Herbs for Pets
Species-specific herbal education for your animal companions — 69+ pet herb profiles, per-species safety ratings, weight-based dosing, and an intelligent finder.
69+
Pet herbs
12
Conditions
7
Species
10
Herb forms
Browse by species
Safety varies dramatically between species. Always start with your pet's species for accurate data.
Dogs
Most herbs available
Cats
Limited — liver sensitivity
Horses
Equine herbal tradition
Rabbits
Sensitive GI system
Birds
Minimal dosing
Small Pets
Guinea pigs, ferrets
Tools & Resources
Everything for safe herbal care — species-specific safety, weight-based dosing, toxic-herb guide.
Pet Herb Finder
Tell us about your pet and what they need — we match species-safe herbs with correct dosing.
Start the finder
69+ pet herb profiles
Per-species safety ratings, weight-based dosing, administration tips for every herb.
Browse the libraryInteraction Checker
Herb-drug and herb-herb interactions specific to your pet's species and medications.
OpenDosage Guide
Weight-based dosing for powders, tinctures, teas, and topicals by species.
OpenToxic Herbs Guide
Critical reference — herbs and plants that are toxic to dogs, cats, horses, birds, and small pets.
See the toxic list
Conditions by species
Common pet health conditions with species-specific herbal approaches and vet-referral guidance.
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Toxic-herb reference guide
A quick-scan list of everything you should not give to each species — essential before any herbal care.
About pet herbal medicine
Veterinary herbal medicine is a growing field applying the same principles of human herbalism to our animal companions. Dogs, cats, horses, and other pets can benefit from carefully selected herbs for anxiety, joint pain, digestive issues, and skin conditions.
The critical difference is species-specific safety. Cats, for example, lack certain liver enzymes (glucuronidation) that dogs and humans use to metabolize phenols and terpenes. Many herbs safe for dogs can be toxic or lethal to cats. Dosing also varies dramatically by body weight and species.
Every herb profile on this platform includes per-species safety ratings, weight-based dosing guidance, and clear warnings. Always consult your veterinarian before starting any herbal regimen for your pet.
69+
Pet herbs
7
Species covered
4
Safety ratings
What you'll find in each profile
Per-species safety
Safe / Caution / Unsafe / Toxic
Weight-based dosing
By species and form
Cat-safety flags
Enzyme + phenol warnings
Vet drug interactions
Common medications
Administration tips
Hiding in food, glycerin
Adverse signs
What to watch for
Critical species warning
An herb safe for dogs may be toxic to cats. Never assume cross-species safety. Cats are especially sensitive to essential oils, phenols, and many terpenes. Always check the species rating before giving any herb.
Not sure where to start?
Try the Pet Herb Finder — tell us about your pet and what they need, and we'll match them with safe, species-appropriate herbs.