Benefits
- Extract from the white willow’s bark is believed to act as a pain reliever that can help with canine inflammatory ailments such as arthritis.
Can dogs eat White willow?
Risks
- Anecdotal studies made on its medicinal effects are focused on humans instead of dogs. Thus, it is not guaranteed how canines might react to white willow bark when administered.
- It is not recommended to administer the white willow bark on dogs with pre-existing health issues, such as diabetes, liver disease, and bleeding disorders.
- As its effects on pregnant dogs are unknown, the plant should not be used on them.
- Giving the white willow bark to medicated dogs is discouraged to avoid the risk of drug interactions.
