herbal pet care

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Herbal Pet CareFido and Fluffy deserve the benefits of herbal remedies as much as humans. There are two basic uses for herbs for pets-as a flea deterrent and as a nutritional support. If you feel your pet has a problem, please see a veterinarian, but for minor problems, use natural means. Flea infestations are not pleasant for you or your pet. A healthy, vibrant animal with a strong immune system will not be bothered by fleas. Accordingly, excellent nutrition is a must. You can add garlic, parsley, carrots, and fresh herbs to the pet's food. Chop up fresh herbs such as basil, thyme, lemongrass, mint, rosemary, sage, sorrel, dandelion, and couch grass. Add 1 to 2 tsp. to food every day. The following mixture is an excellent food supplement for your pet. Mix it up and keep it close to your pet's dish so you can sprinkle it on the food. 1 cup nutritional yeast 1 TBS spirulina ½ cup powdered milk 2 TBS kelp powder 2 TBS stinging nettles powder 2 TBS comfrey root powder 2 TBS comfrey leaf powder 1 TBS garlic powder If your pet has dry skin, add

omega-3 oil (flax seed oil) to the food. Alfalfa stimulates digestion and helps with joint pain and urinary problems. Give 1 to 3 TBS (depending on the size of your pet), powdered and mixed with food. If your pet has fleas, use ¼ tsp. citronella or eucalyptus oil in water as a rinse after shampooing. A natural flea powder can be made from dried powdered herbs such as rosemary, wormwood, tansy, eucalyptus, pennyroyal, fleabane, and rue. You can also add these to the pet's bedding. Sew a small square pouch, add herbs and tuck the pouch in the pet's bed. For cats, omit the rue and add crushed valerian root and chamomile flowers. An all-purpose

ointment can be made by combining 1 oz. olive oil, 4 drops calendula oil, 10 drops comfrey oil, and a few drops of vitamin E. A mixture of equal parts raw honey, almond oil, and raw linseed oil, warmed and massaged into nail beds and foot pads is very soothing. For accidents on rugs-clean the spot with rug shampoo, then sponge with white vinegar. If your pet returns to the same spot, repeat the process, but this time sprinkle generously with powdered ginger or cayenne pepper . Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.