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Ginger Herbs for Dogs and Cats


Safe to use as a short-term or long-term daily dietary supplement,
alternative medicine for most dogs and cats.


In this article...

1. Ginger
2. Health Benefits
3. Cautions
4. Side Effects
5. Interactions
6. General Guideline for Daily Herbal Intake 


1.0  Ginger
Ginger is a spice that is also cherished for its medicinal qualities. 

Ginger can be used in various forms:
  • Dry powder;
  • Fresh sliced or finely minced root;
  • Tea - infusion;
  • Tincture - use alcohol-free only;
  • Supplement - capsule, pill.
 
2.0 Health Benefits – a partial list…

Ginger is commonly used to treat a variety of conditions, for example…
  • Ingested Uses...
    •  Arthritis;
      • Osteoarthritis;
      • Rheumatoid arthritis;
    • Bronchitis;
    • Carminative;
    • Cough;
    • Diarrhea;
    • Dizziness;
    • Gas;
    • Increase blood circulation (i.e. to help prevent vascular damage such as frostbite to a dog’s ears);
    •  Loss of appetite;
    • Nausea (i.e. caused by cancer treatment - chemotherapy)
    • Stomach issues including motion sickness; 
    • Vomiting (i.e. post surgery)
    • Upset stomach;
    • Pain relief for:
      • Back;
      • Chest;
      • Hip;
      • Knee;
      • Stomach;
      • Muscle soreness;
    • Upper respiratory tract infection;
    • etc.
  • Topical Uses... 
    • Ginger Oil;
    • Treatment of a burn to the skin;
    • Treatment to relieve pain to the skin.

3.0 Cautions…

If your dog or cat:
  • Is pregnant use ginger with extreme caution, only use in minimal amounts if at all.
  • Is lactating don’t feed ginger;
  • Has a bleeding disorder or is on anticoagulants;
  • Has a heart condition.

4.0 Side Effects...
    • Ginger may increase risk of bleeding - i.e. during labor or in the case of bleeding disorders;
    • Ginger may lower blood sugar levels:
      • If your dog or cat has diabetes, his/her medications may have to be adjusted;
      • Stop use of ginger two weeks prior to schedules surgery to avoid complications of blood sugar management during surgery;
    • High doses of ginger can worsen some heart conditions - consult with your veterinarian before adding ginger to the diet.


    5.0 Drug Interactions…
    • Anti-diabetes drugs;
    • Anticoagulant, Antiplatelet drugs;
    • Is on a medication for high blood pressure don’t use ginger unless you consult your veterinarian.

    6.0 General Guideline...
    Daily Herbal Intake Based on Dog’s or Cat’s Weight
    Weight
    Dry Powders
    Teas
    Capsules/Tablets
    Tinctures
    1-10 lbs
    a small pinch up to 1/8 tsp
    less than 1/4 cup, 1-3 times/day
    1/2 capsule, 1-3 times/day
    1-3 drops, 2-3 times/day
    10-20 lbs
    1 larger pinch - 1/8 to ¼ tsp
    1/4 cup, 1-3 times/day
    1/2-1 capsule/tablet, 1-3 times/day
    3-5 drops, 2-3 times/day
    20-50 lbs
    2 pinches - 1 teaspoon
    1/4-1/2 cup, 1-3 times/day
    1-2 capsules/tablets, 2-3 times/day
    5-10 drops, 2-3 times/day
    50-100 lbs 10-
    2 pinches - 2 teaspoons
    1/2-1 cup, 1-3 times/day
    1-2 capsules/tablets, 3-4 times/day
    20 drops, 2-3 times/day
    Over 100 lbs,
    up to 1 tablespoon
    up to 1 cup 3 times/day
    adult human dose
    adult human dose


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