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Gravel Root for Pets

Herbs For Pets 3 min read

If you’re researching ways to help your fur kiddo with kidney or bladder stones naturally, then you may have come across gravel root. This purple-flowered perennial has been used in traditional herbalism for centuries for urinary system wellness. But best of all, you can also use gravel root for pets – but only in a supplement made specifically for them. Learn why below!

What Is Gravel Root?

Gravel root is known by a few names. Its scientific name is Eutrochium purpureum, but people also call it sweet Joe Pie weed, queen of the meadow, and kidney root. But what exactly is it?

It’s a medicinal plant that thrives in damp woodlands and meadows. It’s commonly found along the East Coast of North America. During the summer, it blooms beautiful purple flowers that give off a slight vanilla-like scent.

Gravel root has long been used in North America. It has been used to help pass kidney stones, for bladder and kidney infections, to help remove waste and toxins from the kidneys, and to help with fevers. Today, gravel root is used by holistic veterinarians to help treat pets with a variety of kidney and bladder issues.

Gravel Root Health Benefits

Gravel root has been used in herbalism for 100s of years, having been used by North American Indigenous peoples for a variety of reasons.

Its traditional uses include:

  • To break a fever
  • To ease inflammation
  • To encourage the flushing of stones

By far, its most popular use is as a natural herb to support the flushing of kidney and bladder stones, hence the name gravel root.

Some scientific research has now been done on gravel root. For example, one study found that it may help ease inflamed tissues.

NHV Tripsy, our natural pet supplement that features gravel root as one of its ingredients, has also been studied in a clinical setting. Students at The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine conducted a double-blind study of NHV Tripsy on both dogs and cats.

In both studies, the Relative Super Saturation (RSS) for struvite crystals was significantly lower for the supplement group compared to the placebo group! Basically, this means that they observed a positive effect when using NHV Tripsy for helping pets with urinary crystals.

Using Gravel Root as a Supplement for Pets

Gravel root is not toxic to pets. However, you should not give your pet supplements meant for humans. If you give them supplements meant for humans or try to dose it yourself, you could be overdosing them. Instead, give them a supplement designed specifically for pet bodies, like NHV Tripsy.

NHV Tripsy is our supplement for all things bladder-related. It’s a vet-formulated supplement designed to help flush the system gently and encourage urinary system wellness. Ingredients like marshmallow root provide a protective layer to irritated tissues, while Echinacea and Oregon grape offer natural defense against microorganisms that can cause infections.

It’s also been a part of many pet parent success stories. For example, sweet Timmy takes NHV Tripsy for age-related kidney support.

Remember, the dosage and quality of the herbal ingredient are crucial for safety and efficacy. We advise against using any herb without proper guidance and under the supervision of your pet’s veterinary team. NHV formulas are meticulously researched and made in a GMP-certified facility using only the highest quality organic or ethically harvested herbs. Each formulation was expertly developed by a holistic veterinarian and a master herbalist with a combined 50 years of experience in plant-based remedies. Through dedication and research, NHV formulations are safe and effective in extracting the medicinal properties of the herb through a patented process.

Does your sweet fur kiddo have kidney, bladder, or urinary troubles? Maybe they’re dealing with a bladder infection or stones in their urine? We can give them natural supplement suggestions, personalized just for them! Simply use the chat box below to get started. We can’t wait to meet your fur kid and help them to feel better!

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Published: May 4, 2026

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