Remedies For The Digestive System

We will discuss remedies for the digestive system using zoopharmacognosy, which is self-medication for your pet. Animals can experience a number of digestive issues and it is important to figure out what the cause might be. For example, a parasite or microbe infection, an emotional or mental issue, a diet problem or a physiological concern.

Zoopharmacognosy For Constipation and Diarrhea

It is common for animals to experience constipation or diarrhea. If this is something critical, it’s a good idea to contact your holistic veterinarian if you’re concerned.

Common causes of constipation are:

• Dietary changes
• Lack of bulking agents in food
• Dehydration
• Stress/Anxiety
• Minimal mucus in digestive tract

Remedies that you can present to a constipated animal are:

• Flax and rice bran oil
• German Chamomile (if there is no sensitivity)
• Dried Peppermint

Common causes of diarrhea are:

• Sudden change in diet
• An emotional upset
• Microbe infection

Remedies that you can present to an animal with diarrhea are:

• Frankincense essential oil to inhale
• Ginger essential oil to inhale
• Seaweed (powder or dried)
• Slippery Elm powder

You can offer antimicrobial remedies incase of a microbial infection.

Zoopharmacognosy For Colic

This is when an animal experiences abdominal pain. Colic is usually caused by trapped gas or a parasitic/microbial infection.

Remedies that you can present to an animal with colic are:

• Green Clay absorbs toxins and soothes the lining of the digestive tract
• Fennel Seed essential oil to inhale
• Peppermint essential oil to inhale
• Roman and German Chamomile essential oil to inhale

Presenting a range of remedies gives your animals the opportunity to self-select when needed, it also puts your mind at ease that they are able to take control of their own wellness.