Allergy Blend for dogs and cats is the premier seasonal allergy formula for animals formulated using USDA ORGANIC HERBS and USP ORGANIC VEGETABLE GLYCERIN with NO added ingredients like chemical flavorings. Formulated by a certified Master Herbalist to support the body when responding to seasonal and environmental allergies.
Itchy skin, where a dog or cat scratches incessantly, can have a number of different causes that include seasonal allergies that occur during certain times of the year, allergies to common household antigens, immune reaction to vaccinations, food sensitivities, fungal infections of the ears that spread to the skin and the list can go on. If your dog or cat is itching and scratching our Allergy Blend alone may not be the answer and you may need a more personal protocol for your pet. In this case, please use our Pet Health Consultation Form so we have more information to better help you.
Allergy Blend works to support a balanced response of inflammatory substances, such as histamines, in response to an allergen. Allergens can be any substance, or antigen, to which the body has an immune response.
In addition, the herbs we have chosen for Allergy Blend can help to detoxify the liver, support the health of mucous membranes and strengthen the adrenal glands that can become depleted from the stress of chronic itching and/or the use of corticosteroid drugs. We have numerous dog and cat clients from around the country that have received relief with this highly-researched herbal blend!
Herbal remedies can be powerful and effective but they are designed to be used as part of an overall wellness plan, not just independently. We highly recommend you consider purchasing our Daily Multi Plus which is our foundation supplement. We also suggest you consider improving your dog or cat's diet, if you haven't already, to incorporate more whole foods. Please read our articles How to Feed Your Dog or How to Feed Your Cat for more information along with diet recommendations. Avoiding unnecessary vaccinations and the use of topical flea and tick products is also very important for those animals suffering with allergies. You may also follow some of our other recommendations found in our Natural Allergy Protocol for maximum results.
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 Allergy 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 how they've 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 to.
✓ Alcohol-Free Tincture with ORGANIC Vegetable Glycerin for Animals
Our blend is formulated by a special process using low heat and organic vegetable glycerin. Tinctures are concentrated forms of a plant's constituents that are readily absorbed and utilized by your pet's body. Because your pet may not like the taste of alcohol, we use vegetable glycerin which gives our tinctures a sweet taste your animals will like. Vegetable glycerin is a carbohydrate but is metabolized differently than sugar and does not raise blood sugar levels. It is also an efficient menstruum which extracts valuable constituents from plants and makes them readily available to the body. In addition, we take the extra time and effort to use a low heat process that extracts many more constituents than just soaking in glycerin alone as is done by most other herbal companies. And, of course, the use of organic vegetable glycerin ensures your pet avoids genetically modified ingredients and herbicides in their natural medicine.
✓ Uses only Human Grade Ingredients
Our products are manufactured using human grade ingredients. In the pet industry this is far from the rule as many companies use pet quality ingredients, those considered "not fit for human consumption".
✓ Uses Fresh, High Quality Ingredients
We purchase our ingredients from some of the most highly regarded companies in their respective fields so you and your animals are ensured the finest quality supplements. In addition, we purchase in small quantities to make sure the products we provide to you are fresh and bursting with important nutrients. This is in direct contrast to many other products on the market that can spend a year or longer sitting in non-climate controlled warehouses before they even get to you.
Active Ingredients per ml
A proprietary blend of USDA ORGANIC extracts (1:5)...250mg
Nettle leaf (Urtica dioica), Eyebright herb (Euphrasia officinalis), Ginkgo leaf (ginkgo biloba), Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Burdock root (Arctium lappa) and Cayenne (Capsicum annuum).
Inactive Ingredients: ORGANIC vegetable Glycerin USP, Distilled water
About the Organic Herbs in this Formula
Nettle Leaf - Is an extremely nutritious herb supplying numerous vitamins and minerals. It also provides effective antiallergenic qualities by reducing the effects of histamine and other inflammatory chemicals that are responsible for the symptoms we associate with allergies.
Eyebright Herb - This herb's astringent qualities make it a great choice for reducing irritating allergy symptoms. It will help to strengthen and reduce inflammation of the mucous membranes and lessen discharge from the eyes and nose.
Ginkgo Leaf - This herb has many benefits for your dog and cat. In this formula we will focus on its rich concentration of flavonoids that are anti-inflammatory and antiallergenic. This herb also helps to increase blood flow thereby benefiting the removal of mucous and other waste products.
Licorice Root - A very effective and fast acting anti-inflammatory herb. Its content of glycyrrhizin has a similar chemical structure to corticosteroids that are naturally secreted by your pet’s adrenal glands. When used at recommended dosages, this herb may allow you to avoid the use of corticosteroid drugs that have numerous undesirable side effects.
Burdock Root - Because allergies can be related to a build up of toxins in the blood, often related to an overwhelmed and sluggish liver, burdock plays an important role in this formula as a nutritious liver tonic, as well as a blood builder and cleanser.
Cayenne – An excellent catalyst to the system making a wonderful circulating tonic that helps to deliver the herbal constituents in this formula throughout the body while helping to remove toxins and waste products. In addition, being naturally high in vitamin C makes this herb a good choice in an allergy formula.
Provide 1 ml per 25 lbs 2 - 3 times per day.
Important: We suggest mixing our liquid herbal remedies into a small amount of treat food (yogurt, apple sauce, banana, canned food…) or, next best, into their meals, rather than directly into your pet’s mouth that may unintentionally cause your pet to inhale the remedy. It is suggested to provide herbal remedies such as this 10 -15 minutes prior to the main meal when convenient for better absorption.
Contraindications: The herb licorice in this formula can be contraindicated in cases of high blood pressure (hypertension) and if used in conjunction with certain cardiac drugs, diuretics and certain antidepressants. There is only a small amount of licorice in this formula so it should not be an issue, however, still please check with your veterinarian if your animal will be on similar medications when using this formula.
Shake well before use.
Since this is not a medication, dosages do not have to be exact. Do the best you can to get as close to the suggested dosage below as you can for your animal’s weight.
| Pet Weight | Dosage |
|---|---|
| 0 - 5 lbs | 2 - 3 drops |
| 6 - 10 lbs | 1/4 ml |
| 11 - 15 lbs | 1/2 ml |
| 16 - 20 lbs | 3/4 ml |
| 21 - 25 lbs | 1 ml |
| 26 - 31 lbs | 1 1/4 ml (1/4 tsp) |
| 32 - 37 lbs | 1 1/2 ml |
| 38 - 43 lbs | 1 3/4 ml |
| 44 - 50 lbs | 2 ml |
| 51 - 56 lbs | 2 1/4 ml |
| 57 - 62 lbs | 2 1/2 ml (1/2 tsp) |
| 63 - 68 lbs | 2 3/4 ml |
| 69 - 75 lbs | 3 ml |
| 76 - 87 lbs | 3 1/2 ml |
| 88 - 100 lbs | 4 ml |
| 101 - 112 lbs | 4 1/2 ml |
| >112 lbs | 5 ml (1 tsp) |
For serious acute conditions - It is recommended to provide three dosages per day. When your animal is doing better you may try reducing dosages to twice daily and see how they do with that schedule.
For chronic conditions - You may provide two to three times daily. If your animal does not respond to two dosages they will need three until they show improvement and then you may reduce to two dosages daily and see how they do.
Long-term use: After the first two - four weeks when your animal's condition stabilizes or improves begin to use on a schedule of 5 days on and 2 days off as long as your animal's condition allows this schedule without deterioration.
Storage: If to be used over a period of a few weeks store at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Refrigerate for longer term storage.
Important: If animal's condition worsens or does not improve or any unusual symptoms occur discontinue use and consult your veterinarian. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven.
We recommend you purchase enough for at least 2 - 4 weeks to get an idea if this remedy will work for your animal. Use the chart below as a guide.
Approximate Daily Servings per Container
| Container Size | 10 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 50 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 oz (2 or 3 servings per day) |
60 or 40 | 30 or 20 | 22 or 15 | 15 or 10 |
| 4 oz (2 or 3 servings per day) |
120 or 80 | 60 or 40 | 45 or 30 | 30 or 20 |
Does this herbal formula have any contraindications?
The herb licorice in this formula can be contraindicated in cases of high blood pressure (hypertension) and if used in conjunction with certain cardiac drugs, diuretics and certain antidepressants. There is only a small amount of licorice in this formula so it should not be an issue, however, still please check with your veterinarian if your animal will be on similar medications when using this formula.
Is this herbal extract safe for my dog or cat?
All of our herbal formulas have been developed by a certified Master Herbalist with years of educational training and over 20 years of experience creating herbal extracts for dogs and cats. The safe use of herbs and plant extracts has a long history dating back thousands of years, while modern pharmaceutical drugs - mass-produced, chemically synthesized medications - have only experienced widespread acceptance since the mid 1900’s.
Does this herbal formula actually work?
We wouldn’t be in business for the last two decades with thousands of positive reviews if our herbal formulas didn’t work for dogs and cats. However, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that results can vary as all animals are individuals with different diets, lifestyles and nutritional needs. If your pet is fed a processed kibble pet food, receives excessive booster vaccines every year, flea and tick pesticide treatments every month, is currently using, or has used, a variety of prescription medications, experiencing the benefits of an herbal remedy may require a little more effort.
What is the correct dosage?
The general serving size of our herbal extracts for dogs and cats is one ml (using the provided graduated dropper) per 25 lbs of animal weight at a frequency of 2-3 times daily. Detailed information with a servings chart can be found under the Instructions tab on this product page.
Can this herbal extract be used alongside prescription medications?
Generally, the answer to this question is “yes” with some caveats. First, see if there are any contraindications listed in the FAQs question above. Next, we suggest that herbal formulas are given at least two hours away from medications to avoid the potential for interactions. Lastly, since herbs can have a similar effect on the body as a medication prescribed by your veterinarian, your vet should monitor your dog or cat to see if the dosage of any medication needs to be adjusted lower. Don’t adjust the dosages of a medication your pet is using without your vet’s supervision.
Are their potential side effects?
While this herbal extract is very well tolerated by the majority of dogs and cats, a very small percentage of users may experience mild stomach upset or nausea if they are sensitive to an ingredient in the formula just like they may with any new food. These effects are rare and typically stop shortly after you discontinue use. If your pet has a history of being more sensitive, we recommend starting with 1/4 of the suggested serving size to see how your pet reacts before using the full suggested serving. If your dog or cat does display symptoms of nausea, don’t panic, just discontinue the herbal extract and allow time for your pet’s stomach to settle.
Is the vegetable glycerin used for your herbal formulas organic?
Yes, our glycerin is certified USP organic and is derived from organic sunflower oil or organic flax seed oil. It is not palm-derived (environmentally damaging) or soy-derived unlike most glycerin used by others in the pet market.
Are the herbs used in your herbal formulas organic?
Yes, all of the herbs used in our formulas are certified USDA organic. There is a significant additional expense in using USDA organic herbs compared with conventional herbs. However, we feel this is important to get the highest quality herbs from organic farms and suppliers we trust without the potential for contamination with pesticides and herbicides. As far as I am aware, we are the only pet supplement company that uses 100% USP organic glycerin and USDA organic herbs in their herbal formulas for dogs and cats.
How long does it usually take to see results?
Generally, you should start noticing some sort of results within a few days. Continue providing the herbal extract to your dog or cat for at least one month to get a good idea as to whether this particular herbal formula is working for your pet. The answer to this question will be influenced by two considerations. The first is the vitality and lifestyle of the dog or cat. Some animals have a stronger vitality and therefor a better response to herbal extracts. Some dogs and cats also have better diets and less exposure to toxins and chemicals from over-vaccination or medications.
Another consideration is whether you have selected the correct herbal formula for your dog or cat. If you don’t see improvement in a month’s time please contact us at support@thephnc.com so we can discuss what you are trying to accomplish and make sure you have the correct herbal extract or other supplement.
Lastly, let me mention that herbal extracts are not pharmaceutical drugs that have a dramatic affect on the body. What we are trying to accomplish with our herbal formulas and other supplements is to provide nutritional support for weak organs/systems and this can take a little time to accomplish in some cases. Also, as I alluded to earlier, diet and lifestyle play a huge role in the health of your dog or cat. If you continue to feed a poor-quality, processed diet, provide repetitive booster vaccinations or use chemical flea/tick products, these will work against what we are trying to accomplish and make it more difficult to improve the health of your companion. This is because all of the aforementioned place additional stress on the liver, kidneys and immune system instead of allowing the body to focus its energy on restoring balance.
What if my pet is not responding as hoped?
If your dog or cat is not responding to the herbal formula as hoped, then you may increase the herbal extract serving size by 50% and monitor the results. You can also increase the frequency up to three times daily. Reduce back to the lowest effective serving size and frequency as your pet’s condition improves. Feel free to contact us at support@thephnc.com so we can offer you more advice. Our goal is for you to succeed and we will help you to the best of our abilities.
What if I have a large dog and/or on a budget?
We understand that providing a large animal with herbal remedies and natural supplements can be a financial burden. We would suggest to provide what is within your budget and see how that works. For example, if you have a 100 lb dog that would require 5 mls of an herbal extract two to three times daily, figure what is within your budget and try that. It may only be 1 ml or 2 mls two times per day. However, in our experience this is preferable to avoiding the herbal formula entirely.
What if my vet is not receptive to a more holistic approach using herbal extracts or natural supplements?
Unfortunately, this is a fairly common occurrence. Try telling your vet that you respect their knowledge and experience but would like to incorporate a more natural approach into your pet's care. If this doesn’t work, and your vet is still unreceptive, then finding a veterinarian that shares your holistic philosophy may be appropriate. Some resources that may help in your search include: American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA), College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT) or the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA).