What herbs are safe for pets?

A Gentle Guide for Holistic Pet Guardians

✅ Why Use Herbs for Pets?

Herbs offer gentle, plant-based support for a wide range of pet needs, from easing stress to improving digestion. Used with care, herbs can:

Support calm behavior

Soothe sensitive stomachs

Promote oral comfort

Encourage vitality and resilience

Offer energetic and emotional balance

But not all herbs are created equal when it comes to pets. Here’s a list of safe, commonly used herbs for dogs and cats — especially when used in proper doses and under holistic guidance.

🐶 Safe Herbs for Dogs

1. Chamomile

🌼 Calming, digestive support. Chamomile is a go-to herb for easing nervous tension and supporting gentle digestion. It’s also great in topical sprays to create a calming energy field.

2. Lemon Balm

🍋 Uplifting and soothing. Perfect for dogs who get overstimulated easily, lemon balm helps shift anxious energy and brighten mood.

3. Slippery Elm Bark

🌳 Gut health & soothing. Slippery elm coats the digestive tract and supports dogs experiencing stomach upset or sensitive digestion.

4. Calendula

🌼 Skin and gum support. This antimicrobial flower is safe topically and in oral care products. It helps soothe inflammation and support healing.

5. Skullcap

🌿 Emotional grounding. A gentle nervine herb that supports calmness without sedation — great for dogs who feel on edge.

🐱 Safe Herbs for Cats

Cats are more sensitive to herbs than dogs, so it’s important to use smaller amounts and choose feline-safe options.

1. Catnip

🌿 Calming and playful. This well-loved herb can stimulate playfulness or relaxation, depending on your cat’s sensitivity.

2. Chamomile (German only)

🌼 Soothing and relaxing. Chamomile can help with stress and digestion, but always use German chamomile (Matricaria recutita), not Roman chamomile.

3. Calendula

🌼 Gum health and skin repair. Gentle and soothing, calendula is safe in small amounts and often used in oral rinses and skin balms.

4. Aloe Vera Inner Leaf Juice

🌿 Oral comfort and tissue repair. Small amounts of inner leaf aloe (not the whole leaf, which can be toxic) can support mouth health and tissue hydration.

5. Holy Basil (Tulsi)

🌿 Spiritual and emotional support. Safe in low doses, Tulsi is used in spiritual blends for its uplifting and grounding effect.

🚫 Herbs to Avoid for Pets

Not all herbs are safe — some common human herbs can be toxic for animals. Avoid these unless under professional guidance:

Garlic and onion

Tea tree oil

Pennyroyal

Comfrey (internally)

St. John’s Wort (can be risky for cats)

Essential oils not formulated for pet safety

Always consult a holistic vet or certified herbalist before introducing new herbs, especially for cats.

🌙 How We Use Herbs at Sacred Paw Botanicals

At Sacred Paw Botanicals, every ingredient is intentionally chosen for its emotional, energetic, and physical benefit. Our herbal remedies are:

Reiki-infused

Alcohol-free

Gentle, safe, and hand-blended

Created with your animal’s soul in mind

Whether it’s a calming mist, oral care blend, or gut support tincture, we create each product as a ritual of care — grounded in love and guided by nature.

📌 Final Thoughts

Herbs can be a beautiful way to support your pet’s wellness — but always choose high-quality, pet-safe herbs, and use them with care and intention.

Ready to explore our gentle herbal range?👉 Browse Pet Remedies Here

💬 Share Your Thoughts

Have you tried herbs for your dog or cat? Which ones have worked for you? Comment below — we’d love to hear your story.