I was reading an informative article on the herb Calendula in The Whole Dog Journal this weekend.   I thought I would spread the good word for those of you that don’t get this great publication. 

Calendula is most well known for its healing properties for our largest organ, skin.  It is known to aid in healing cuts, burns, rashes and abrasions.  But the beneficial properties don’t stop there.  Calendula can be added to your dog’s diet (fresh or dried) as a digestive aid, may be perfect for the dog with a sensitive stomach; brewed as a tea and used as a first aid rinse, great for sores or granulomas that can be very difficult to get to heal, especially if you have an active dog; or an oil/salve for skin irritation, including paw abrasions and hot spots.

It’s always nice to learn about helpful home remedies.  I worked for a vet for years and when reading this article it made me think of all the hotspots, granulomas, abrasions, infections and sores that I saw come through our door.  Hearing the testimonials of the different pet owners that have seen such great results with this herb, it’s too bad that this type of information isn’t so readily available for all pet owners.  What I found most impressive was the fact that when using a calendula based herb solution or salve on your dog, the worry of him or her eating it isn’t of concern like it is with a lot of the skin medications that you would get from your vet. 

Hopefully we won’t need to use this information…but good to have if you need it.

Happy April!!!

Natasha