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Golden Seal Herbs for Dogs and Cats

Safe to use as a daily dietary supplement,
alternative supplement for most dogs and cats.

In this article...

1. Golden Seal
2. Health Benefits 
3. Cautions 
4. Side Effects  
5. Drug Interactions
6. General Guidelines for Daily Herbal Intake 

1.0 Golden Seal

Golden seal is an herbal plant that contains the chemical berberine;
  • Berberine is:
    • Antibacterial;
    • Antifungal.

Golden Seal 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 – partial list…
        • Ingested Treatments
          • Cancer;
          • Digestive disorders including;
          • Chronic Fatigue;
          • Colitis;
          • Constipation;
          • Diarrhea;
          • Gas;
          • Ulcers.
          • Heart health:
            • Lowers blood pressure and improves irregular heartbeats;
            • Lowers blood sugar;
            • Lowers bad cholesterol (LDL)
            • Internal bleeding;
          • Liver disorders;
          • Upper respiratory infections and reduction of symptoms from environmental allergies;
          • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

          • Topical Treatments
            • Acne;
            • Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
            • Skin Rashes;
            • Eye Infections;
            • Eczema;
            • Gingivitis;
            • Itching;
            • Infected wounds;
            • Ringworm;
            • Ulcers.
          3.0 Cautions…
          • If your dog or cat is pregnant or lactating don’t use golden seal as an ingested treatment/supplement;
          • Don’t use golden seal as an ingested treatment/supplement for new-born puppies or kittens.

          4.0 Side Effects…
          • If ingested by newborn puppies and kittens, golden seal may cause brain damage.

          5.0 Drug Interactions…
          • Cyclosporine;
          • Medications changed by the liver;
          • Medications that are moved by pumps into cells.

          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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