When we refer to natural analgesics we are talking about medicinal plants and herbs responsible for helping to calm and relieve pain in our dogs. It can have an analgesic action and, sometimes, a sedative. If we achieve a change in personal habits in education, nutrition and healing methods, why not do it for our pets?
A analgesic is not synonymous with anti-inflammatory, it means that it is responsible for calming, relieving or eliminating pain. In nature we find them in different forms and uses, with a great privilege, with almost no adverse or secondary effects on our animal.
In this new article on our site we will discover what can't be missing in your home or medicine cabinet within the natural pain relievers for dogs. The time has come to take care of the beings full of life that surround us and make us so happy.
Hypericum
Plant with sedative and analgesic effect Widely used with different doses in homeopathy, known as the "finger squeeze" medicine with the door". It is used for very sharp, strong and stabbing pains In humans it is the drug of choice for toothaches as well as headaches, neuralgia and anxiety.
In dogs for pinched nerves, loss of limbs, accidents or nervous tension with irritability. If it is a specific place on the body, we can use poultices with hypericum. We can make it with sand or white clay and water, adding a few drops of the plant and applying it locally and externally.
Bee Propolis
It is very effective in treating infections caused by bacteria and/or viruses They can be consumed in the form of honey or royal jelly, the latter being the most powerful. It is also a powerful nutritional supplement very rich in organic acids with biological activity, vitamins, mineral s alts and hormones.
Pollen can also be of great help in cases of malnutrition, cachexia, anorexia or some nutrient deficiency.
It does not matter what form we choose but it is recommended to introduce it slowly into our dog's diet. 1 gram daily is recommended during the first week. Then, if we do not observe adverse effects, we can use 1/4 teaspoon of coffee every 12kg of live weight.
Valerian
It is very likely that you know this plant for its calming action on our pets. But we have an excellent analgesic action to relieve pain, spasms and intestinal cramps, as well as muscle contractions.
The use of valerian in dogs can be done in the form of drops or pills that we find in he alth food stores or pharmacies, and also in the form of a poultice if the use is external.
Wheat and rye grass
Grasses are rich in amino acids, vitamins and nutrients that serve to detoxify dogs as well as for digestive disorders, pancreatic diseases, tumors, respiratory diseasesand alterations in skin and coat of our animal.
In general, grasses are difficult for dogs to digest, so it is recommended to administer a teaspoon of finely ground grass for every 4 kg of weight directly in the daily food.
Devil's Claw or Harpagofito
It is called this way because it is a plant very rich in a glycoside known as harpagoside, which helps to relieve joint inflammationIn this case the roots of the plant are used and you can make a decoction, where you only boil water with the roots, strain and use that water to cook your dog's food every day.
We can also use the poultice in external cases as explained above.
