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Can dogs eat Calendula?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat calendula? Yes, calendula possesses anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that protect dogs from various diseases. This herb also hastens the healing of wounds and burns in dogs. But calendula is prohibited to pregnant dogs since it can induce uterine contractions.

Benefits

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  • Calendula, also known as Marigold, contains triterpene saponins, carotenoids, and flavonoids with anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties.
  • Calendula has been proven to effectively fight vesicular stomatitis virus, which is known to affect pigs, horses, and cattle. It also can treat and prevent stomach ulcers.
  • Calendula's restorative properties speed up the healing of wounds, cuts, hot spots, and burns and prevent bacterial growth while the skin heals up.

Risks

health-risks
  • Calendula may trigger an allergic reaction in some dogs.
  • Calendula should not be used on pregnant dogs as it may cause uterine contractions.
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Servings

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  • Calendula is primarily used topically, but it's also edible. For dogs with digestive problems, add up to 1 teaspoon of dried or fresh calendula petals to their meal. One teaspoon is recommended per 20 pounds of dog's body weight.
  • To brew calendula tea, put two tablespoons of dried calendula in a cup of boiling water. Let the herb steep and cool, and then add several drops to the dog's meal.
  • Calendula tea is also used as a wound wash, while the petals from freshly brewed tea are used as a herbal wound poultice.
  • Calendula tea can be combined with other herbs like dried lavender and chamomile flowers to create a herbal bath rinse to cleanse and soothe a dog's irritated skin caused by an allergy.
  • Always get professional advice from a veterinarian before using a plant medicinally for your dog.

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