Cayenne for Dogs and How To Use it Safely
Our ongoing series on herbs for dogs comes with this look at cayenne. Cayenne is actually from the nightshade family and is most commonly associated with the spicy cayenne pepper, which itself is named...
View ArticleThe Danger Surrounding Trifexis for Dogs
In or around November of 2013, a news report in Atlanta revealed that the tick and flea preventative drug Trifexis was linked to dog deaths. Soon, groups on social media sprouted up claiming a link...
View ArticleChamomile for Dogs and How To Safely Use It
Our ongoing series on herbal remedies for dogs continues with this look at chamomile. Chamomile comes from the Asteraceae family, which is a large group of flowering plants commonly referred to as the...
View ArticleSafely Using Dandelion For Dogs
As we continue on with our series about using herbal treatments for dogs; we’re taking a close look at dandelion for dogs and the many, many benefits it offers. The dandelion comes from the taraxacum...
View ArticleThe Therapeutic Uses of Corn Silk for Dogs
Adding to our library of herbs for dogs; in this article we continue with a look at corn silk. Corn silk, unsurprisingly, comes from the corn plant itself and is derived from the “silk” at the top of...
View ArticleFennel for Dogs and How to Use It Correctly
One of my favorite herbs for dogs is fennel. If you cook, I’m sure you’ve heard of it, or you may just make a tea out of it for yourself. Fennel is actually a flowering plant species found in the...
View ArticleFlaxseed for Dogs and How to Use It Correctly
In my continuing series regarding natural herbs for dogs, in this article I want to share the many tremendous benefits of flax for our four legged friends. Flax is a member of the Linum genus of the...
View ArticleGinkgo for Dogs and How To Safely Use It
In this article we are going to discuss all the different ways the herb ginkgo can benefit dogs. You’ve probably heard of ginkgo before in many different applications for human beings, but today we’re...
View ArticleIs a Raw Diet Safe for Older Dogs?
I’m a HUGE fan of raw diets for dogs and I encourage them to anyone with a younger dog, or an adult dog for that matter. However, my problem has always been with whether or not it’s safe to switch an...
View ArticleNatural Remedies for Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
While incontinence isn’t a behavior issue in dogs, learning how to control it can be very difficult for the owner. The following remedies are based upon natural options geared towards older dogs who...
View ArticleGarlic for Dogs and How To Safely Use It
There is plenty of negative information available on the internet surrounding the use of garlic for dogs. Many, if not most of you will be surprised to learn how this amazing herb CAN safely be used...
View ArticleSafely Using Japanese Knotweed for Dogs
If you live in the Northeastern United States, you probably know all about Japanese Knotweed – even if you aren’t sure what it’s called. The weed is an invasive pain in the neck and can be found all...
View ArticleSafely Using Mullein for Your Dog
Mullein is one of the most commonly suggested herbs for dogs – and for good reason. For dogs, there is evidence that suggests its use in treating respiratory illnesses like the common cold. It’s also...
View ArticleComfrey for Dogs and How to Safely Use It
If you’re looking for an herb to topically treat pain in your dog, then comfrey is it. Comfrey is a name for plants in the Symphytum genus species. Also known as knitbone or boneset, comfrey has a...
View ArticleUsing Gelatin Protein for Dogs with Hip and Joint Pain
It’s heartbreaking to hear the stories about older dogs suffering with arthritis and joint pain. We’re hoping this post will help those of you whose old friend is having a hard time due to stiffness...
View ArticleAllergies and Your Dog’s Weakened Immune System
Did you know that like many people, dogs too are suffering from one form of allergy or another? Whether the cause of the allergy is from food, environment or both; allergies are a major problem for...
View ArticleHow to Safely Use Milk Thistle for Dogs
One of the most interesting of all the herbs for your senior dog is milk thistle. Called Silybum marianum or blessed milkthistle or Mary thistle or Scotch thistle or any variety of things, this annual...
View ArticleSafely Using Licorice Root for Dogs
In this article, we discuss how to use the herb licorice root for dogs. Right off the bat, we need to clarify that we’re talking about licorice root and not the black licorice found in candy stores....
View ArticleHow to Safely Use the Herb Lavender for Dogs
If you’re curious if you can use lavender on your dog, this article will answer that question and share how to safely use it as a spray or in essential oil form. Lavender is a genus of 39 flowering...
View ArticleMarshmallow Root and How to Safely Use it For Dogs
Today, we’re going to have a look at marshmallow and how it can work as an herbal treatment for your four-legged friend. For the purposes of this article, we’re talking about the medicinal plant...
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