HOME REMEDIES:
Wild dogs are some of nature's best herbalists.
Even the domestic dog will search
out and eat the type of grass it requires for its ailment.
This usually induces vomiting to clear out the overly acidic stomach or food
that has disagreed with its digestion.
Following is a list of herbs which can be used to treat some of the common
ailments that your dog may suffer.
hey can be used fresh or purchased from a health food store. Be sure to
read all labels. Buy only unmixed hers.
ALMONDS: crushed and added to the meals morning and night will
help a male dog that is unable to "DO" stud work. It is helpful in raising the sperm count and motility. This is also used as a treatment for anemia.
BLACK CURRANT JAM: helps clear the cloudiness of cataracts.
BLACK CURRANT SYRUP: is useful to treat hysteria. It is
particularly useful for dogs rescued from shelters where there
is a history of abuse.
BLACK GRAPES: for anemia. (see your Vet. first).
CAMPHOR OIL: may be added to the rinse or applied directly to
the coat at the base of the neck and the hips to eradicate fleas.
COOKED CARROT: add to a dogs diet may help with their rheumatism.
CARROT CORE: raw and grated may be added to the main meal
for your dog to help in weight reduction. It is also useful in the
treatment of diabetes.
CELERY: is good for thin underweight dogs. Also good for anorexia.
CELERY LEAVES: for treating rheumatism - cooked or raw and
added to the dog's normal meal.
CAYENNE PEPPER: burnt on a metal lid will fumigate kennels or
homes to eradicate fleas and other bugs.
COMFREY: (COMFY) for arthritis, ligament damage, patella injuries,
and to assist the quick knitting of fractures. Use it dried and added
to the meal or make it into a hot compress and apply to the injured or
painful site. This same treatment is used for sprains.
COUCH GRASS: is good for stomach acid and dropsy. The roots can
be made into a tea at the rate of 2 ounces to 1/3 cups water with honey.
It can be used to treat all bladder problems.
CUCUMBER: can be dabbed onto a heat rash to reduce the
itching and inflammation.
EUCALYPTUS OIL: can be applied directly to the coat or added to
the rinse water for a flea treatment.
GARLIC: is used in the treatment of intestinal worms, liver complaints, tonsillitis, and general infections.
HONEY: is not technically a herb but it is produced from flowers
and herbs so is included for its medicinal properties. It is a natural
nerve calmer and can be used to treat or prevent stress and shock
syndrome. It is beneficial in the treatment of hypoglycemia (low blood
sugar). It will assist the weak puppy from birth trauma to acquire
enough energy for feeding.
LEMON: sliced and dabbed onto ringworm will cleat the condition
without spreading it. (Painting them with cleat nail polish also
will work.)
MAIDENHAIR: is a blood purifier and is useful in dissolving kidney stones.
MOLASSES: for anemia, poor or faulty pigment.
OLIVES: are used for exhaustion from as especially long ordeal, as in
the case of long term pain, abuse caused by the elements, illness,
man's cruelty or predators. Also useful if plagued with allergies that
cause the adrenal system to become exhausted.
PARSLEY: is used for arthritis and cramps.
POPPY SEEDS: are a relaxant and nerve calmer in small doses which
can be added to a maiden dam's meals to help her and encourage the
milk to be let down.
RASPBERRY LEAF: either fresh or in tablet form given every day
of the pregnancy will reduce the delivery time and make the labor less
painful. It will also enrich her milk, as well as helping the uterus to
return to normal. It can be given to the bitch if her season
is delayed.
ROCK ROSE: for any form of terror and panic;
A.} After an accident, injury, fire or any terrifying event.
B.} For the overly fearful animal the possibly was terrified
sometime in their life.
ROSE HIP: (rose fruits) can be made into a tea or a cordial to aid
in the treatment of metritis. {"SEE YOUR VET FIRST"!!}
ROSEMARY: can be used to treat hair loss due to nerves,
allergies or scratching. Taken internally it is good for liver
function and blood purifying.
SEAWEED: is good for treating thyroid conditions and for weight
gains after desexing. It can also improve pigment if used daily in
the food.
SUNFLOWER SEEDS: ground and added to the food may aid
in recovery from anorexia to increase weight. Can also help
overcome dull dry coasts. My Honey Dog :).
VIOLET LEAVES: crushed over the food can help in cancer treatment.
WATERCRESS: is very high in iron and therefore is good for anemia.
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Even the domestic dog will search
out and eat the type of grass it requires for its ailment.
This usually induces vomiting to clear out the overly acidic stomach or food
that has disagreed with its digestion.
Following is a list of herbs which can be used to treat some of the common
ailments that your dog may suffer.
hey can be used fresh or purchased from a health food store. Be sure to
read all labels. Buy only unmixed hers.
ALMONDS: crushed and added to the meals morning and night will
help a male dog that is unable to "DO" stud work. It is helpful in raising the sperm count and motility. This is also used as a treatment for anemia.
BLACK CURRANT JAM: helps clear the cloudiness of cataracts.
BLACK CURRANT SYRUP: is useful to treat hysteria. It is
particularly useful for dogs rescued from shelters where there
is a history of abuse.
BLACK GRAPES: for anemia. (see your Vet. first).
CAMPHOR OIL: may be added to the rinse or applied directly to
the coat at the base of the neck and the hips to eradicate fleas.
COOKED CARROT: add to a dogs diet may help with their rheumatism.
CARROT CORE: raw and grated may be added to the main meal
for your dog to help in weight reduction. It is also useful in the
treatment of diabetes.
CELERY: is good for thin underweight dogs. Also good for anorexia.
CELERY LEAVES: for treating rheumatism - cooked or raw and
added to the dog's normal meal.
CAYENNE PEPPER: burnt on a metal lid will fumigate kennels or
homes to eradicate fleas and other bugs.
COMFREY: (COMFY) for arthritis, ligament damage, patella injuries,
and to assist the quick knitting of fractures. Use it dried and added
to the meal or make it into a hot compress and apply to the injured or
painful site. This same treatment is used for sprains.
COUCH GRASS: is good for stomach acid and dropsy. The roots can
be made into a tea at the rate of 2 ounces to 1/3 cups water with honey.
It can be used to treat all bladder problems.
CUCUMBER: can be dabbed onto a heat rash to reduce the
itching and inflammation.
EUCALYPTUS OIL: can be applied directly to the coat or added to
the rinse water for a flea treatment.
GARLIC: is used in the treatment of intestinal worms, liver complaints, tonsillitis, and general infections.
HONEY: is not technically a herb but it is produced from flowers
and herbs so is included for its medicinal properties. It is a natural
nerve calmer and can be used to treat or prevent stress and shock
syndrome. It is beneficial in the treatment of hypoglycemia (low blood
sugar). It will assist the weak puppy from birth trauma to acquire
enough energy for feeding.
LEMON: sliced and dabbed onto ringworm will cleat the condition
without spreading it. (Painting them with cleat nail polish also
will work.)
MAIDENHAIR: is a blood purifier and is useful in dissolving kidney stones.
MOLASSES: for anemia, poor or faulty pigment.
OLIVES: are used for exhaustion from as especially long ordeal, as in
the case of long term pain, abuse caused by the elements, illness,
man's cruelty or predators. Also useful if plagued with allergies that
cause the adrenal system to become exhausted.
PARSLEY: is used for arthritis and cramps.
POPPY SEEDS: are a relaxant and nerve calmer in small doses which
can be added to a maiden dam's meals to help her and encourage the
milk to be let down.
RASPBERRY LEAF: either fresh or in tablet form given every day
of the pregnancy will reduce the delivery time and make the labor less
painful. It will also enrich her milk, as well as helping the uterus to
return to normal. It can be given to the bitch if her season
is delayed.
ROCK ROSE: for any form of terror and panic;
A.} After an accident, injury, fire or any terrifying event.
B.} For the overly fearful animal the possibly was terrified
sometime in their life.
ROSE HIP: (rose fruits) can be made into a tea or a cordial to aid
in the treatment of metritis. {"SEE YOUR VET FIRST"!!}
ROSEMARY: can be used to treat hair loss due to nerves,
allergies or scratching. Taken internally it is good for liver
function and blood purifying.
SEAWEED: is good for treating thyroid conditions and for weight
gains after desexing. It can also improve pigment if used daily in
the food.
SUNFLOWER SEEDS: ground and added to the food may aid
in recovery from anorexia to increase weight. Can also help
overcome dull dry coasts. My Honey Dog :).
VIOLET LEAVES: crushed over the food can help in cancer treatment.
WATERCRESS: is very high in iron and therefore is good for anemia.
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