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Hawthorn for Heart

Older dogs in need of a general tonic will benefit most from this herb.

by Gregory L. Tilford

As a traveling, lecturing herbalist, I often hear the question of whether herbs might be helpful in treating old or debilitated dogs with chronic disease.

Older dogs, especially those with cardiac or renal problems, can benefit from a daily dose of safe, effective hawthorn, in the form of hawthorn tea, tincture, or fresh berries.

My answer: Yes – especially when used to supplement a good, natural diet and to strengthen or “tonify” the body’s natural healing functions. When used in this capacity, we refer to herbs as herbal tonics. …


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