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Safe Herbs for Dogs - Nettle
Nettle Urtica dioica (Nettle family)
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Common Uses in DogsDue to its nutritive contents, this herb is an excellent herb tonic for your dog. It provides nutrients to the whole body. The completely dried herb can be sprinkled onto your dog's food (1/2 teaspoon/lb. of food). Because of its high iron content, it is especially beneficial to dogs with anemia. The leaves of this herb can be made into a tea for use as a skin and coat rinse for your dog. It nourishes his coat and alleviates discomfort due to fleabites, eczema and other skin conditions. Because of nettle's hemostatic property, the leaves can be made into a poultice for nosebleeds or other hemorrhagic conditions. This herb is also antihistamine, and can therefore be useful for dogs with predictable seasonal occurrences of allergies. Daily supplement of nettle leaves may alleviate the allergic symptoms.PrecautionsWhen handling the fresh leaves of this herb, be sure to wear gloves since the leaves can cause a stinging sensation. Thorough drying or cooking neutralizes the toxic constituents that cause the sensation.AvailabilityAvailable at stores where bulb herbs are sold. The leaves, and stems of the preflowering plant and roots can be used to make tea, tincture, and poultice.
Related Topics: Safe Herbs for Dogs unsafe herbs for pets How to Make Herbal Remedies References J.A. Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook: Your Comprehensive Reference to the Best Herbs for Healing (Rodale Books, 2000). R. Kidd, Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Publishing, 2000). M.L. Wulff-Tilford and G.L. Tilford, Herbs for Pets (Bowtie Press, 1999). TOP of Nettle |
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