posted by Tess on Dec 28
You needn’t be too concerned with exact amounts when giving your pet fresh or dried herbs, according to Randy Kidd, PhD, DVM, and author of Dr. Kidd’s Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Books, 2000) and Dr. Kidd’s Guide to Herbal Cat Care (Storey Books, 2000).
Absorption is limited with whole herbs compared with extracts. Plus, pets normally won’t chow down on herbs like they do on kibble. Kidd recommends giving pets anywhere from a pinch to a teaspoon of fresh or dried herbs daily, depending on their size. To increase an herb’s effectiveness, Kidd also advises taking breaks—for example, he suggests adding an herb to a pet’s diet for three weeks and then skipping it for three days.
Echinacea - (Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea) - small animals: 1 pinch large animals: 1 teaspoon
* Echinacea balances the immune system.
* Sprinkle the fresh or dried herb over food.
Eyebright - (Euphrasia spp) - 1 capsule 2x/day orally
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