Pet Herb Library
69 detailed pet herb profiles with species-specific safety ratings, weight-based dosing, and administration guides.
Boswellia
Boswellia serrata
Ayurvedic gum resin rich in boswellic acids that inhibit 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX), delivering potent anti-inflammatory action for joints and gut without the COX-inhibition liabilities of NSAIDs. Exceptionally well tolerated.
Chaste Tree Berry
Vitex agnus-castus
Dopaminergic berry that modulates pituitary function; flagship herb for equine PPID (Cushing's disease) and hormonal regulation in dogs and horses with strong clinical evidence.
Devil's Claw
Harpagophytum procumbens
Southern African root with harpagoside anti-inflammatory action; a leading herbal choice for canine and equine arthritis, hip dysplasia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Maitake
Grifola frondosa
Beta-glucan rich medicinal mushroom with strong immunomodulating (D-fraction), hypoglycemic, and antitumor effects; excellent adjunct for diabetic and oncology veterinary patients.
Milk Thistle
Silybum marianum
The go-to liver support herb for pets. One of the most evidence-backed herbs in veterinary medicine. Used after drug therapy, toxin exposure, or for ongoing liver health.
Shiitake
Lentinula edodes
Medicinal mushroom rich in lentinan beta-glucans; powerful immunomodulator with antitumor, antiviral, and hepatoprotective effects used adjunctively in veterinary oncology and immunity.
Turkey Tail
Trametes versicolor
Highly researched medicinal mushroom rich in PSP and PSK polysaccharopeptides. Penn Vet hemangiosarcoma study demonstrated extended survival in canine patients using high-dose polysaccharopeptide extract.