Animals are exposed to a number of parasites when they are outdoors or when they come in contact with pests such as fleas, ticks ect… Cats and dogs can require a regular worming regime regardless of how clean they are. Roundworms and tapeworms are the most common intestinal parasites in cats and dogs.
Signs that your animal may be infected with an intestinal parasite are:
- Passes white fragments in their stool or vomit.
- A bloated abdomen.
- Suddenly lethargic and quiet.
- Has diarrhea or vomits with no obvious reason.
- Loss of weight.
- An irritated rectum, scooting across the floor.
- Loss of appetite.
The use of herbs can help support an animals intestinal system with anti parasitic and anthelmintics herbs. These can help remove the intestinal parasites in a gentle way with herbs such as:
- Pineapple Weed
- Black Walnut
- German Chamomile
- Oregon Grape
- Liquorice
- Valerian
- Yucca
It is important to soothe the lining of the digestive tract to help with any irritation caused by the parasites. These herbs include:
- Flax
- Oats
- Plantain
- Slipper Elm
- Marshmallow
- Red Clover
- English Marigold (also has a healing effects on the gut)
It is also wise to strengthen the animal after a bad infection with nutritive and digestive herbs such as:
- Alfalfa
- Nettle
- Parsley
- Burdock Root if appetite is lost
- Dandelion if appetite is lost
These are wonderful herbs that can help your animal when they are dealing with intestinal parasites. There are a number of gentle and natural ways that we can help our animals without burdening them with toxins and invasive procedures.
Consult with a holistic veterinarian or holistic practitioner to lead you in the right direction. If you feel uncertain, holistic practitioners have the expertise and wisdom to direct you to top quality herbal products for your animal. Do not use any remedies if you are not certain which and how to use them, it is best to work with a practitioner. This blog is for educational purposes only.
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