Phytotherapy is a method of medical treatment based on theuse of medicinal plants. It has been used for millennia throughout the world to treat humans, but is also increasingly used for pets such as dogs, cats and other domestic animals.
Herbal remedies for animals are often used to treat the same conditions as conventional medicines, such as infections, joint pain, digestive disorders and behavioral problems. However, unlike conventional medicines, which can cause undesirable side effects, phytotherapy remedies are generally considered safer and gentler for animals.
When left to their own devices in the wild, animals have no hesitation inself-medicating in the natural pharmacies of fields, forests and groves. This is how the medicinal properties of many plants were discovered. People have always used plants to treat themselves and animals. Abandoned in the last century in favor of so-called allopathic medicines (even though most of these are derived from plants), alternative pharmacopoeia is enjoying a new lease of life, taking its rightful place in our pharmacopoeia to treat our companions.
Veterinary phytotherapy is the art of treating animals with plants. As with humans, it's important to follow the recommendations of health experts (pharmacists and veterinarians) and adapt natural treatments to suit each animal.
The use of alternative methods to treat animals by pet owners (dogs, cats, rabbits and other NACs), breeders and farmers is growing steadily. Veterinary medicine is evolving, and alternative or natural methods are increasingly recognized by the scientific community. They enable us to meet consumer expectations and limit the use of antibiotics on livestock farms, treatments which are also very costly. Alternative methods also have the great advantage of emphasizing prevention and knowledge of the animals.
Phytotherapy is the use of plants to treat disease. The active ingredients found in today's conventional medicines are the same as those found naturally in certain plants to treat our pets.
Harpagophytum, for example, can be used with Vetosan from the Clément Thekan laboratory to treat your pet's joint problems, or Valerian-based food supplements totreat stress in our dogs and cats.
If your pet scratches, for example, or suffers from dry skin, you can apply a soothing aloe vera-based shampoo with soothing and healing properties.
Although veterinary phytotherapeutic food supplements can be purchased over the counter in pharmacies or from your veterinarian, we advise you never to administer a phytotherapeutic treatment to your pet without first consulting your pharmacist or veterinarian. For further information, you can send us your request for advice via our secure form.
One of the most commonly used medicinal plants for animals isarnica. Arnica is used to relieve pain and inflammation, and is often used to treat sprains, bruises and joint pain in dogs and cats. It is also used to treat age-related pain in older animals.
Chamomile is another medicinal plant commonly used for animals. It is used to calm anxious and stressed animals, and can help relieve digestive disorders. It is also used to treat skin infections and allergies.
Yarrow is also a popular phytotherapy remedy for animals. It is used to relieve pain and inflammation, and is often used to treat joint pain in dogs and cats. It is also used to treat digestive and bladder disorders in animals.
Herbs in the mint family, such as peppermint and spearmint, are also used for animals. They are used to relieve respiratory disorders and infections, and can help relieve headaches and nausea.
Medicinal plants are not only used to treat illnesses and physical disorders in animals, but are also used to improve their general well-being. Valerian, for example, is used to help anxious animals relax.
Soin-et-Nature offers a selection of veterinary phytotherapy products, designed to care for your pets naturally and effectively. Here are the main categories available:
These veterinary phytotherapy products, available on Soin-et-Nature, are ideal for caring for your animals in a way that respects their natural balance, while offering safe and effective solutions.
Soin-et-Nature offers a wide range of veterinary products tailored to the specific needs of your pets. Here are the main categories available:
These veterinary products available on Soin-et-Nature enable you to care for your pets in a natural and responsible way, meeting their specific needs and preserving their well-being on a daily basis.
