Using Herbs For Dogs with Rita Hogan

Rita Hogan is a Clinical Canine Herbalist .... can you imagine?! What a dream job!

Herbs are FASCINATING to me and Rita has restocked my desire to learn more and use nature to help me and my pets.

In today's episode, Rita talks about some easy ways to use herbs at home with your dogs, how she became an herbalist herself, how we can take the initiative to continue learning more about using herbs, and so much more.

Takeaways

Nature provides a wealth of resources, including herbs, for our well-being.
Working with people can be challenging, as they often prioritize the health of their pets over their own.
Overcoming the fear of using herbs involves understanding their benefits and starting with non-toxic herbs.
Understanding the energetics of plants is crucial for using them effectively.
Learning about a few herbs each month can gradually build knowledge and confidence in using herbs.
Formulated herbal supplements can be beneficial, but individualized approaches may be necessary for optimal results. Using herbs in veterinary medicine requires patience and managing expectations.
Supporting healing instead of suppressing symptoms is crucial for long-term health.
Different conditions may require different levels of support, including pharmaceuticals as a bridge to natural remedies.
Avoiding the overuse of antibiotics and using plants for support can be beneficial for animals' health.
Reconnecting with our knowledge of plants and respecting different medicine practices is essential for holistic healing.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background

03:00
Herbalism and Nature

06:33
Challenges of Working with People

11:17
Overcoming Fear of Using Herbs

20:41
Understanding Energetics of Plants

29:14
Starting Points for Using Herbs with Dogs

42:35
Courses and Resources for Pet Parents

48:33
Using Formulated Herbal Supplements

51:54
Using Herbs and Managing Expectations

54:00
Supporting Healing Instead of Suppressing Symptoms

55:13
Being Patient and Allowing Time for Healing

55:53
Different Support for Serious Conditions

56:48
The Role of Pharmaceuticals as a Bridge

57:17
Avoiding Antibiotics and Using Plants for Support

58:12
Reconnecting with Our Knowledge of Plants

59:09
Passing Down Knowledge to Future Generations

01:00:28
Respecting and Learning from Different Medicine Practices

01:01:38
Using TikTok to Share Herbalism Knowledge

01:02:13
Creating Content and Sharing Knowledge

01:03:03
Upcoming Book and Podcast Tour

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