Our pets are susceptible to minor cuts, scratches, bites and stings, particularly those with outdoor life styles and daring natures. Cuts and scratches, scrapes, insect bites, fights with other pets in the surroundings. These all can result in a miserable state in pet with consequent risk of infection. Like humans, animals can also experience allergies and reactions to toxic plants like Poison Ivy and Poison Oak.
The majority of these little injuries cure fairly rapidly on their own and with no long-term adverse effects, chiefly in healthy pets with strong immunity. Though, the immediate pain, uneasiness and swelling can be unlikable and incapacitating for your pet and it is vital to care for these wounds suitably. Also, there may be a high danger of illness in otherwise minor wounds if they are not appropriately cared for.
As there is increased danger of infection, pet wounds are frequently treated with antibiotics taken orally or applied locally on the affected or the wounded part. They may also be cured with topical corticosteroid ointments. While these can be efficient in the short term, many veterinary doctors believe that they may be not good for your pet’s health as it directly targets the immune system of the body. More over these topical antibiotic, corticosteroid and antiseptic creams are also habitually licked off by pets and can contain matter that may not be good for them to consume.
Ayurvedic herbs are good for relieving from pain and helps in reducing inflammation of wounds, bites, and insect stings and other minor wounds and allergies. Mild support of natural healing, in addition to prevention of infection without the use of antibiotics has been experienced by herbalists for centuries and can be of great advantage to your pet.
Ayurveda since long time has been a health science and has been treating us from various ailments and diseases. Even our pets get the benefits from ayurveda. There are many herbs that are being used as antibiotics and anti allergic agents. As mentioned earlier also that pets are very susceptible to injuries and wounds hence proper medication is required to treat them up and save them from falling pray to various infections. Below are few of the most precious herbs that have the properties to treat the injuries and wounds occurring in our pets.
Margosa – margosa is commonly known as Neem. Margosa needs no introduction. This herb is well-known throughout world due to its magnificent disinfectant properties. Neem is known as Azadirachita Indica in botanical terms. Margosa is a drug that has been used since long times to cure all kinds of microbial as well as protozoic diseases occurring on our body. It is really useful in maintaining the apposite harmony of the body. 
Ashwagandha - It is also called 'Indian ginseng or winter cherry’. This herb is one of the most noteworthy Ayurvedic herbs, complementing with growth, health and energy. It is botanically known as Withania somnifera. Traditional use can help to take care of the blood and augmented hemoglobin levels. Recent researches have proved that Withania has anti-tumor properties and can help to prevent or slow the formation of cancers. It is an effective anti-inflammatory and has exceptional calming properties. This herb is frequently suggested as a tonic to help with revival after illness.
Haridra – Haridra is one of the well known herbal antibiotic present in nature. Haridra is commonly known as turmeric. Haridra suppresses the microbial infection and makes the bacteria inactive. It is taken both orally as well is used for local application on the wound.
Dugdhfeni – Duddhfeni is an herb with a difference. This herb is extensively uised by ayurvedic doctors to treat all kinds of infections and skin disorders. It is botanically it is known as Taraxacum officinalis. It is commonly known as Dandelion. As it contains tickta (bitter) rasa or taste that helps in treating all kind of liver and digestion related problems. Duddhfeni is also a good source of various vitamins and minerals. It raises the liver and gall bladder performance and reduces blood pressure to normal levels as it is diuretic in nature.