Herbal Remedies for Cats ~ Helping Nervous Kitties ~ Tea for Cats ~ Liver Detox with Plants

Remedies for coughs, nervousness and even liver disease are growing just outside our doorstep. But, how to know which herbs are best for pets and in what form they can be administered? As an herbalist I go first to herbs when illness arises in our three beloved cats and have found a few very helpful remedies. Herbal medicine doesn't have to be complicated but, it is always really important to do some research and use common sense when working with the plant world.

As I said in the video, these herbs are safe and are even used in human herbalism. In fact, I have been surprised at how many herbs I am already familiar with can be used to great affect to aid cats and dogs. But, this is not to say that ALL herbs are good for humans, dogs, and cats. Please do plenty of research before using a new herb, formula or medication!

Plantain and Catnip are easy, safe, plants to start out with, Your cats may even have nibbled on one of these herbs out of instinct already. Just keep in mind that any tea given to a pet should always be served (or administered) once cooled. Cat's do not like drinking hot liquid and shouldn't.And if herbs don't seem to be helping I always consult my local vet. More often than not they are great at diagnosing ailments but have little experience using herbs as remedies. But, this will certainly change with time and I hope to help spread awareness of these homemade remedies that have made a huge difference in the life of our feline family.

There isn't much reliable information online about applying herbalism to our pets. I wanted to compile three of my favorite herbs in this video and am deeply indebted to the authors of these two books for the information they have imparted:

Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Cat Care, available at Mountain Rose's Online Book Store ~ http://mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/...
and Amazon ~ http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Kidds-Guide-...

Complete Cat Care Manual: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Caring for Your Cat by Andrew Edney ~ which can be found on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Cat-Ca...
or ThriftBooks ~ https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/aspca-c...
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