Support Your Diabetic Dog
Herbs, Oils and Homeopathy To Support Diabetes In Dogs
Diabetes in dogs is a very serious disease. Do NOT Forgo veterinary care and medications to help get your dog’s blood sugar levels in check. It’s not optional.
As you proceed with the inclusion of any dietary change or addition of supplements, oils, herbs, or homeopathy, your dog’s levels must be monitored and medications adjusted as needed.
Using Essential to Support Sugar Regulation
Ledum
Melissa
Clove
Cinnamon
Lavender
Fennel
Coriander
Juniper
Supplements:
Reishi Mushrooms
Chaga Mushrooms
Omega-3 fatty acids: Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to help improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood sugar levels in dogs.
Magnesium: Magnesium has been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity in dogs.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Herbs that are often recommended to support dogs with diabetes include:
Bitter melon: Bitter melon has been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels in dogs.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon has been shown to help lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity in dogs.
Gymnema sylvestre: This herb is sometimes used to help regulate blood sugar levels in dogs with diabetes.
Aloe vera: Aloe vera has been shown to help lower blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity in dogs.
Fenugreek: Fenugreek is an herb that can help regulate blood sugar levels in dogs.
Homeopathy:
Ledum
Phosphorus: This remedy is sometimes used for dogs with diabetes that have a tendency to drink a lot of water.
Insulinum: This remedy is derived from insulin and is sometimes used for dogs with diabetes to help regulate blood sugar levels.
See Supporting Dogs With Diabetes with essential oils, herbs and homeopathy may be beneficial. or call me to discuss food changes & supplements that you can review with your veterinarian. You must stay in contact with your vet for ongoing testing, but you might face some challenges with prescription diet recommendations, disagreement with fresh foods, and disbelief in oils and homeopathy. Remember there are many holistic vets who will do telemedicine consultations with you — but you still need your local vet for testing.