Pet Health

Preparation:

• Open a can of sardines packed in spring water (not oil or brine).
• Add directly to your dog's regular meal.

Dosage:

• Small dogs: ½ tin 2×/week · Medium dogs: 1 tin 2×/week · Large dogs: 1–2 tins 2×/week

Dogs

Preparation:

• Simmer raw bones (chicken carcass, beef knuckle) in water with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar for 12–24 hours.
• Remove all bones and strain.
• No onion, no garlic, no leeks — all toxic to pets.
• Cool and remove excess fat.

Dosage:

• Dogs: 30–120ml poured over food or given as a drink daily · Cats: 15–30ml daily, offered at room temperature

Dogs & Cats

Preparation:

• Use 100% pure tinned pumpkin — not pie filling (which contains sugar and spices).
• No preparation needed.
• Add to food directly.

Dosage:

• Small dogs/cats: 1 tsp daily · Medium dogs: 2 tsp daily · Large dogs: 1–2 tbsp daily

Dogs & Cats

Preparation:

• Offer fresh or defrosted blueberries directly as treats.
• No preparation required.
• Large breeds can eat whole; crush for small breeds to avoid gulping.

Dosage:

• Small dogs: 2–3 berries daily · Medium dogs: 5–6 berries daily · Large dogs: 8–10 berries daily

Dogs

Preparation:

• Offer raw carrots as treats or chews.
• Lightly steam and mash for older dogs with dental issues.
• Cut into appropriate sizes to prevent choking in small breeds.

Dosage:

• Small dogs: ¼ carrot daily · Medium dogs: ½ carrot daily · Large dogs: 1 full carrot daily

Dogs

Preparation:

• Golden paste recipe: Mix ½ cup turmeric powder + 1 cup water in a saucepan, stir on low heat 7–10 min until thick.
• Add ¼ cup cold-pressed coconut oil and 1½ tsp ground black pepper.
• Stir well, cool, store in fridge up to 2 weeks.

Dosage:

• Start with ¼ tsp per day for any size dog, increase slowly to: Small dogs: ¼ tsp · Medium dogs: ½ tsp · Large dogs: 1 tsp — with food, 2× daily

Dogs

Preparation:

• Boil or bake plain chicken breast with no salt, garlic, onion, or seasonings.
• Shred or chop into pieces appropriate to pet's size.
• Allow to cool before serving.

Dosage:

• Dogs: can replace up to 25% of regular meal · Cats: can replace up to 50% of regular meal — ensure taurine-supplemented if feeding long-term

Dogs & Cats

Preparation:

• Feed raw green tripe (not bleached white supermarket tripe) directly, or use freeze-dried tripe as a food topper.
• Available from specialist raw pet food suppliers.

Dosage:

• Small dogs: 30g daily · Medium dogs: 60–90g daily · Large dogs: 100–150g daily — as a meal component or topper

Dogs

Preparation:

• Lightly poach or pan-fry plain chicken liver without oil, salt, or seasoning.
• Chop into small pieces.
• Do not feed raw as liver can carry pathogens; do not overfeed as excess vitamin A is toxic.

Dosage:

• No more than 5–10% of total daily food intake — approximately 10–20g per day for an average adult cat.
• Feed 2–3 times per week, not daily.

Cats

Preparation:

• Choose sardines packed in spring water only — not oil, brine, or tomato sauce.
• Offer as a meal topper or standalone small meal.
• Rinse before serving to reduce sodium.

Dosage:

• ¼ tin (approximately 20–25g) 3× per week, or a small amount daily as a topper.
• Not as a sole diet.

Cats

Preparation:

• Lightly scramble or poach just the yolk — no oil, butter, or seasoning.
• Separate carefully from the white.
• Allow to cool before offering.
• Never feed raw egg white to cats.

Dosage:

• ½ egg yolk 2–3× per week for an average adult cat

Cats

Preparation:

• Transition gradually from dry to wet food over 7–14 days by mixing increasing proportions.
• Choose high-meat wet food (chicken, turkey, fish) with minimal plant ingredients.
• Raw or lightly cooked diets with taurine supplementation are optimal.

Dosage:

• Feed wet/raw food as the majority of the diet.
• If budget prevents full transition, aim for at least 50% of calories from wet food.

Cats

Preparation:

• Brew 1 chamomile tea bag or 1 tsp dried flowers in 250ml boiling water for 10 min.
• Cool completely.
• Dilute 1 part chamomile tea with 3 parts fresh water before giving to your dog.

Dosage:

• Small dogs (under 10kg): 30–60ml diluted tea daily · Medium dogs (10–25kg): 60–120ml daily · Large dogs (over 25kg): 120–180ml daily — added to water bowl or food

Dogs

Preparation:

• Grind 1 tsp milk thistle seeds and simmer in 250ml water for 20 min.
• Strain thoroughly.
• Cool to room temperature before use.

Dosage:

• Small dogs: 30ml once daily · Medium dogs: 60ml once daily · Large dogs: 100ml once daily — add to food

Dogs

Preparation:

• Steep 1 tsp dried calendula flowers + 1 tsp dried nettle leaf in 250ml hot water for 10–12 min.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Strain thoroughly to remove all plant material.

Dosage:

• Small dogs: 30–60ml cooled tea daily · Medium dogs: 60–120ml daily · Large dogs: 120–180ml daily — mix into food or water bowl

Dogs

Preparation:

• Simmer ¼ tsp fresh grated ginger + ¼ tsp turmeric powder in 500ml low-sodium, no-onion/garlic bone broth for 10 min.
• Add a tiny pinch of black pepper and 1 tsp coconut oil.
• Strain, cool, and serve at room temperature.

Dosage:

• Small dogs: 60ml daily · Medium dogs: 120ml daily · Large dogs: 180–240ml daily — over food or as a separate drink

Dogs

Preparation:

• Mix 1 tsp slippery elm powder into 250ml cool water, whisking until a smooth gel forms.
• Do not heat — the mucilage is heat-sensitive.
• Allow to sit 5 min to thicken slightly before serving.

Dosage:

• Small dogs: 1 tsp powder in water daily · Medium dogs: 2 tsp daily · Large dogs: 1 tbsp daily — mixed into food or given directly

Dogs

Preparation:

• Brew 1 tsp dried catnip in 250ml hot water for 5 min.
• Strain very thoroughly.
• Cool completely.
• Dilute heavily — use only 1 tablespoon of catnip tea per 4 tablespoons of fresh water.

Dosage:

• 1–2 tablespoons of diluted catnip tea 2–3× per week maximum — not daily use.
• Add to water bowl or drizzle over food.

Cats

Preparation:

• Brew 1 chamomile tea bag in 250ml hot water for 5 min.
• Cool completely.
• Dilute to 1 part tea per 5 parts water.
• Never use chamomile essential oil near cats — the concentrated form is toxic.

Dosage:

• Maximum 15–20ml of diluted chamomile tea per day for an average adult cat — added to food rather than water bowl (where they may drink too much).
• Use occasionally, not daily.

Cats

Preparation:

• Simmer raw chicken carcass or beef knuckle bones in water with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar for 12–24 hours (dogs) or 8–12 hours (cats — lighter broth).
• Strain all bones and fat.
• CRITICAL: absolutely no onion, garlic, leeks, chives, or raisins at any stage — all are toxic.
• Cool and refrigerate.
• Skim fat layer before serving.

Dosage:

• Dogs: 30–120ml warmed or at room temperature, over food or in water bowl daily · Cats: 15–30ml at room temperature, drizzled over food daily

Dogs & Cats

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: Golden paste (¼–1 tsp daily by size) is preferred over tincture — see golden paste protocol 🐈 Cats: Tiny amounts only: ⅛ tsp golden paste in food, with fat and black pepper — monitor for GI upset

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Ayurveda

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: 0.5–1 ml glycerite per 10kg body weight, 30–60 min before stressful event — not for daily use 🐈 Cats: 0.1–0.2 ml glycerite per 2kg body weight — use infrequently for acute stress events only; do not use daily

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: 1–2 mg silymarin per kg body weight, 2× daily in food (glycerite or water extract) 🐈 Cats: 1 mg silymarin per kg body weight once daily — alcohol-free glycerite only, added to food

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: 0.5–2 ml glycerite per 10kg body weight, 2× daily with food — excellent liver and kidney support 🐈 Cats: 0.1–0.3 ml glycerite per 2kg body weight once daily in food — safe and well-tolerated

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: 0.5–1 ml glycerite per 10kg body weight, 2× daily — or apply cooled tea topically to skin 🐈 Cats: Topical only

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Western Herbalism

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: 0.5–1 ml glycerite per 10kg body weight, 2× daily 🐈 Cats: 0.1–0.2 ml glycerite per 2kg body weight once daily — very dilute, in food only

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: 1–2 mg silymarin per kg body weight, 2× daily in food (glycerite or water extract) 🐈 Cats: 1 mg silymarin per kg body weight once daily — alcohol-free glycerite only, added to food

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: 0.5–1 ml glycerite per 10kg body weight, 30–60 min before stressful event — not for daily use 🐈 Cats: 0.1–0.2 ml glycerite per 2kg body weight — use infrequently for acute stress events only; do not use daily

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: 0.5–2 ml glycerite per 10kg body weight, 2× daily with food — excellent liver and kidney support 🐈 Cats: 0.1–0.3 ml glycerite per 2kg body weight once daily in food — safe and well-tolerated

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Mediterranean

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: 0.5–1 ml glycerite per 10kg body weight, 30–60 min before stressful event — not for daily use 🐈 Cats: 0.1–0.2 ml glycerite per 2kg body weight — use infrequently for acute stress events only; do not use daily

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Celtic & Norse Herbalism

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: 0.5–2 ml glycerite per 10kg body weight, 2× daily with food — excellent liver and kidney support 🐈 Cats: 0.1–0.3 ml glycerite per 2kg body weight once daily in food — safe and well-tolerated

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Celtic & Norse Herbalism

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: Dogs: 0.5–1 ml glycerite per 10kg body weight, 2× daily in food 🐈 Cats: Cats: 0.1–0.2 ml glycerite per 2kg body weight once daily — alcohol-free glycerite only

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Celtic & Norse Herbalism

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: 1–2 mg silymarin per kg body weight, 2× daily in food (glycerite or water extract) 🐈 Cats: 1 mg silymarin per kg body weight once daily — alcohol-free glycerite only, added to food

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Celtic & Norse Herbalism

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: ¼ tsp powder per 5kg body weight in food, 2× daily — no alcohol tincture needed, powder is preferred 🐈 Cats: ⅛ tsp powder per 2kg body weight in food once daily — powder preferred over tincture

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Appalachian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Choose a certified alcohol-free glycerite (vegetable glycerin extraction) for pet use.
• Standard human alcohol tinctures must NOT be used for cats and should be avoided for dogs.
• Glycerites are available from specialist pet herbal suppliers.
• Add the measured dose directly to food — do not mix into water bowls where dosing is uncontrolled.

Dosage:

• 🐕 Dogs: 0.5–1 ml glycerite per 10kg body weight, 30–60 min before stressful event — not for daily use 🐈 Cats: 0.1–0.2 ml glycerite per 2kg body weight — use infrequently for acute stress events only; do not use daily

Avoid if:

• CRITICAL: Use ONLY alcohol-free glycerite formulations — never standard alcohol tinctures for pets
• Cats: many herbs are processed differently by the feline liver (glucuronidation deficiency) — dose conservatively and monitor closely
• Always introduce new herbs gradually — start at 25% of the dose for the first week

Appalachian Folk Medicine

Preparation:

• Blend 500ml cooled no-onion/garlic bone broth + contents of 1 small tin spring-water sardines (drained) + ¼ tsp turmeric powder + tiny pinch black pepper + 1 tsp coconut oil.
• Blend until smooth.
• Strain through a sieve.
• Refrigerate up to 3 days.

Dosage:

• Small dogs (under 10kg): 60ml daily · Medium dogs (10–25kg): 120ml daily · Large dogs (over 25kg): 180–240ml daily — pour over regular food

Dogs

Preparation:

• Simmer 500ml water + 1 tsp ground milk thistle seeds + 1 tsp dried dandelion root for 20 min.
• Strain.
• Add 250ml of low-sodium, no-onion/garlic bone broth.
• Cool completely.
• Refrigerate up to 4 days.

Dosage:

• Small dogs: 60ml daily · Medium dogs: 120ml daily · Large dogs: 180ml daily — over food.
• Use for cycles of 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off for chronic use.

Dogs

Preparation:

• Blend 2 tbsp plain pumpkin puree + ½ tsp slippery elm powder + 100ml cooled, strained bone broth (no onion/garlic).
• Stir until smooth.
• Use fresh — do not refrigerate for more than 24 hours.

Dosage:

• Dogs: add to food — small dogs 1 tbsp daily, medium dogs 2 tbsp, large dogs 3–4 tbsp · Cats: ½–1 tsp mixed into food daily.
• Use during acute digestive disturbance or for 2–4 week gut healing protocols.

Dogs & Cats

Preparation:

• Simmer ½ chicken carcass or 2 chicken wings in water for 8–10 hours (no onion, garlic, or seasoning).
• Strain.
• Add ¼ tin of sardines in water (blended smooth and strained).
• Cool completely.
• Refrigerate up to 4 days.

Dosage:

• 15–30ml drizzled over food at each meal, or offered in a separate small bowl.
• Aim for 2–3 servings daily.

Cats

Preparation:

• Cook 2 tbsp fresh or frozen elderberries in 250ml water for 15 min until softened.
• Strain thoroughly — removing all seeds, skin, and plant matter (raw elderberry can cause GI upset).
• Add 250ml cooled bone broth and 1 tsp raw local honey.
• Mix well.
• Cool completely.

Dosage:

• Small dogs: 30ml daily · Medium dogs: 60ml daily · Large dogs: 120ml daily — over food or as a treat.
• Not for continuous daily use — use for 4–6 week seasonal cycles.

Dogs

How to make:

1. Melt beeswax in a double boiler until fully liquid.
2. Add shea butter and coconut oil and stir until combined.
3. Remove from heat and add calendula-infused olive oil.
4. Stir in vitamin E oil.
5. Pour into small tins or lip balm tubes and allow to set completely (1–2 hours).
6. Store at room temperature — balm will soften in heat.

How to make:

1. Brew 4–6 chamomile tea bags in 500ml boiling water for 10 minutes.
2. Allow to cool completely to room temperature.
3. Strain tea to remove any plant material.
4. Whisk in colloidal oatmeal until dissolved.
5. Add apple cider vinegar and aloe vera gel and stir well.
6. Transfer to a spray bottle or large bowl for rinsing.

How to make:

1. Add castile soap to water and swirl gently to dissolve.
2. Add apple cider vinegar.
3. Mix neem oil with essential oils in a separate small container.
4. Add the oil blend to the water mixture.
5. Transfer to a fine-mist spray bottle and shake well before each use.

How to make:

1. Gently warm coconut oil until just melted — do not overheat.
2. Allow to cool to body temperature (test on wrist).
3. Stir in aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil until combined.
4. Use immediately while still warm.