Castor oil is made from the castor bean. While the beans are toxic, their oil has wonderful medicinal uses in people and their pets. Castor oil is a popular remedy for tumors, cysts, and cataracts in pets.
While adults can use castor oil internally in modest amounts, it is not commonly used in pets. Castor oil has a laxative effect. However, there are other natural remedies that are more suited for constipation in pets.
Castor oil is used topically on tumors, growths, and cysts in dogs and cats. The oil is massaged into the area of concern twice daily. A castor oil pack is an option, though it may be difficult to implement for most pets. With a castor oil pack, castor oil is applied to several layers of cloth, which are then placed at the site of concern, covered with plastic wrap, and then a heating pad is used for an hour or more at a time.
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