The sound of a dog constantly scratching or licking can be as irritating as nails on a chalkboard. But donât blame your pooch for these bad habits -- a skin condition is probably the culprit. Possible causes range from parasites to allergies to underlying illness.
Licorice root extract is used in alternative medicine as a laxative, a diuretic and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is also used to treat gastric ulcers, respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis and skin conditions such as eczema and canker sores.
Master Herbs, Inc., has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of its Licorice Coughing Liquid due to the presence of morphine. The FDA announced the recall and posted the Pomona, CA, company's press release. Master Herbs is pulling all lots of the cough syrup in 100 ml bottles because it contains morphine, an opioid. The drug is not listed on the bottle labels.