If you have a dog or cat, you are aware that their sense of well-being strongly affects your own, and vice-versa. When you are sad, your dog is going to be by your side with a consoling expression, just waiting for you to play with the ball again. In the event that your dog is in pain or upset, you are going to have a hard time feeling good yourself. In this article we will discuss some types of natural pet pain reliever for your pet, and problems that could happen.
The problem with administering your own medicine to your pet is that you do not always know how they are going to react, and you cannot ask them direct questions, such as whether or not a certain dose of an herbal formula has hurt their stomach or not. This is why you should talk to pet professionals if your pet is having a serious problem. Ask them about what types of natural pet pain treatments are available that can be used safely.
Although some traditional veterinarians will warn you against using any herbs, this is sometimes just due to the fact that they have no experience with them. You can make a point of finding a vet that has homeopathic or alternative medicine experience and ask them to help you find the best natural pet pain reliever for your pet's condition.
There are some herbs that are generally safe for dogs and cats that you might consider giving to your pet is as a temporary pain reliever. If the condition is chronic, you should try to work with someone to make sure that the dose you're using is okay to use long-term. Some of the herbs that are used as natural pet pain reliever medicines are Skullcap, Saint John's Wort, and Feverfew. In terms of homeopathic medicines, there are many to choose from for your pets. Some of the most common ones for arthritic pains are Caulphyllum 6Cand Colchicum autumnale 200C. You might also try Ruta graveolens 6X if your pet is suffering with a sprained ankle or inflamed tendons. But please, do check with your vet.
Each of the herbs mentioned above can be used as a tincture or as a tea. For most dogs, a tea is preferable because it contains no alcohol, so their liver will not be affected. If your dog has pain that is from inflammation, you might use oil with Arnica or St. John's Wort and put it topically on the site of inflammation.
The tincture could also be applied topically, but it might be best to then combine it with oil such as almond or jojoba that can be absorbed into the skin. This would be referred to as "carrier oil". This herb is used for people when we have sciatica and it is a very powerful anti-inflammatory, especially when nerve endings are involved. Just make note of any reactions that your pet's skin may have to the tincture or oil that you use, and make sure that your vet approves your treatment before you start administering it.
The danger of using anything every day is that any potentially negative side-effects could be dramatically increased. This is why you should speak to your pet's doctor if your pet's condition is chronic or not. If your pet's condition is confined to their skin, such as a rash from poison ivy or other allergy, you could try the homeopathic medicine Rhus toxicodendron 200C, which may be able to help.
