SLC S22 Week 2 - Herbs for Pets

HelloEveryone!!

I hope you all are good and doing well. Today I'm here to be a part of this amazing course task "SLC S22 Week 2 - Herbs for Pets" by @afzalqamar. Through this lecture I got great knowledge about herbs that also effective on pets and about the quantities that should be given to pets.

I have a goat, a cat and 9 chicks and 22 pigeons and 15 parrots. This lecture will help me to cure my little goat and cats. Birds are very delicate i can ise only fleas spray on them.

Before going to start task, I would like to invite @roohiasif99, @sualeha and @drhira for the task

Lets start today's lesson tasks:

Pet Herbal Stomach Treatment: Prepare pet safe treatment for the stmach using herbs. Share the recipe and how it can benefit your pet.

I'm sharing very simple but effective one. Best thing of this remedy is all ingredients are at home.

Ingredients :

1tbs dreied mint
1tbsp funnel seeds
1/2 inch ginger
1tsp Honey(optional)

Making :

• Take 2cups of water in a pan ,put on stove.
• Add all herbs in water and cook it until it boils.

• Cover the lid and put it for few more minutes so herbs get more Infusion.
• Strain it and add honey if desire, give it to your pet three time.

Advantages of herbs For Stomach problems

funnel seeds

1-Relieves bloat and gas:

It helps to reduce in bloating and gas ,funnel seeds has anethole compound that helps to relax muscle of digestive organs and reduces the gas.

2-Ease in abdominal pain and digestive issues:
Funnel seeds has analgesic properties thal helps to reduce abdominal pain and anti-inflammatory properties soothes other digestive issues like diarrhea and constipation etc.

3-Supports Gut Health:
These seeds have prebiotic fibers that helps to grow healthy gut bacteria and they support gut health.

4-Antimicrobial properties :
It helps to fight in bacteria and fungal dut to its anti-microbe properties.

5-Nausea and vomiting:
It helps to overcome condition of nausea and vomiting as it has very calming effects on Stomach.

Mint

1-Ease in digestive issues:
It helps to ease in digestive issues like constipation and diarrhea

2-Nausea and vomiting:
Mint can help ro reduce nausea and vomiting ,it has
calming effects on Stomach.
3-Supports Gut Health:
Mint can help to support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, promoting a healthy gut microbiome.

4-Relaxes the Muscles:
Mint has relaxing effect on the muscles can help reduce cramping in the digestive tract.

5-Freshens Breath:
Mint can help freshen breath and reduce the discomfort of digestive issues.

Ginger

1-Relieves Nausea and Vomiting:
Ginger shows great anti-inflammatory properties ,can help to reduce nausea and vomiting.

2-Eases Digestive Issues:
It shows anti-inflammatory properties , that can help to soothe digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diarrhea, and constipation.

3-Reduces Abdominal Pain:
Great analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of ginger,can help to ease abdominal pain and cramping.

4-Supports Gut Health:
It can help support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, promoting a healthy gut microbiome.

5-Antimicrobial Properties:
Antimicrobial properties of ginger can help combat bacterial and fungal infections in the digestive tract.

7-Reduces Inflammation:
Ginger shows great anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce inflammation , alleviating symptoms of conditions like gastritis and ulcers.

Flea Spray Creation: Make a natural flea spray. Write the preparation steps and application. Also mention the benefits of the remedy how it helps for the fleas.

For natural flea spray I'm sharing very effective spray that we use for our pets from my childhood. Very easy and effective spray. Lets move to the spray making.

Ingredients :

20 Neem leaves
2tbsp Dried basil
2 Lemon

Making :

• Take out all ingredients and boil them in water . Let's infused all ingredients in water and cool the mixture.

• Strain the mixture and fill it in spray bottle.

Benefits of herbs

Here are the benefits of using a neem, basil, and lemon spray for fleas:

Benefits of Neem:

1-Natural Insecticide:
Neem is natural insecticide that kills fleas and other insects.

2-Repels Fleas:
Neem is good repellant of fleas, preventing them from coming back.

3-Soothes Skin:
Neem oil soothes and calms the skin, reducing irritation and inflammation.

Benefits of Basil:

1-Repels Fleas:
Basil is a good flea-repellant that help keep fleas away.
2-Soothes Skin:
Anti-inflammatory properties of basil soothes and calm the skin.
3-Antibacterial Properties:
Antibacterial properties of basil help to prevent infections.

Benefits of Lemon:

1-Natural Disinfectant:
Lemon juice is disinfectant that can kills bacteria and other microorganisms.

2-Repels Fleas:*
It repels fleas and preventing them from coming back.

3-Soothes Skin:
Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of lemon soothe and calm the skin.

Benefits of Neem, Basil, and Lemon Spray

1-Effective Flea Control:
The mixture of neem, basil, and lemon provides effective flea control and prevention.
2-Natural and Non-Toxic:
This spray is safe for use on pets and around the home because its natural and non-toxic.
3-Soothes and Calms Skin:
The mixture spray soothes and calms the skin, reducing irritation and inflammation.
4-Repels Fleas:
The mixture spray has three repellent of fleas, preventing them from coming back.

Application:

1. Gently spray this mixture on pet's coat, making sure to avoid the eyes, ears, and nose.
2. Also spray the mixture well on your pet's bedding, toys, and areas where they frequent.
3. Repeat spraying mixture necessary to maintain flea control.

Herbal Skin Remedy: Create a soothing remedy for pets for skin irritations. Write the preparation steps and application. Also mention the benefits of the remedy how it helps for the skin irritation.

Here, I'm sharing an other effective herbal remedy for skin irritation of pets. Here im using mustred oil ,garlic and turmeric for irritation tonic. All ingredients are very effective for skin irritation.
Let's move to the remedy

Ingredient :

1/2 cup mustard oil
7-8 Garlic cloves
1/2tsp turmeric

Making :

• Take oil in pan ,add turmeric and garlic in it.
• sotey all ingredients together until garlic burns in oil..

• Rest oil for cool ,strain it and ready to apply.
• First clean the pet skin then apply this oil. Gently massage on pet's skin.

Benefits of herbs

Here are the benefits of using a mustard oil, garlic, and turmeric remedy for skin irritation in pets:

Benefits of Mustard Oil:

1-Anti-inflammatory properties:
Mustard oil reduce redness, swelling, and pain associated with skin irritation due to its anti-inflammatory property.
2-Antibacterial and antifungal properties:
Mustard oil helps to cure infections that can cause skin irritation becauseofits antimicrobial property.
3-Soothes and calms the skin:
Mustard oil reduce itching, scratching, and discomfort associated with skin irritation.

Benefits of Garlic:

1-Antibacterial and antifungal properties:
Garlic help combat infections that can cause skin irritation.

1. Anti-inflammatory properties:**
   Garlic reduce redness, swelling, and pain associated with skin irritation.
   3-Boosts immune system:
   Garlic help to boost immune system of your pet, reducing the risk of skin infections.

Benefits of Turmeric:

1-Anti-inflammatory properties:
It helps to reduce redness, swelling, and pain associated with skin irritation.
2-Antioxidant properties:
It reduce inflammation associated with skin irritation.
3-Soothes and calms the skin:
turmeric reduce itching, scratching, and discomfort associated with skin irritation.

Application:

1. topically 2-3 time a day,apply the mixture to the affected area.
2. Massage this mixture gently into the skin .
3. Repeat massage necessary to maintain relief from skin irritation.

Pet Care Chart: Design a chart listing common pet ailments and corresponding herbal remedies.

Ailment	Herbal Remedy	Preparation	Dosage
Fleas	Neem, Basil ,lemon	Spray	As needed
Skin Irritation	mustred oil, garlic and turmeric	Topical application	2-3 times a day
Digestive Issues	Ginger, mint, Fennel	Tea or capsules	1-2 times a day
Anxiety & Stress	Chamomile, Lavender	Tea or capsules	1-2 times a day
Arthritis & Joint Pain	Turmeric, Ginger	Tea or capsules	1-2 times a day
Ear Infections	Garlic, Tea Tree, Calendula	Ear drops	2-3 times a day
Upper Respiratory Issues	Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Thyme	Tea or capsules	1-2 times a day
Worms & Parasites	Wormwood, Black Walnut, Pumpkin Seed	Tea or capsules	1-2 times a day
Teething pain	clovee,ginger,salt	mixture in water	1-2 times a day

Thats all from my side and I have tried to compiled all tasks. Thanks for giving time to my post. I think you have learned some new information regarding pets health issues.

Best regards
@suboohi