Herbal Treatment For Dogs

Herbal Treatment For Dogs
Why use an herbal treatment for dogs?

Well, for those of us who are dog lovers, we naturally want to care for them just as well as we care for ourselves.

Your dog is your best friend, right? And when you get home from a long day at work, you look forward to that friendly greeting from your faithful furry friend.

It’s easy to get attached to a pet, and for most dog lovers their dog is part of the family. Therefore, you want to keep them as healthy as possible using herbal remedies for dogs just like you use herbs for yourself.

Why Herbal Treatment For Dogs?
More than being a fad or an economical way to deal with health issues, an herbal treatment for dogs doesn’t have the associated side effects of drugs. If you don’t like poisoning your body by popping too many pills, your dog can also benefit from more natural solutions to common problems.

Read on and learn more about the different herbs for dogs to help benefit your best friend’s health.

Dog Herbs For Bad Breath
Even in humans, offensive breath is a big problem. But dogs don’t use mouth wash or gargle, so don’t ever try giving mouthwash to your dog. He would probably swallow it and get a tummy ache (or worse).

As long as you’re sure the foul breath isn’t due to periodontal disease or some other infection, making sure your dog has a steady supply of clean, fresh water in a clean bowl is a good first step.

If you need more than that, have your dog chew on some herbs. Chewing on fresh parsley springs or fresh peppermint does the same wonders for dog breath as it does for humans, and many dogs really love them both.

Herbal Treatment For Dogs
You can also use Native Remedies Oral Health For Dogs and Cats. This oral spray contains only herbs along with colloidal silver in order to balance the bacteria level in your pet’s mouth to promote pleasant breath as well as optimal health of teeth and gums.

You can read more about it and purchase it here.



Dog Herbs For Fleas
This is a common dog problem and can be approached with two simple herbal remedies for dogs. First is the preventive approach.

Finely chop two to three garlic cloves and mix into your dog’s dinner. You can also use the oil from two to three garlic capsules. This works well to help keep the fleas away, and most dogs really love the flavor of garlic.

If the dog is already itching from flea infestation, you can grind some orange rinds to a paste and coat your dog’s fur with it for at least four hours. Besides the benefit of flea control, you also have a very sweet-smelling best friend.

Herbal Treatment For DogsAlternately, Native Remedies has a very effective remedy to help with the itching of flea bites if your pet is already suffering.


Try reading more hear from Native Remedies to help soothe the itch of flea bites in your dog or cat.



Dog Herbs For Internal Parasites
Even humans can get worms. These internal parasites can be harmful and even deadly for dogs if not eliminated.

Common symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, anemia, coughing, or bad breath, but your dog may not exhibit any symptoms if the infestation is mild.

Wormwood, wormseed, cloves, neem, and herb of grace have been proven to be safe and effective at expelling worms in dogs. Parasite Dr. by Native Remedies is a great product with these ingredients.

Dog Herbs For Body Odor
This is a very common problem in dogs. For your canine friend, herbal teas make for an excellent coat rinse.

Take two cups of your herbal tea of choice – like chamomile, rosemary, or peppermint – along with some loose leaves like comfrey or calendula. Pour boiling water over these and let simmer for a few minutes.

When it cools, strain and add one tablespoon of organic vinegar and if you wish a few drops of glycerin. Add two cups of water to dilute and use as a last rinse for your dog’s bath. Leaves a shiny, soft coat that smells sweet and fresh.

Aromatherapy For Dogs
Human aromatherapy principles work in dogs as well. As water and oils don’t mix, your regimen should use a mixture of about five drops of essential oils to 10 ml of almond, jojoba, olive or any other carrier oils. Apply well mixed.

For an excellent insect repellant, use citronella and lemon grass in your aromatherapy mixture. Peppermint helps prevent motion sickness and nausea and is another very effective insect repellant. It also works well with ginger to treat motion sickness.

Lavender essential oil is an excellent herb for use in aromatherapy for dogs to help reduce stress, ease tired, sore muscles, and is very safe and gentle. As well as having a fabulous smell, lavender is a very effective antibacterial as well as anti-itch herbal remedy for dogs. Simply use a few drops as massage oil with gentle strokes to relieve tension.

Roman chamomile is another excellent herbal treatment for dogs for its antispasmodic, analgesic, and nerve-calming properties. It is also an effective remedy for muscle cramps or teething pain.

Aromatherapy for your dog is a great way to bond with your dog as well as improve his health and well being.

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