Pets and Plant Medicine
More Pet Health Experts Are Turning to Phytotherapy
More Pet Health Experts Are Turning to Phytotherapy
If you have fur babies, you are no stranger to the exorbitant costs associated with veterinary care. The medications are marked-up, and very often, they don’t work or cause more damage than good. This type of uncertainty is causing pet owners to explore plant-derived alternatives.
Kratom, a plant often used for pain management and other human health issues, works well with dogs.
On a recent episode of Getting Personal with Plant Medicine, one of the co-founders of Love You Three Self-Care, Yanina, told listeners how she uses CBD to help ease her pit bull’s arthritis. Yanina also spoke about how CBD made it easier for the big dog to recover from surgery.
“When I gave Cesar CBD for the first time, I put it in his morning breakfast, and within about an hour or so, I noticed that he was just calm. He was sleeping on his bed underneath my desk and was not itching. He was not licking at his paws,” Yanina says.
She continues: “He just was sleeping and at peace. And then, when it was time for our afternoon walk, he was upbeat. He seemed very just relaxed in his usual self. But we just had a really nice walk, came home, and he went back to sleep.”
CBD offers animals many safe treatment options for pain management to anti-anxiety. There are also a lot of other plant-derived wellness products available that can offer animals relief.
Curcuma: This can improve your pet’s stomach problems because its digestive properties will help improve intestinal transit, the gall bladder, and the liver. And Curcuma can reduce glucose levels and stimulate the production of anti-cancer substances in the body. Additionally, it has anti-inflammatory properties that will allow the proper functioning of blood flow.
Aloe vera: This plant can help with problems such as allergies, hair loss, wounds, scars, and hormonal imbalances. Its anti-inflammatory, digestive, and nutritional properties are some of the most desirable aspects of this plant for animals and humans.
Milk thistle: Because of the main flavonoid Silymarin, which exceeds Vitamin E in producing free radicals, milk thistle is an excellent addition to a pet’s routine. Milk thistle can help with cases of hepatitis, jaundice, and kidney damage. Additionally, this plant can prevent and relieve symptoms of liver diseases in pets.
Dandelion: A recent report from the Spanish Society of Phytotherapy states that dandelion is an effective treatment for animal urinary disorders. Dandelion has a high amount of potassium, vitamin K, Vitamin C, and iron, which is excellent for improving bile flow and regulating the liver. It can also help relieve dermatitis and other skin conditions.
When starting any new plant medicine with your pet, it’s important to start low and go slow. Small amounts are essential for safe and effective use, so keep a journal of the dosages.