Excerpt from Herbs for Pets

An Herbal Repertory for Animals
In this chapter we discuss some of the more common ailments an animal guardian may encounter in the holistic care of animals. Each ailment is categorized by the body system in which it predominates—for example, kennel cough is discussed in the “Respiratory Problems” section, and the issue of fleas is discussed under “Parasite-Related Problems,” and so forth. For each ailment discussed, we include a variety of herbal treatments and other holistic measures that you may find helpful in reaching a remedial or curative solution for your companion.

To learn more about the herb choices we present in this chapter, and to determine whether one or more of these choices may be appropriate for your companion, we recommend that you refer to Chapter 3. There you will find detailed information such as dosages and parts of the herbs used, preparation and administration options, contraindications, and possible side effects of most of the herbs mentioned in the repertory. By no means, though, is this repertory a complete representation of all measures of herbal healing that are available to you and your animal. There are literally hundreds of potentially useful herbs that are not discussed in this book and we urge you to expand your knowledge by accessing the excellent texts we have included in the bibliography. This repertory is also not intended to serve as a substitute for the advice and care of a licensed veterinarian. Its purpose only is to express our experiences and opinions. On that note, please keep in mind that we are herbalists, not licensed animal care providers.

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