Saturday, August 17, 2013

Boswellia For Dogs Natural Treatment Of Inflammations And Pain

By Helga Stokes


Boswellia for dogs or humans is derived from the same plant found in India. It has been known about and used for thousands of years and is often called Indian Frankincense. It comes from tapping the sap of the tree Boswellia Serrata and has excellent healing properties. It has the ability to considerably lessen pain as well as its ability to reduce swelling.

It is believed that in India, the natives saw elephants eating the tree and thought that they too would become strong and live long lives if they ate the plant. It was then discovered that it was also good for stopping pain, making swellings go down and relieving joint stiffness. In Ancient Times, the Egyptians much prized this Frankincense and used in to make their mummies and heal skin.

In modern days scientific studies have confirmed it is extremely useful for its anti-inflammatory properties and has been widely used to treat arthritis, osteoarthritis and various disorders of the digestive tract. There have been some trials using boswellic acid as a potential treatment against certain cancers and brain tumors but these are ongoing and so far inconclusive.

If you think that your dog might benefit from Boswellia, it is recommended that you seek the advice of a vet first. While there is information to be found on the internet regarding dosages, these are not hard and fast. They suggest how many grams per kilogram of your dogs weight, but while this takes into account the differing sizes of various breeds, it does not include the severity of your dogs condition. Too little may be ineffective, whereas too much in a small dog could cause an overdose and be fatal.

It is rare that this medicine causes side effects, but it is important to know what to look for. It your dog starts to show signs of diarrhea or vomiting then stop the treatment and go to see your veterinary practitioner. In very rare cases your dog might have trouble breathing and in this case you should seek immediate help.

In most cases the benefits from using this natural remedy outweigh the potential risks. The medicine has been found to be highly effective for treating all forms of joint pains in canines without some of the adverse reactions that traditional anti arthritic drugs might have. It can significantly reduce stiffness and help your pet become more mobile.

Rashes and inflammation of the skin can also be treated with this natural product. Its ability to reduce all types of inflammation makes it useful for diarrhea, colitis and other disorders of the gut. Once you know how much to give your dog each day, it can simply be mixed with their normal daily meal making it very easy to administer.

Boswellia for dogs is found in most herbal pharmacies and through online stores. The medicine comes in capsules, tablets and as a powder food supplement. To make sure you get the right sort and correct dose for your animal than be sure to visit the vet for their advice. Once they are on the supplement then your dog should be able to move more freely without pain and stiff joints.




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