Incredibly versatile but most effective on skin issues.
Aloe vera for dogs.
Aloe vera is one of my favourite plants on the planet.
Aloe vera for dogs has seen increasing popularity in recent years.
Adapting the properties mentioned in the above section of the article to the dogs.
Properties and benefits of aloe vera for dogs.
However dogs should not be given the whole leaves of the aloe vera plant.
There are two types of aloe vera which have been used for dogs.
There are at least 275 different aloe species but only three or four are used for commercial purposes.
To be sure the latex is removed purchase a food grade aloe or avoid whole leaf products and your dog should be just fine.
The first is as a dietary supplement and the second is as a gel to massage into the skin of the affected area.
When ingested these glycosides are metabolized by intestinal bacteria forming compounds that increase mucus production and water in the colon.
Aloe vera is a plant we hear a lot about.
There are 2 basic ways that aloe vera gel can help your dog.
Adaptogens are purported to be plants which.
Therapeutic uses of aloe vera for dogs.
David urch s book aloe vera nature s gift.
Aloe vera which is from the aloaceae family is a common houseplant aloes contain anthraquinone glycosides which are purgatives medications that encourage bowel movements.
Aloe vera for pets why and how.
It s in our cosmetics and many of us put it on those nasty summer sunburns but did you know you can use it on your dog too.
Certain claims say that this plant is an adaptogen.
It s not only rich in vitamins a c and e but it is a clinically proven antibacterial antiviral and anti inflammatory.
Either fresh juice from aloe or a gel that has been commercially prepared features a pile of minerals proteins enzymes and other.
Aloe is best used for digestive skin and lymph problems.
What kind of aloe to use for dogs.
We will see that aloe vera is very useful for the following cases.
The properties it is claimed to provide include refreshment healing and toning.
The following information is based on veterinary surgeon dr.
Aloe vera is safe to eat and a good way to obtain its many benefits.
Using aloe vera for dogs skin will never cause problems since it has multiple benefits for our pets.
So in answer to this reader s email aloe isn t really poisonous although some gels and whole leaf applications should be used with caution if being used internally.
The leaves contain saponins glycosides and other compounds that are mildly toxic for domestic animals.
Both are said by many sources to have advantages for our animals and for us.
The most common use of aloe vera gel for dogs is as a topical skin application as you re probably familiar with.
