Pet Herb Library

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

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Chickweed

Stellaria media

B — Good EvidenceCaryophyllaceae

Cooling, mucilaginous spring green that soothes itchy, inflamed skin and moistens dry coughs. A nutritive, mineral-rich herb safe and beneficial as daily forage for virtually all companion and livestock species.

Corn Silk

Zea mays

B — Good EvidencePoaceae

Gentle demulcent diuretic made from corn stigmas; soothes inflamed urinary tract lining and is safe for dogs, cats, horses, and small mammals with cystitis or bladder irritation.

Fenugreek

Trigonella foenum-graecum

B — Good EvidenceFabaceae

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

Maitake

Grifola frondosa

A — Strong EvidenceGrifolaceae

Beta-glucan rich medicinal mushroom with strong immunomodulating (D-fraction), hypoglycemic, and antitumor effects; excellent adjunct for diabetic and oncology veterinary patients.

Pumpkin Seed

Cucurbita pepo

B — Good EvidenceCucurbitaceae

Cucurbitacin-bearing seed with mild anthelmintic (tapeworm, roundworm) action, urinary and prostate support; nutritive source of zinc and essential fatty acids for all pets.

Shiitake

Lentinula edodes

A — Strong EvidenceMarasmiaceae

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

A — Strong EvidencePolyporaceae

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.

Yellow Dock

Rumex crispus

C — Limited EvidencePolygonaceae

Gentle laxative and liver alterative rich in iron and anthraquinones; supports anemia, sluggish bowels, and skin conditions. Oxalate content limits use in some species.