Herbs For Your Pet’s Well Being

In today's day of natural medicines and herbs to cure human ailments, why not try them for dogs. Growing your own herbs at home allows you some options to treat certain issues for your dog. Save money and help your pet, enough said.

The use of Aloe Vera as a medicinal purpose has been going on for centuries. People have been using it for scrapes, burns and other injuries. Our pets can also benefit from this for stomach ulcers, wounds and burns.

In addition, Aloe Vera will help your dog with gas or constipation. Mixing a small amount into your dog's food can help with internal issues of your dog. Externally, you can rub it on their coat and into their skin to heal the infected area.

The flower from the calendula herb can be used antifungal or anti-inflammatory but the majority of it usage is for cuts and wounds. You can also use this on wounds and cuts as well. This flower just keeps on providing us with medicinal uses as listed below.

There are still more uses for this herb and its flower. The petals can be used to apply to wounds as a dressing. Teas can be made from the petals to act as an antiseptic to prevent the growth of bacteria as well.

How many of you use ginger in your tea to cure a cold. Well, the root of the ginger can be made into tincture or tea to cure your sweet pets upset stomach. This delicious herb has been used for centuries by people, now it's time share this great remedy with your dogs.

Goldensel is a powerful herb that helps prevent bacteria from attaching to the walls of your cells. For those dogs with the nasty weeping eye syndrome; give them relief by using the goldensel as a tincture or tea and wash their eyes. No more weepy eyes after use of this amazing cure.

Chamomile, California poppy and valerian are used as a cocktail to calm a hyper dog. Not only are they a calming agent for your dog, they can also lower his blood pressure or control asthma. Control those parasites and keep the blood pressure under control with a few drops of valerian along with tinctures, teas and extracts.

It's always best to consult your veterinarian prior to using these remedies. Herbs are no longer restricted to us using them for cooking or our own aliments. These multi-useful items around the house will provide your pet with a healthier, happier life.

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