10 Herbs for Happy, Healthy Cats: (Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-261)

by Lura Rogers

Overview

Catnip Isn't the Only Herb Your Cat Will Love!

If you're a dedicated cat lover, you know the amazing intoxicating effect that catnip has on most cats. But did you also know that catnip can help calm a frantic feline during an extended car trip? Or that catnip can ease feline gastrointestinal distress? In fact, there are many common herbs that can do wonders for your cat's health. In 10 Herbs for Happy, Healthy Cats you'll find ten of the safest, most versatile herbs for feline health. You'll learn everything you need to know about growing these herbs and buying or making your own herbal teas, tinctures, capsules, and poultices. You'll also find expert advice on calculating the proper dosage of an herbal remedy and administering it to your cat -- including how to catch that feisty feline and help make the medicine go down easily!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781603423762
Publisher:	Storey Books
Publication date:	02/15/2001
Series:	Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Lura Rogers has been caring for animals since she was a child. She was a long-time employee of Adirondack Save-a-Stray, a shelter and adoption center for cats and dogs. She now shares her New Hampshire home with three cats.

Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction

Herbal Remedies - and Convincing Your Cat to Take Them

Finding the Right Dosage for Your Cat

10 Herbs to Know

• Burdock
• Calendula
• Caraway
• Catnip
• Dill
• Echinacea
• Eyebright
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Valerian

Growing Your Own Herbs

Resources