Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Herb remedies for Pets


Problem: Dog Breath
Herbal Remedy: Liquid chlorophyll (Also it is a good idea to keep the kitty litter box inaccessible to dogs who take pleasure in dining on kitty ‘treats.’ This habit is definitely a breath destroyer!)
Administration: In water or straight; acts as a deodorizer in the body.

Problem: Fleas
Herbal Remedy: Garlic
Administration: Add to food. Externally, eucalyptus oil sprayed on fur is a natural repellent. You can also drip a few drops directly onto the skin and rub it in. The back of the neck is most effective, and makes it harder for your pet to lick off. Nutritional yeast flakes added to pet food have been helpful. Internally, highpotency garlic or garlic oil is best—this way you are getting a concentrated form over raw garlic, although raw garlic works well, too. Fleas and other pests hate the smell of garlic in the blood and will usually flee—this goes for some humans, too!

Problem: Foul gas
Herbal Remedy: Alfalfa pills or liquid chlorophyll
Administration: Crush and sprinkle on food, or add liquid chlorophyll to water. Has a deodorizing affect and will support digestion. (Hint: Make sure it is your pet and not your roommate that is the culprit. If so, offer some alfalfa or activated charcoal to your roommate!)

Problem: Structural problems
Herbal Remedy: Alfalfa, liquid chlorophyll, and olive oil
Administration: Crush alfalfa tablets, sprinkle on food, and mix with olive oil. Add liquid chlorophyll to drinking water.

Problem: Kidney/urinary tract problems
Herbal Remedy: Parsley
Administration: Chop fresh and add to food, or give in pill form if easier. Parsley helps clean the urinary tract, if stones are present, decreases pets’ protein intake, and supplements them with hydrangea, an herb used as a stone solvent.

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