat nasal congestion

Ginger (zingiber officinales) – used to treat nausea, motion sickness

Gingko (ginko biloba – used to treat old age, mental dullness

Goldenseal (hydrastis canadensis) – used to treat infections, bronchial inflammation

Hawthorn (crataegus laevigata) – used to treat heart irregularities

Milk thistle (silybum marianum) – used to treat liver problems

Red Clover (trifolium pratense) – used to treat bronchitis

Slippery elm (ulmus rubra) – used to treat diarrhea, constipation, coughs

Valarian (valeriana officinalis) – used to treat stress and aggression.

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