Herb Preparations for Your Dogs Diet

Standard infusions: The standard infusions that I will be mentioning are normally made with a handful of fresh herbs (or two full tablespoons), cut in small pieces if they are big leaves, soaked in half a liter of cold water. Cover it well and put on low fire until it almost reaches boiling point. Next, leave it like that for a while, off the heat, so that it can soak for at least four hours. You mustn't wring it out. After four hours, pour the solution into a clean recipient, covering it with a paper or cloth which will keep out the dust and other unwanted objects. Make a new infusion every three days; or, if it is extremely hot, every two days.

The average dose (throughout my explanations, I will always use cocker spaniels as examples) is two leveled tablespoons of infusion in the morning and evening, and always at least half an hour before meals. Depending on the size of the dog, you can increase or decrease the dose. Unlike chemical canine remedies, all herb medicines are inoffensive, and therefore you mustn't worry about overdoses. That's why I give instructions using handfuls; the need for an exact and precise prescription is only given with unnatural chemical substances. Naturally, there are poisonous plants; but herb stores shouldn't be selling them.

The best way to administer the herb infusions is by using a plastic baby bottle with the right dose.