The Veterinary Herbalist’s Guide to Holistic Animal Care

2024-05-20

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Herbs have been used to doctor animals for millennia, but sadly it's tough to find information on how to use them in our modern age. Today I'm so thrilled to be joined by Dr. Patrick Jones-- a veterinarian, naturopath, and herbalist who knows this topic inside and out. Dr. Jones sheds light on the complexities of herbal dosages, species-specific risks, and the profound impact these treatments can have on our animals from household pets to livestock. He packed this interview with loads of practical, actionable information and y...

Herbs have been used to doctor animals for millennia, but sadly it's tough to find information on how to use them in our modern age.

Today I'm so thrilled to be joined by Dr. Patrick Jones-- a veterinarian, naturopath, and herbalist who knows this topic inside and out. Dr. Jones sheds light on the complexities of herbal dosages, species-specific risks, and the profound impact these treatments can have on our animals from household pets to livestock.

He packed this interview with loads of practical, actionable information and you'll walk away with tons of ideas on how to naturally treat your cows, goats, chickens, dogs, and more!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Why does there seem to be a void in information about using herbs for animals
How you can use herbs for different types of livestock
How herbs work vs. modern medicine
Talking about daily supplement herbs
How to get animals to take herbs
Figuring out dosages
Common ailments in farm animals (and how to treat them)
Get instant access by growing your own herbs
Foundational top five herbs
Favorite veterinary herbal success story

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