There are many herbs and plenty of them can be safely given to dogs. Some are even great to use as natural, topical anesthetics. Below is a list of 22 herbs safe for dogs.
Herbs for cats and dogs can fortify your pet’s natural immune defense system with the power of whole plants like no factory made vitamin or mineral supplement can.
22 Herbs Safe for Dogs
Please note these herbs are good for people too!
1. Alfalfa Cancer prevention; Helps dogs with arthritis; Good for puppy growth. | ![]() |
2. Aloe For topical use, e.g.: Minor burns; wounds; Fleabites. | ![]() |
3. Burdock Aids canine arthritis; Good for the liver; Immune booster. | ![]() |
4. Calendula Excellent wound healer; For minor cuts and burns; Helps skin problems. | ![]() |
5. Chamomile Calms hyperactive dogs; Helps dogs with GI problems; Topical use for skin problems. | ![]() |

6. Dandelion Nutritious; Diuretic; Good for the liver. | ![]() |
7. Echinacea Immune booster; Anti-viral & antibacterial; Good for pain relief. | ![]() |
8. Garlic* Boosts liver & immunity; Anti-bacterial & anti-viral; Repels fleas & ticks. | ![]() |
9. Ginger Good for GI problems; Relieves pain & nausea; Improves blood circulation.| | ![]() |
10. Hawthorn Good for older dogs; Excellent heart tonic; A powerful antioxidant. | ![]() |

11. Hemp Good for older dogs; Anti-inflammatory and antioxidative; Calming and soothing. No list is complete without Hemp! | ![]() |
12. Lemon Balm Calming; Helps digestion; Eases muscle pain. | ![]() |
13. Licorice Relieves coughing & pain; Helps with Addison’s disease; Good for skin problems. | ![]() |
14. Milk Thistle Excellent liver support; Aids dogs with pancreatitis; Good for leptospirosis. | ![]() |
15. Mullein Good for dogs with cough; Anti-bacterial; Good for infections. | ![]() |

16. Neem Good for dogs with skin problems; Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral; Flea and pest repellent. | ![]() |
17. Nettle Good for allergies; Helps anemic dogs; Rinse for skin irritations. | ![]() |
18. Parsley Helps dogs with bad breath; Helps anemic dogs; Helps dogs with UTIs. | ![]() |
19. Rose Good for skin problems; GI problems; Antibacterial. | ![]() |
20. St. John’s Wort For depressed/anxious dogs; Anti-viral; Topical use for skin infections. | ![]() |
21. Slippery Elm For diarrhea/constipation; Treats stomach ulcers; Soothes painful cough. | ![]() |
22. Turmeric Anti-inflammatory; Helps fight cancer; Supports liver. | ![]() |
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NOT ALL HERBS ARE GOOD
Here is a list of Herbs bad for pets.
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Note: All the herbs featured above are available from https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/ (I am not affiliated with Star West just an excellent website).