Benefits
- Extracts from the white willow’s bark are thought to act as a pain reliever, potentially assisting with canine inflammatory ailments such as arthritis.
Can dogs eat White willow?
Risks
- Anecdotal studies regarding its medicinal effects have primarily focused on humans, so the reactions of dogs to white willow bark when administered are not guaranteed.
- It is advisable to avoid administering white willow bark to dogs with pre-existing health conditions, such as diabetes, liver disease, and bleeding disorders.
- Given the unknown effects on pregnant dogs, this plant should not be used on them.
- It is discouraged to give white willow bark to medicated dogs to prevent the risk of drug interactions.
