Pet Herb Library

69 detailed pet herb profiles with species-specific safety ratings, weight-based dosing, and administration guides.

Boswellia

Boswellia serrata

AStrong EvidenceBurseraceae

Ayurvedic gum resin rich in boswellic acids that inhibit 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX), delivering potent anti-inflammatory action for joints and gut without the COX-inhibition liabilities of NSAIDs. Exceptionally well tolerated.

Devil's Claw

Harpagophytum procumbens

AStrong EvidencePedaliaceae

Southern African root with harpagoside anti-inflammatory action; a leading herbal choice for canine and equine arthritis, hip dysplasia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Maitake

Grifola frondosa

AStrong EvidenceGrifolaceae

Beta-glucan rich medicinal mushroom with strong immunomodulating (D-fraction), hypoglycemic, and antitumor effects; excellent adjunct for diabetic and oncology veterinary patients.

Psyllium

Plantago ovata

AStrong EvidencePlantaginaceae

Mucilaginous seed husk providing bulk-forming fiber; flagship herb for equine sand colic prevention and bowel regulation in dogs, cats, and small mammals. Always with water.

Shiitake

Lentinula edodes

AStrong EvidenceMarasmiaceae

Medicinal mushroom rich in lentinan beta-glucans; powerful immunomodulator with antitumor, antiviral, and hepatoprotective effects used adjunctively in veterinary oncology and immunity.

Turkey Tail

Trametes versicolor

AStrong EvidencePolyporaceae

Highly researched medicinal mushroom rich in PSP and PSK polysaccharopeptides. Penn Vet hemangiosarcoma study demonstrated extended survival in canine patients using high-dose polysaccharopeptide extract.