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A: The method is determined by the situation at hand, your pet's willingness to take the herb and the approach you're taking. If your goal is to use herbs as a nutritional supplement, a sprinkling of dried herbs on your companion's food is usually an effective method of administration. However, if the goal is to put the active components of an herb into an animal's body quickly and completely for the purpose of initiating a healing response, then the feeding of a liquid preparation (a tea or tincture), on an empty stomach, may be more effective.
About the Authors:
Mary L. Wulff-Tilford and Gregory L. Tilford are the coauthors of All You Ever Wanted to Know about Herbs for Pets and the founders of the Animals' Apawthecary (a company that produces low-alcohol herb tinctures for dogs and cats).
The information provided here is for educational and entertainment purposes only, and should not be relied on as medical advise for your pet, or in lieu of consultation with your own veterinarian. We urge you to always consult your veterinarian for specific advice and diagnoses concerning your pet.