Natural Rescue Remedies

Benefits: Contains natural antihistamines and anti-inflammatory compounds like quercetin, helping to block histamine receptors and reduce swelling, itching, and hives.

Usage: Infuse as a tea or administered in capsule form (dose based on weight).

Benefits: Rich in acetic acid with anti-inflammatory properties; soothes irritated skin and restores pH balance.

Usage: Dilute 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water and apply with a clean cloth to affected areas. Avoid open wounds.

Calendula: Contains flavonoids and triterpenoids with anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects.

Ledum: Used in homeopathy to relieve insect bites and reduce localized swelling and itching.

Usage: Apply directly to affected areas as needed.

Benefits: Rich in beta-glucans and triterpenes; supports immune modulation and reduces hypersensitivity reactions.

Usage: Administer as per product guidelines (tincture or capsule based on weight).

Benefits: Interacts with the endocannabinoid system to regulate immune response, reducing histamine release, itching, swelling, and inflammation.

Usage: Use high-quality, pet-safe CBD oil. Follow dosage instructions carefully.

Benefits: Provides anti-inflammatory effects at the cellular level, stabilizing overactive immune responses and reducing chronic allergic skin flare-ups.

Usage: Add to food based on veterinary dosing recommendations.

Benefits: A natural fatty acid amide that modulates inflammation through the endocannabinoid system. Effective for chronic allergic skin conditions and nerve-related inflammation.

Usage: Available in chewable supplements or capsules formulated for pets.

• Severe facial swelling (especially around the eyes, muzzle, or throat)
• Difficulty breathing, wheezing, or labored breathing
• Rapid onset of large, widespread hives
• Lethargy, weakness
• Signs of nausea: excessive drooling, vomiting

• Injectable Antihistamines (Diphenhydramine/Benadryl)
• Steroids (Dexamethasone or Prednisone)
• Epinephrine (Adrenaline) for airway swelling or collapse

Benefits: Provides powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and wound-healing properties, helping prevent infection and promote faster tissue repair.

Usage: Apply a thin layer of medical-grade Manuka honey directly to cleaned minor wounds. Avoid use on deep punctures or surgical sites without veterinary advice.

Benefits: A reliable antiseptic that prevents infection by killing a wide range of pathogens without causing excessive tissue damage when properly diluted.

Usage: Dilute Betadine to a tea-colored solution (1:10 ratio with water) before applying to wounds. Avoid overuse, which can delay healing.

Benefits: Offers anti-inflammatory and calming effects to reduce local discomfort, irritation, and support skin healing after minor abrasions.

Usage: Apply a small amount of high-quality, pet-safe CBD salve to the affected area, avoiding open or deep wounds.

Benefits: A traditional styptic herb used to stop bleeding quickly, promote clotting, and offer mild antiseptic properties.

Usage: Apply powdered yarrow directly to bleeding wounds or use crushed fresh leaves in emergencies.

Benefits: Offers broad-spectrum antimicrobial action without harsh chemical antiseptics, supporting gentle wound cleansing.

Usage: Use as a spray or rinse to clean minor wounds before applying healing salves or dressings.

Benefits: A renowned Chinese herbal formula that helps control both internal and external bleeding and supports clotting during trauma.

Usage: Administer capsules based on pet size during bleeding emergencies; reserve the red "emergency pill" for severe, life-threatening bleeding.

Benefits: Acts as a natural styptic to stop minor external bleeding and contains anti-inflammatory compounds that promote healing.

Usage: Include powdered yarrow in emergency kits; apply directly to bleeding wounds as needed.

Benefits: Utilize medicinal mushrooms and supportive herbs to regulate digestion, reduce inflammation, and strengthen gut resilience.

Usage: Recommend based on symptoms—digestive blends for acute issues, anti-inflammatory blends for chronic conditions, and recovery formulas post-illness.

Benefits: Contains carvacrol, a strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compound to support gut health and control diarrhea naturally.

Usage: Use cautiously and according to weight-based dosing for gut infections or imbalances.

Benefits: A natural anti-nausea and anti-spasmodic herb that calms the stomach and reduces vomiting.

Usage: Typical dosage is 25 mg per lb body weight; administer fresh, powdered, or cooled ginger tea.

Benefits: Provides soluble fiber that bulks up loose stools and promotes regular bowel movements.

Usage: Add ½ to 1 tsp to food for medium-sized dogs; ensure adequate water intake to prevent constipation.

Benefits: Provides calming support through the endocannabinoid system, helping to reduce anxiety, relax airway tension, and promote easier breathing.

Usage: Administer orally following weight-based dosing; recommend only THC-free, pet-formulated products.

Benefits: Combines soothing herbs (e.g., mullein, licorice root, marshmallow root) to ease airway inflammation, calm coughing, and support easier breathing. Adding Manuka honey provides additional antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and throat-soothing properties, helping to reduce irritation and support immune health.

Usage: Use in tincture or cooled herbal tea form based on pet size and symptom severity. For added throat relief, mix ½ to 1 tsp of medical-grade Manuka honey into the herbal tea before offering, or administer directly for soothing dry, irritated throats.

Benefits: Supports the body’s natural pain modulation and anti-inflammatory processes through the endocannabinoid system, providing gentle relief for acute and chronic discomfort.

Usage: Use pet-specific, THC-free CBD oils or capsules, dosing based on weight and severity of pain.

Benefits: Naturally modulates pain and inflammation through the endocannabinoid system without the side effects of conventional pain medications.

Usage: Incorporate into both acute and chronic pain protocols following veterinary consultation.

Benefits: Contains curcumin, a potent anti-inflammatory compound that supports joint health and reduces systemic inflammation.

Usage: Pair turmeric with healthy fats and black pepper (piperine) for better absorption. Dose at ¼ tsp per 10 lbs body weight.

Benefits: Contains anti-inflammatory medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which provide a quick energy source, support metabolic and cognitive health, and reduce systemic inflammation. MCTs also have natural antimicrobial and antifungal properties for skin and gut health.

Usage: Add 1 tsp per 10 lbs of body weight to meals daily, introduced gradually to prevent digestive upset.

Benefits: Binds to toxins in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing absorption and reducing toxin exposure severity.

Usage: Use only food-grade products; administer according to weight immediately after toxin ingestion under veterinary guidance.

Benefits: When used correctly, induces vomiting to expel ingested toxins before absorption.

Usage: Dose at 1 tsp (5 ml) per 10 lbs body weight, not exceeding 3 doses, under veterinary advice. Avoid use if caustic materials or sharp objects were ingested.

• Why It Matters: Stress, medications (like antibiotics or steroids), and acute illness can disrupt the gut microbiome, leading to digestive upset, weakened immunity, and chronic inflammation.
• What to Monitor: Ongoing diarrhea, constipation, excessive gas, or poor stool quality (mucus, foul odor, abnormal color).
• Support Strategies:
  • Introduce high-quality probiotics or consider professional Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) for severe imbalances.
  • Offer fermented foods like unsweetened kefir or goat’s milk (if tolerated).