Don’t you wish that there was more you could do when your pet is feeling under the weather? When he or she is clearly unwell, but is obviously not sick enough to go to the vet’s?
Perhaps there is. Here are a few recipes you can use to make home made medicine for animals that might be able to help them.
Itchy Ears?
Noticed your pet’s been scratching at his or her ears lately? Aloe Vera is a great medicine for animals that can help sooth red or inflamed areas of the ear. You can also dip a cotton swap in vegetable oil to help remove built up wax or dirt. Just be aware of the fact that dogs’ and cats’ ear canals turn right at the base of their ear, so be careful not to jam anything deep into their ear canal.
Bad Breath?
Noticed your dog or cat has some seriously, sinister, stinky breath? A raw carrot makes excellent medicine for animals, as its abrasive texture will help scrape away plaque. It also helps pets salivate, which will help them remove loose food particles.
Irritated Skin?
Does your little guy or gal have irritated skin? Chamomile tea makes an excellent medicine for animals with rashes and icky skin. All you have to do is make the tea, put it in a spray bottle, let it cool in the refrigerator, and then spray on the afflicted areas.
Of course, these home remedies are only good if your pet is a little under the weather. If you suspect things might be a bit more serious, you need to call your vet and bring them to a veterinary care center, where they’ll doctors and veterinarian technicians will be able to give them the help they really need.
If you have any pet health questions about making medicine for animals, feel free to ask in the comments. References.