Echinacea Root for Dogs and Cats

Name: Echinacea Root for Dogs and Cats
Brand: The Pet Health and Nutrition Center
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Echinacea for dogs and cats is used to support optimal immune system activity*. Formulated by a certified Master Herbalist using USDA certified organic herbs and USP organic glycerin, this formula will help to support healthy levels of phagocytic white blood cell activity*. These are the immune cells that destroy invaders like bacteria and viruses to support healthy immune system function. In this formula we use the species Echinacea angustifolia because research has shown this particular species to be the stronger herb with more medicinal value for your dog or cat. Echinacea can be used at the first sign of infection, potentially as a safe alternative to antibiotics. In fact, we often recommend our clients try echinacea for a few days if their animal is showing signs of not feeling well (non life-threatening symptoms) before taking their animal to the vet for antibiotics. Generally, your animal's condition will rectify itself without all the harmful side effects of antibiotics, and if not you can always take your animal to the vet in a day or two if they don't respond. How Should Echinacea be Used for Dogs and Cats? Often people make the mistake of using this herb as "daily immune support". However, it is not meant to be used in this manner and if this is what you are looking for choose Astragalus Root instead. Echinacea is used primarily for prevention or treatment of acute infections because it activates the body's macrophage-mediated defense system that eliminates pathogens. If your dog or cat already has an existing infection consider our Antimicrobial Formula that contains echinacea as well as other antimicrobial herbs. To help prevent acute infection you can use echinacea prior to a stressful event as stress can lower immune response or that may expose your dog or cat to a bacteria or virus. For instance, if you have a kennel visit coming up, or another situation during which your dog or cat will be exposed to other animals, you can start them on a regimen of this herb one week prior. This way their immune system will be functioning at optimal activity when possibly exposed to pathogens from other animals. How Long Can I Use Echinacea For My Dog or Cat? Echinacea is believed to reach its optimal activity after just 7 - 10 days, so using it for longer periods of time will not achieve greater benefit. Instead, use echinacea for a period of 7 to 10 days and then take a week off. If needed, start the schedule again for another 7 to 10 days. Recently, The Pet Health and Nutrition Center has begun using a new technology to extract our glycerite herbal remedies called Ultrasonic Botanical Extraction. To the best of our knowledge, at this time, we are the only pet supplement company using this modern technology to create the herbal remedies our clients use for their dogs and cats.This modern technology uses ultrasound waves to break apart plant matter to release active, beneficial plant constituents into the solvent (in our case USP organic glycerin). We have used independent, third-party testing to ensure our new herbal remedies will be as effective as our prior method of extraction. The results exceeded our expectations and showed an increase of 10X in the amount of active plant constituents using this modern botanical extraction method.What you may notice… First, let me make clear that our herbal formulas are the same and have not changed. However, you may notice that they are lighter in color and less viscous (thinner). If you would like more information on this modern method of creating herbal remedies we have provided an article and video on Ultrasonic Botanical Extraction for you to enjoy. What to Look for in a Superior Echinacea Formula ✓ Organic Herbs Our formula contains certified USDA organic herbs. Research shows organic herbs have higher amounts of important nutrients as opposed to conventionally raised plants. Organic farming methods are also better for the environment and of course do not have the levels of residual pesticides that conventionally grown herbs can have. We also do not use wild crafted herbs in our formulas as this practice can damage wild populations of herbs and you do not necessarily know where the herbs are coming from or have been grown. Instead, we prefer to be on the safe side and only obtain herbs from USDA certified organic farms. ✓ Natural Ingredients Natural ingredients are going to be gentler on your animal's body when compared to synthetic chemical ingredients or medications. The proper natural constituents are able to provide the body with what it needs to heal and get better. This is in direct contrast to synthetic ingredients or medications that can be especially hard on the liver and kidneys. Medications are also designed to have a symptom suppressing action in line with the principles of allopathic medicine which is to create a diagnoses and then use drugs to suppress symptoms. Using this course of action can never result in true healing and is not really meant

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