Dog lyme disease is a terrible, debilitating disease that you NEVER want your best friend to endure. EVER! It’s transmitted to dogs 24-48 hours after a tick bite. However, it’s important to understand that all ticks do not carry lyme. Yet ticks are very hazardous to your dog’s health and this disease is more rampant …
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Bugleweed is an herb best known for treating hyperthyroidism. Using bugleweed for dogs with hyperthyroidism can be a great herbal option for pet owners. However, hyperthyroidism in dogs is rare in comparison to cats. Be sure to read the precautions below first. DO NOT use this herb for dogs who have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. …
Marshmallow root is a safe herbal remedy that can be used for dogs to help with many different ailments. What is marshmallow root good for? Marshmallow also known as Althaea officinalis is a popular demulcent, emollient and expectorant. This is not the same as the fluffy white confections you put in your hot chocolate or the …
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If you’re curious if you can use lavender for dogs, the answer is yes and we share how to safely use it in a spray essential oil form for your dog. Avoid using undiluted essential oils on cats. How to Use Lavender for Dogs While lavender is safe for dogs, it’s important to note that …
Using licorice root for dogs can be very beneficial for several health related issues which we explain in more detail below. But, we need to clarify that we’re talking about licorice root and not the black licorice found in candy stores. Black licorice can be harmful and even toxic for your four-legged friend, so you …
One of the most beneficial of all the herbs for your senior dog is milk thistle. Called Silybum marianum or blessed milk thistle for dogs or Mary thistle or Scotch thistle or any variety of things, this annual or biennial plant is found throughout the world and has been researched for several medicinal applications. It …
The amount of dogs with allergies seems to be growing as it is with people. Allergies are a response to things your dog breathes, things they eat or things that touch their skin. (https://www.voiceoverherald.com/) When a dog lives an unhealthy life through poor diet, chronic use of chemical flea and tick products and vaccines and …
It’s heartbreaking to hear the stories about older dogs suffering with arthritis and joint pain. We’re hoping this post will help those of you whose old friend is having a hard time due to stiffness & lameness. Gelatin protein for old dogs may be the perfect solution for a dog with stiff joints, seizures and …
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Comfrey is truly one of our favorite herbs for dogs that we have used safely for ourselves and our own pets over the years. In this article, we hope to give you a better understanding of the controversy surrounding the safety of comfrey. This herb offers incredible healing benefits to both people and pets. Every …
Mullein is one of the most commonly suggested herbs for dogs – and for good reason. For dogs, there is evidence that suggests its use in treating respiratory illnesses like the common cold. It’s also great for calming the pain of ear aches and treating mild ear infections. There is also evidence to support the …
Japanese Knotweed is an herb that includes an excellent source of vitamin A, while the roots contain large amounts of the natural polyphenol known as resveratrol. That’s where the magic is for dogs. Resveratrol is also commonly found in red wine which is one of the reasons why red wine is so good for you. …
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Did you know that inflammation affects EVERY aspect of your dog’s health? It is the key symptom that something is not right in the body and needs your immediate attention. To ignore it just opens the door to bigger long-term chronic health problems and disease. Controlling inflammation at its root is a must! If you …
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