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Herbs Used as Substitutes for Conventional Drugs

Natural supplements to cure your dog's ailments.

Brought to you by Herbs for Pets

 Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): Used as anti-inflammatory alternatives to yucca root (Yucca schidigera), steroidal, and nonsteroidal drugs

 Black walnut (Juglans nigra): Used in place of conventional wormers

 Wormwood (Artemesia absinthum) Used in place of conventional wormers

 Saint-Johns-wort (Hypericum spp.): Used as a natural substitute for Prozac (fluoxetine HCl)

 Oregon grape (Mahonia spp.): Used as an antibiotic for eyes, ears, and mucous membranes

 Valerian (Valeriana officinalis): Used as alternatives to sedative drugs

 Skullcap (Scutellaria laterifolia): Used as alternatives to sedative drugs

 Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata):Used as alternatives to sedative drugs

 Hop (Humulus lupulus):  Used as alternatives to sedative drugs

 Dandelion leaf (Taraxacum officinale): Used in place of furosemide (Lasix)

 Senna (Cassia angustifolia): Used as a natural laxative

Reprinted from Herbs for Pets © 1999. Permission granted by BowTie Press.

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This add was very helpful. ...I need help on what works for urine trak infection on a female bull dog? She has this problem for about 1 year and had lots of difrent meds nothing is working...help help thank you.
gonzo, santa barbara, CA
Posted: 11/11/2010 6:46:51 PM
IM ALL FOR NATURAL REMEDIES...I PRESENTLY GIVE MY DOG BREWERS YEAST TABS {1 PER 10 LBS} IN PLACE OF FRONTLINE AS MY RESEARCH LED ME TO BELIEVE THAT THE FIPRONIL IN FRONTLINE IS A CARCINOGEN. THANK GOD, SO FAR ITS BEEN EFFECTIVE MY VET IS AWARE OF THIS . I BECAME VERY SUSPICIOUS OF FRONTLINE, AS IM ALWAYS HEARING ABOUT DOGS GETTING CANCERS!!!! I LOST MY 8 YR OLD "OLLIE" TO CANCER 2 YRS. AGO. I WAS DEVASTATED, AS MY DOGS, CATS HAVE ALWAYS LIVED 14 TO 18 YRS!! I REALLY,REALLY ENJOY AND BELIEVE IN YOUR CONCEPTS AND ADVICE.THANK YOU
MARY, MT LAUREL, NJ
Posted: 8/1/2010 7:31:44 AM
Herbs are powerful medicine; should have a disclaimer that if owner is going to try these on their own please use caution, dose correctly like for a child, or consult a veterinary source ! Treating dogs with herbs it's NOT the same as for people !!
Kay, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Posted: 7/3/2010 4:06:10 PM
info's great
kitty, new york, NY
Posted: 12/7/2008 7:40:41 AM
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