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Hi all ~
I was asked tonight what to use for hairballs instead of the petroleum
jelly. Because petroleum jelly is insoluable in water it can be
aspirated into the lungs of a choking or vomiting animal and can cause
pneumonia.
Good herbal solutions include:
Chickweed tincture which is a source of lubrication and light roughage
that can help to eliminate hairballs, about 2-4 drops once a week in food
or water;
A bit of bran or flaxseed provides fiber to help eliminate hairballs,
about a quarter of a teaspoon once a week in food;
A teaspoon of olive oil once a week mixed up in food;
Crab Apple flower essence also dispels hair balls. Crab Apple is a
natural cleanser and will help expel anything foreign to the animal. 3
drops once or twice a week in drinking water is a good preventative. BTW
if you have a cold or sore throat, 5 drops of this essence in 12 ounces
of water once a day will help you recover faster.
Warmly ~
Mary L. Conley, ND, Herbalist
Conley Farm Organic Herbs
Online Classes ~ Private Consultations
www.Herbgrow30.com
[Posted in FML issue 4481]
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