By: Zachary Ling

Herbal treatment for pets offers natural relief for a variety of
ailments, is excellent as preventive medicine and will help keep pets
healthy through all stages of life.

Many pet owners are choosing to look after and treat their beloved pets
with herbal treatments as they are concerned about the harmful and
distressing side-effects of pharmaceuticals. In addition to this herbal
treatment for pets is often less expensive than pharmaceuticals.

Herbal treatment for pets is a tried and tested method which has existed
for centuries as a way to keep your pets healthy. Due to the short
digestive tracts which many pets have such as cats and dogs, herbs in
their raw state can't be digested easily therefore such medication are
usually given in a tincture or a tea which can be given orally or in the
pet's food.

Many herbal remedies can be a great support for your pets' immune
system. Basil is often used in herbal treatment for pets as it is an
effective antiseptic as is Garlic. Garlic is also excellent for treating
respiratory problems and a great expectorant.

As for humans, Lavender can be used for its relaxing and soothing
properties. At the other extreme, Nettle can be used as a stimulant and
in aiding fluid retention. It's a good diuretic for pets as it is for
humans and can often be given in tea form as well as a tincture.

Dandelion helps to cure kidney problems and liver disorders in pets.
Aloe Vera is becoming a popular herbal treatment for pets because of its
anti anti-bacterial, anti-viral and antibiotic properties. It's quite a
cure-all in terms of herbal remedies and it also relieves pain.

A pet shampoo containing Aloe Vera can be used to soothe flea bites if
the garlic hasn't already repelled the fleas before hand! Peppermint and
Rosemary dabbed onto the skin can be used to soothe itching caused by a
variety of reasons.

Valerian and lavender are excellent for soothing stress in your pet as
they are for humans. It is important to remember that pets can also
become stressed for many reasons some being traveling, moving house,
being attacked or even in a storm!

If your pet is unfortunate enough to suffer from an abscess, you can use
Chamomile to help to prevent any infection and Peppermint tea is gentle
enough to be used on the open wound. Cider vinegar will actually help to
remove many parasites although if the abscess is deep you should consult
your vet immediately.

In fact, you should consult a vet before you use any herbal treatment
for your pet may be allergic to the herbal medications and there also
may be side effects. These are just a few examples of the many excellent
herbals treatments that are available to keep your pet the best of
health.

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