Complementary Therapies encouraged the research community to prioritize this therapy. A variety of herbs and homeopathic remedies have been found to be effective as well. In a German review from 1994, a combination homeopathic remedy was found to be as effective in curing respiratory infections as antibiotics in domestic animals. But always check with your vet first. For example, white willow, which is commonly used for arthritis pain in humans, should not be given to your arthritic cat.
White willow contains salicin, which is similar to aspirin.
Cats cannot metabolize it and may suffer a fatal reaction. Another example is garlic. Garlic is extremely medicinal in humans but may cause anemia in animals if given for too long. So don't give your herbs to your animal unless they are prescribed by your holistic vet. An Austrian study found that when mice breathed lavender, it caused them to be sedated.