Herb Dock

Question
What does the herb Dock do for respiratory infection? You told my friend to buy it and she did and the rat got worse not better. I wanted to try it myself but wanted to ask you first. Also you told her not to worry if there was no porph discharge but she was very sick with pnuemonia and did not have it. Rats dont always have to have it when they are sick and some have it when they are not sick according to the vet. is this true?

Answer
Hi Beth,

The herb Dock is a medicinal herb used years ago for farm animals when they got respiratory infections, All it does is serve the animal by helping kill the bacteria and giving it the energy to fight off the Mico, Granted it not over taking the animal to the vet and does not ALWAYS work. Also If the animal doesnt have Mico it could make it worse, I am not a vet nor am I there to examine the rat, so like humans I will make a mistake.  The porph is a judge able sign of illness but some rats have it naturally, There is a difference in to much and just enough. so yes it is true that some rats have porph when they are not sick and others have it all the time. Sorry for the delay in response.

Best wishes

Emily