Welcome to Herbal Pet Care

What can I as an animal herbalist, do for your pet?

With ten years of experience in small animal veterinary practice and being trained by leading Human and Animal Herbalists in the UK, I have a deep understanding of both worlds: conventional and alternative treatment options.

When treating my patients I have a close look, from all possible angles at your pets life and health problems, trying to address the roots of the problems not only treating the symptoms. Herbal medicine with its broad range of activities and abilities to positively influence the body is the ideal way to regain balance and health.

I offer online and telephone consultations for all patients further afield. Please check out consults for further information

Why consider herbal medicine for your pet?

Medicinal plants have been used for thousands of years to treat and prevent diseases in humans and animals. With the discovery of synthetically produced drugs modern western medicine forgot about the benefits of natural remedies. While in western culture the use of medicinal plants is not common, in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurvedic medicine it is essential! Modern research supports the effectiveness of many medicinal plants that have been used for millennia.

When to consider herbal medicine for your pet?

Chronic and complex problems

If conventional medicine is unable to regain health, herbal medicines with their broad and complex actions step in. A herbalist will not only try to improve the clinical symptoms but to get to the roots of the problems. Having a truly holistic approach while considering all possible treatment options, a natural balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle will ensure the best possible outcome for your pet’s health.

Problems with mild clinical symptoms

If your pet is suffering minor disease, herbal medicine can help overcome most of these problems. Not using antibiotics, steroids and anti-inflammatory drugs in first place can be very beneficial in the long term as these drugs can lose their effectiveness if used regularly or over long periods of time. Herbal medicine also stimulates the body to heal itself which can prevent the recurrence of diseases and/or can slow down degenerative conditions.

The beauty of herbal medicine

Not only does herbal medicine have an additional repertoire of actions to conventional drugs, they are more gentle on the patient and are also able to stimulate and influence the whole body. Besides this, when properly used they have very little side effects. Also, being able to combine herbal medicine with conventional medicine gives the best possible result for the patient.