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Old Dog Winter Herbal Support

While I love acupuncture for the lovely old dogs, I realize that not everyone can find an acupuncturist in their area or that the cost is just too much for some.

Herbals can also be a very good option. I just introduced a very safe and supportive herbal, called Old Dog Winter Support into my shop Kingdom of Basil.

Old Dog Winter Support contains herbs that help promote blood circulation, help ease arthritis pain and support the endocrine functions of old dogs. It is also safe for cats although requires some creativity in administration, usually this involves making a tea.

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This herbal is made up of four herbs that help promote blood flow in the body

  • Chinese Angelica root
  • Peony Root

  • Rehmannia Root which also supports the kidneys
  • Chinese lovage root

Two herbs that help with arthritis inflammation

  • Cinnamon twig
  • Gentiana root

and a few other herbs

  • Safflower helps to invigorate the blood
  • Corydalis is a healer pain killer

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  • Devil’s Club Root -a northwest native adaptogen herbal which helps support the endocrine systems of the body and also has an effect on arthritis inflammation.

Also check out my article Infrared Light Therapy for another safe and easy why to support your older dog or cat through the winter.

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2 Responses to “Old Dog Winter Herbal Support”

  1. karen Says:
    November 5th, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    I was wondering were would I get the dosage for weight of dog or cat.I love this web site because Iam certified in small animal acupressure please keep sending great information.

  2. Lena Says:
    November 5th, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Hi Karen,
    Generally for a cat and very small dogs it would be 1/8 teaspoon twice a day, dogs under about 25lbs but not very small 1/4 teaspoon twice a day, dogs 25-60lb 1/2 teaspoon twice a day and large dogs over 60lb 1 teaspoon twice a day. This can vary a little animal to animal and sometimes I will dose cats once a day because of the stress involved with giving medications. Cats often times I will have people brew the herbs and then give the liquid with a syringe.