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Castor Oil

Castor oil, extracted from the seeds of the castor plant, offers a variety of health benefits for pets. This versatile oil is known for its ability to treat tumors, cysts, cataracts, and more in dogs and cats. Discover how castor oil can improve your pet's health and well-being.

Tumors, Cysts, and Growths

Castor oil is widely used to treat tumors, cysts, and growths in pets. To use it, massage a small amount into the affected area twice daily. For more intensive treatment, a castor oil pack can be applied, where the oil is soaked into cloth layers, placed on the tumor, and covered with plastic wrap and a heating pad.

Note: Initial swelling may occur. If tumors open and drain, clean the area and apply turmeric or honey to prevent infection and stop bleeding.

Cataracts

Older pets often develop cataracts, leading to cloudy eyes. Applying one drop of castor oil to each eye once or twice daily can help reduce cataracts over several months. Consistent use is key to seeing results.

Fur Loss

Castor oil can promote hair growth in pets experiencing fur loss. Massage the oil into areas where fur is thinning to nourish the skin and encourage regrowth.

Dry Skin and Nose

Castor oil provides excellent moisturizing benefits for pets with dry skin or a dry nose. Apply a small amount to the dry areas to soothe and heal the skin.

Joint Pain

Castor oil can help relieve joint pain in pets with arthritis. Massaging the oil into sore joints can reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Use this as part of a broader arthritis management plan.

Castor Oil Cautions

While castor oil is beneficial, it should be used with caution. If ingested in large amounts, it can act as a laxative. Always monitor your pet for adverse reactions and consult a veterinarian before starting any new treatment.

Share Your Experience

Have you used castor oil to treat your pet? Please share your experiences and read testimonials from other pet owners below. Your feedback can help others discover the benefits of this natural remedy.

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The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Tumor

Posted by Yowza (Chicago, IL) on 12/26/2022
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My 7 yo Cavapoo developed a histiocytoma-looking growth on her leg. It began irritating her after a month, because she gnawed it to the point I took her to the vet. Vet gave an antibiotic, did two separate wait-and-sees. I began applying castor oil at night, covering with thin gauze. Another drop during the day leaving it uncovered. Growth greatly reduced after 1 week. Gone by 3.5 weeks. I'm very pleased with the results and wished I'd done it from the start.

Tumor
Posted by Daniellem97 (Ireland) on 03/21/2016
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Hi all, cant believe it actually worked. After reading nearly all the reviews on this I was expecting the castor oil to work in a few days, it took 5 nearly 6 weeks.

We brought the cat to the vet and to get the tumor removed - it would have cost nearly 500 euro and because of my cats age of 15. It was risky to put him under, I found this site and decided to try it. at first the tumor (or cyst or large skin tag, not sure which) turned black and after about 2/3 weeks the black fell off and there was a pinky red lump still left, again we applied the castor oil and again the black scab appeared over it while it continued to grow, only a week later and this fell off revealing another smaller redish pink lump. We continued to apply castor oil this time soaking the growth in it, the growth was just under the cats eye, connected to the bottom lid and the cat is quite fiesty so it was hard to apply at times. 2 weeks went by and I was starting to lose hope as it just continued to grow and the cat started scratching it until it bled. But two days later and it all fell off completely and you wouldnt ever know anything was there.

Cataracts

Posted by Kewpie (San Diego) on 12/21/2015
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Castor oil completely cleared very cloudy eyes on my boxer. I used one drop in each eye for several months. They looked completely clear and it also seemed that he could see better. He since died of other causes but he was 14 which is old for a boxer. Also used the castor oil on his benign cysts. It completely cleared one cyst and shrank the other larger cyst though it never completely shrank/cleared. If I hadn't seen it for myself I actually would not believe it. I am an RN and see cataract patients refered for surgery and keep thinking if only I could tell them about castor oil...unfortunately I am not at liberty to do so. I did tell my friend who owns an optometry store about my dog's cataracts and castor oil and she was pretty amazed. She trusts me so maybe she will mention it to her clients.



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