Herbal Medicines for the Furry : All 100% Organic
Our beloved furry ones depend on us to give them the best health possible. The formulas from Bluebird Herbs deliver it. Critters thrive on herbs, supplements and medicines.
Tinctures can be given on food or in a treat (a piece of bread or some ground free range meat usually works well) from 3 to 6 times per day.
Teas are made by pouring boiling water over the herbs and covering. Add to homemade no-cook recipes. 15 minutes/week recipes are available on Dog and Cat Recipes Page.
Allergy and Arthritis Formulas (See Liver Formulas)
Antibiotic Herbal Formula I:
For prevention of, and support during, colds and other similar bacterial infections
Tincture: Goldenseal, boneset, echinacea, myrrh, calendula and marshmallow
Antibiotic Herbal Formula II:
For prevention of, and support during, bronchitis and other upper respiratory infections
Tincture: Elecampane, boneset, pleurisy, echinacea, goldenseal, myrrh mullein and comfrey
Antibiotic Herbal Formula III:
For prevention of, and support during, ear infections.
Tincture: Coltsfoot, boneset, echinacea, myrrh, sage, licorice, ginger and garlic
Ear Oil: Garlic, mullein, coltsfoot, grapefruit seed extract in olive oil with essential oils of sage and eucalyptus in olive oil.
Antibiotic Herbal Formula IV:
For prevention of, and support during, viral infections.
Tincture: Yarrow, hyssop, lemon balm, boneset, garlic, licorice, saint john's wort
Antibiotic Herbal Formula V:
For prevention of, and support during, urinary tract (bladder) infections.
Tincture: Goldenseal, goldenrod, echinachea, myrrh, parsley root and marshmallow
Anxiety Formula:
For seperation anxiety and great for travel!
Tincture: Valerian, skullcap, milky oats and motherwort
Arthritis (See Liver Formulas below and the Suppliment Page for Arthritis Green Drink Fomula)
Back and spine problems (see Joint Formula)
Cancer Prevention and Support (See also Immune Formulas)
Add tinctures and steeped tea to homemade no-cook recipes. 15 minutes/week recipes available on Dog and Cat Recipes Page.
Tincture: Red reshi, boneset, ashwaganda, sarsaparilla, siberian ginseng, american ginseng, shitake and violet
Tea: Red clover, lemon balm, chamomile, sage, astragalus and siberian ginseng
Cough (See Antibiotic Herbal Formula II)
Diabetes Formulas
For normalizing blood sugar and healing injured pancreatic tissue.
Tincture: Gymnema, bitter melon, fenugreek, cinnamon, licorice and turmeric
Ear Formulas: (See also Antibiotic Herb Formula III above for ear infections)
Cleanser: Witch hazel and rose with lavender essential oil.
Flea Formulas:
Powder: Arrowroot powder, diatomaceous earth, rosemary, eucalyptus, wormwood with rosemary, pine and neem essential oil.
Spray: Bitter orange, eucalyptus, pine, rosemary and neem essential oil in a pure water base.
Shampoo Liquid: Essential oils of eucalyptus, bitter orange, pine and rosemary in a castile soap base.
Flu and other viruses (See Antibiotic Herbal Formula IV)
Green Drink: (See Suppliment page for Dog, Cat and Arthritis Green Drink Fomulas)
Heart Health Formula:
For all types of heart problems
Tincture: Hawthorn, rosemary, motherwort, cayenne
Immune Formulas
Deep Immune Mushrooms:
Tincture/Decoction: Red reshi, chaga, turkey tail and shitake.
Deep Immune Roots:
Tincture: Echinacea, ashwaganda, astragalus, licorice, siberian ginseng and garlic
Incontinence Formula: (see also Antibiotic V above for bladder infections and Kidney Support Formulas below)
For geriatric dogs and cats with bladder weakness
Powder: Cranberry, echinacea, oregon grape and marshmallow
Joint/Ligament/Tendon Formulas: (see also liver formulas)
Add tinctures and steeped tea to homemade no-cook recipes. 15 minutes/week recipes available on Dog and Cat Recipes Page.
Tincture: Comfrey, boneset, arnica, horsetail, alfalfa, licorice, Solomon's seal and ginger
Tea: Rosemary, peppermint, nettle, alfalfa and comfrey
Salve: Comfrey, boneset, arnica, horsetail, alfalfa and solomon's seal with ginger essential oil
Kennel Cough (See Antibiotic Herbal Formula II)
Kidney Health Formulas (For urinary tract problems see Herbal Antibiotic V)
Add tinctures and steeped tea to homemade no-cook recipes. 15 minutes/week recipes available on Dog and Cat Recipes Page.
Tincture: Goldenrod, dandelion, corn silk, artichoke, ginger and marshmallow
Tea: Corn silk, cranberry, stevia and marshmallow
Ligament Problems (see Joint Formula)
Liver Health Formulas
Allergies, arthritis and asthma and countless other dis-eases often stem from imbalances in the liver. Our critters metabolize 7 times faster that we humans. This makes them about 7 times more susceptible to cancer and other diseases related to our toxic environment. Your critters' liver has over 500 known functions one of which is to break down the toxic material in their food (go organic!), their water, and their air. Needless to say, our critters' livers are often overworked and out of balance. These herbal formulas helps to restore balance in one of the most important organs responsible for overall wellness. This is a long-term protocol to rebalance and restore healthy liver tissue. Most critters have some benefit within a couple of weeks but full liver regeneration comes after a few months or more.
Liver Balance Formula
Tincture/Decoction: Milk thistle, licorice, artichoke, dandelion, burdock, turmeric and siberian ginseng
Liver Detox Formula:
Tincture: Yellow dock, yarrow, dandelion, burdock, ginger
Longevity Formula:
Tincture: Elderberry, violet leaf, Burdock root, fo-ti, reshi mushroom
Separation Anxiety (see Anxiety Formula)
Shampoo Bar: (see also Flea Formula Liquid Shampoo)
Organic olive oil, organic castor oil, organic jojoba oil, organic coconut oil, organic avocado oil, organic sweet almond oil apricot kernal oil, and essential oils of eucalyptus and orange.
Tendon Problems: (see Joint Formula)
Travel Formula: (see Anxiety Formula)
Viruses (see Antibiotic Formula IV)
Wormer Formula:
Powder: Wormwood, rosemary, yucca, garlic, thyme, sage and mint.
Supplements
Wellness Powder
Add to homemade no-cook food recipes or sprinkle over kibble. 15 minutes/week recipes available on Dog and Cat Recipes Page.
Dog: Nutritional yeast, lecithin, free range egg shell powder, carob powder, dulse flakes, flax seeds, brewers yeast, coconut, vitamin C, MSM/Glucosamine, and dog green drink (spirulina, chlorella, alfalfa, licorice, milk thistle, dandelion, comfrey, nettles, fenugreek, turmeric, yucca, astragalus, ashwaganda and kelp)
Cat: Nutritional yeast, lecithin, free range egg shell powder, carob powder, dulse flakes, flax seeds, brewers yeast, coconut, vitamin C, marshmallow powder, corn silk powder, siberian ginseng, garlic and cat green drink (spirulina, chlorella, alfalfa, licorice, milk thistle, dandelion, comfrey, nettles, fenugreek, turmeric, astragalus, ashwaganda and kelp).
Wellness Tea
Add steeped tea to homemade no-cook recipes. 15 minutes/week recipes available on Dog and Cat Nutrition Page.
Dog: Dandelion, red clover, nettles, comfrey, parsley, calendula, fennel, elder, chaga and shitake mushrooms
Cat: Corn silk, chickweed, goldenrod, dandelion, red clover, comfrey, nettles, milky oats, elder
Green Drink
Dog: Spirulina, chlorella, alfalfa, licorice, milk thistle, dandelion, comfrey, nettles, fenugreek, turmeric, yucca, astragalus, ashwaganda and kelp
Cat: Spirulina, chlorella, alfalfa, licorice, milk thistle, dandelion, comfrey, nettles, fenugreek, turmeric, astragalus, ashwaganda and kelp
Arthritis: Spirulina, nettle, parsley, turmeric, licorice, yucca, alfalfa, solomon's seal, comfrey, MSM, and glucosamine