Dietary supplements and herbal medications may be used as treatments in holistic medicine. This webpage is intended to provide some information about a few of these herbal drugs. Some of these have been scientifically proven to be effective and others may be considered folk remedies. Be aware that any drug, herbal or otherwise, when used inappropriately can be harmful. Please remember to discuss any supplementation of your pets with your veterinarian.
This information has been gathered together from many sources including PDR for Herbal Medicines, German Commission E Drug monographs, The Medical Advisor guide to Alternative and Conventional Treatments, Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Clinical Nutrition, The Healing Power of Foods, and the webpage of Roger Clemmons, DVM, Ph.D.
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