Aloe Vera plant
By Dr. Kim • Jan 12th, 2009 • Category: Coat & Skin Support, Herbal Health for Pets
This plant is not only a favorite of mine but we always had one growing in a pot or two around my own home and that of my grandmother’s. I grew up with a lot of folk medicine which is probably why I’m so enamored of natural health for animals and their humans!
This plant is so soothing externally for burns, cuts, scrapes and internally as well – be careful using it internally with your pets as it has strong purgative qualities which translated means it can cause diarrhea and even vomiting. It has so many wonderful qualities and it has that desert exotic look as well that always attracts me. Externally it can be very beneficial. I use the Aloe Vera Gel from Mountain Rose Herbs in my own home created lotions and ear cleaning solution.
Here are a couple of good articles on Aloe Vera:
Aloe Vera: The Miraculous Natural Healer
Aloe Vera Heals Burns and Digestion Problems
Here is a remedy that my colleague, Dr. Jeannie Thomason, uses for anal sac problems in dogs:
I make a poultice of about 1/2 clay and 1/2 activated charcoal using filtered or spring water and pure Aloe Vera Gel. I then hold it over the rectum and glands or the impacted gland in question for about 15 minutes. I do this several times a day until the glands shrink back to normal or open up to drain. I also UP the bone content of the dog’s diet.
Article from Natural News:
Can aloe vera prevent and cure cancer?
And from Animal Talk Naturally you can learn all about natural nutrition for our carnivore pets:
Nutrition for Our Carnivore Pets, Vol 1
Nutrition for Our Carnivore Pets, Vol 2
Nutrition for Our Carnivore Pets, Vol 3
Pet Vaccines: What You Need to Know
For more on using natural modalities with animals check out these audios from Animal Talk Naturally:
Natural Healing Modalities for Animals Vol 1
Natural Healing Modalities for Animals Vol 2
Brought to you by Dr. Kim Bloomer
Dr. Kim is a veterinary naturopath. She also is the host and creator of Animal Talk Naturally Radio show which she hosts together with her like-minded colleague and friend, Dr. Jeannie Thomason, and a proficient blogger and writer on natural pet health. Dr. Kim is also co-author of the book Whole Health for Happy Dogs and author of the book Animals Taught Me That.
Dr. Kim’s articles have been featured in various publications such as Animal Wellness Magazine and Natural Horse Magazine. She sits on the Advisory Board for HolisticOption.com and is adjunct professor with Kingdom College of Natural Health.
Dr. Kim lives with her husband of many years and they are owned by a rescued Neapolitan Mastiff named Shadrach.
Visit her blogs: Bark N Blog & A Dog's View
and her website Aspenbloom Pet Care
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