Cysts in pets are not an uncommon problem. They can be caused by a variety of factors. Fortunately, natural remedies for cysts work very well for pets, including dogs, cats, and even rats. Home remedies for pet cysts include turmeric, castor oil, spring water and dietary changes.
Home Remedies for Cysts in Pets
Turmeric
Turmeric is a simple and inexpensive solution for cysts in pets. Turmeric can be used internally or externally to cure cysts in pets. More information about turmeric for pet cysts can be found on this page.
Castor Oil
Castor oil, the kind you will find on pharmacy shelves, can be applied topically to the cysts of your dog or cat.
Spring Water
Giving your pet spring water instead of tap water may be the solution to his cyst problem. Tap water often contains chlorine, fluoride, and traces of many other chemicals. It is best to use a stainless steel bowl for your pet’s food and water. Plastics can retain bacteria and leach chemicals into the water.
Essential Oils
Lavender or frankincense essential oils can be used for cysts in dogs, if your dog is not overly sensitive and if the essential oils are properly diluted. Essential oils should not be used on cats, kittens or puppies, as essential oils are too strong for them. Many consider essential oils to be toxic to felines. Use 5 drops of essential oil for each teaspoon of carrier oil (castor oil or coconut oil) and massage into the cyst twice a day.
Dietary Changes
Dietary changes can help pets with cysts and a variety of other ails. Commercial dog food often has fillers, msg, wheat and other ingredients that are not part of an animal’s diet in the wild. Domesticated animals do will with a more natural diet. Substituting with a grain free and high quality kibble may work. For serious cyst problems it may be necessary to make your pet’s food yourself.
Continue reading below to learn which remedies actually helped shrink a cyst on a pet, as reported by our readers.