Pet Herb Library

69 detailed pet herb profiles with species-specific safety ratings, weight-based dosing, and administration guides.

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Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera

BGood EvidenceSolanaceae

Revered Ayurvedic adaptogen rooted in rasayana tradition. Calms excess stress response, supports thyroid and adrenal balance, and restores depleted animals. Grounding rather than stimulating, making it ideal for anxious, wiry constitutions.

Astragalus

Astragalus membranaceus

BGood EvidenceFabaceae

An adaptogenic immune-modulating herb safe for long-term use. Used for chronic immune support, cancer adjunct therapy, and vitality in aging pets. Unlike echinacea, safe for extended use.

Chaga

Inonotus obliquus

BGood EvidenceHymenochaetaceae

Birch-dwelling sclerotial fungus rich in betulinic acid and melanin antioxidants; used in veterinary integrative medicine for immune support, oxidative stress, and adjunctive cancer care.

Dang Gui

Angelica sinensis

BGood EvidenceApiaceae

Preeminent TCM blood tonic; nourishes blood, moves stagnation, supports reproductive health. Core ingredient in Si Wu Tang and Xiao Yao San. Strictly avoided in pregnancy.

Eyebright

Euphrasia officinalis

CLimited EvidenceOrobanchaceae

Upper respiratory and ocular mucous membrane tonic, traditionally used for allergic conjunctivitis, runny eyes, sneezing, and sinus congestion in dogs, cats, and horses.

Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum

BGood EvidenceFabaceae

Mucilaginous seed with galactagogue, hypoglycemic, and appetite-stimulant effects; supports nursing dams, diabetic pets, and animals recovering from illness or inappetence.

Ginger

Zingiber officinale

BGood EvidenceZingiberaceae

Effective anti-nausea and digestive herb for dogs. Used for motion sickness, appetite stimulation, and mild GI upset. Should be used in small amounts.

Goldenrod

Solidago virgaurea

BGood EvidenceAsteraceae

Anti-inflammatory kidney and urinary tract tonic; an excellent aquaretic for dogs, cats, and horses with chronic cystitis, UTIs, or early-stage kidney insufficiency.

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

BGood EvidenceLamiaceae

Potent antimicrobial and antifungal aromatic leaf; a staple in commercial poultry production for gut health and widely used in canine and equine herbalism for GI and respiratory infections.