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Can dogs eat Horehound?

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Overview

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Can dogs eat horehound? Yes, horehound is used to treat several mild respiratory diseases in dogs including bronchitis. But avoid going overboard when feeding horehound to dogs since this cause an abnormal change in the heart rhythm and blood pressure of dogs.

Benefits

health-benefits
  • Horehound is used as a herbal remedy to treat coughs, bronchitis, and other mild respiratory diseases in humans and canines.
  • Horehound also has diuretic effects, which help flush out toxins from the urinary tract.
  • Horehound has antiseptic properties, which make it an effective wound disinfectant.

Risks

health-risks
  • Raw horehound is bitter and pungent, which is not palatable to dogs.
  • When consumed in large doses, horehound can affect heart rhythm, blood glucose, and blood pressure.
  • Consuming horehound may cause vomiting, stomach upset, and diarrhea.
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Servings

serving-suggestions
  • Horehound should not be given to pregnant or lactating dogs.
  • You can use the infusion of horehound as an antiseptic wash for you and your dog.
  • Always get professional advice from a veterinarian before using a plant medicinally for your dog.

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