This good-for-dogs herb is high in iron, calcium,
and also Vitamin B6.
Rosemary has also been shown to act as an antioxidant. Add the herb blended into your dogs food for extra nutritional value.
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“Rosemary, in most forms (dried, fresh whole plant, tincture or tea) can be used very safely in dogs, and in fact is Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS) by FDA for use in both humans and animals,”says herbalist Gregory L. Tilford, co-author with Mary L. Wulff of Herbs for Pets.
“However, the essential oil, which is often used in very small amounts as a natural food preservative is very strong and concentrated. In small amounts it will lend a calming, relaxing effect, but if fed in too much abundance it can produce the opposite – a nervous system stimulant effect that may exacerbate nervous system disorders, like epilepsy. All said, as long as the oil is not used in concentrations greater than 1 percent of the entire composition of a food or supplement product, it can be used quite safely.”