Cat's Claw - Herbs for Dogs and Cats
In this article:
Arthritis - osteoarthritis - rheumatoid arthritis
Chronic fatigue
Digestive System disorders, for example:
- Colitis
- Gastritis
- About Cat's Claw
- Health Benefits for Dogs and Cats
- Dosing Guideline
1. About Cat’s Claw
Cat’s Claw is native vine of Peru,
which can be found in areas of high altitude, winding itself around trees. The
medicinal form of Cat’s Claw is derived from the bark and the root of the
plant.
There are two species of cat’s claw commonly used for medicinal
purposes:
- Uncaria guianenses
- Uncaria tomentosa
Cat's claw is available in dry powder, tea, tincture and supplement form.
2. Health Benefits for Dogs and Cats
A partial list
Arthritis - osteoarthritis - rheumatoid arthritis
Chronic fatigue
Digestive System disorders, for example:
- Colitis
- Gastritis
- Leaky gut
- Stomach ulcers
Cancer (particularly urinary tract cancer)
Cleansing of the kidneys
Parasites
- Stomach ulcers
Cancer (particularly urinary tract cancer)
Cleansing of the kidneys
Parasites
Respiratory issues
Viral infections
Wound Healing
Viral infections
Wound Healing
3. Dosing Guideline
Weight
|
Dry
Powders
|
Teas
|
Capsules/Tablets
|
Tinctures
|
1-10 lbs
|
a
small pinch up to 1/8 tsp
|
less
than 1/4 cup, 1-3 times/day
|
1/2
capsule, 1-3 times/day
|
1-3
drops, 2-3 times/day
|
10-20 lbs
|
1
larger pinch - 1/8 to ¼ tsp
|
1/4
cup, 1-3 times/day
|
1/2-1
capsule/tablet, 1-3 times/day
|
3-5
drops, 2-3 times/day
|
20-50 lbs
|
2
pinches - 1 teaspoon
|
1/4-1/2
cup, 1-3 times/day
|
1-2
capsules/tablets, 2-3 times/day
|
5-10
drops, 2-3 times/day
|
50-100 lbs
|
2
pinches - 2 teaspoons
|
1/2-1
cup, 1-3 times/day
|
1-2
capsules/tablets, 3-4 times/day
|
20
drops, 2-3 times/day
|
Over 100 lbs
|
up to
1 tablespoon
|
up to
1 cup 3 times/day
|
adult
human dose
|
adult
human dose
|
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Article and graphics by Karen Rosenfeld.
