The dental hygiene formula for dogs has been created to clean tartar and plaque from the teeth and to improve the overall health and hygiene of the mouth and gums. Although this blend’s main aim is to improve oral health there are so many benefits to feeding this supplement for improving all aspects of health and optimal wellbeing.
Read moreHelping your Dog Cope with the Firework Season.
What was traditionally on November 5th now seems to drag on well into the new year and can make life a misery for many dogs and their guardians.
Dogs can show their fear through obvious signs such as shaking and whining but often they also exhibit behaviours including digging and tearing at carpets and doors, excessive panting and drooling as well as vomiting and diarrhoea.
Read moreSEASONAL FEEDING - Making the Most of Fresh Ingredients
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, seasonal feeding at its freshest and finest. Featuring Hedgerow Hounds seasonal herbal blends.
The majority of people have lost their connection with the land, nature and the changing seasons.
Natures larder provides us with a huge variety of produce at the perfect time when it will be of most benefit to us nutritionally. With a few small changes we can all benefit from eating seasonally which is better for us, our dogs and the environment.
Read moreWhy does my dog eat grass?
Why do they do it, and what might our dogs be getting out of eating their daily helping of “Dr Green” - and most importantly, should it be something we discourage?
Read moreGut Health, Immunity and Microbiome
At first glance the digestive system appears to have a very simple task of taking in food, digesting it, absorbing nutrients, and then excreting the waste, and while everything is in good working order, we never even give it a second thought.
Read moreEmotions and the Gut
The gut is very sensitive to emotions, and I am sure we have all experienced the butterflies in the stomach, stomach cramps, that tight feeling in our guts, or acid indigestion which can come on in a split second when we are nervous, excited, fearful or anticipating a particular event. And our dogs are just the same.
Read moreHerbal Dog Tea
A beautiful & fragrant blend of Nettle, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Mint, Rosehips, Passion flower, Calendula, Rose, Cornflower, Fennel seed
Why the ingredients were specifically chosen for this tea:
Nettle- rich in minerals and contains natural antihistamine properties
Lemon Balm – relaxing & calming
Mint – Refreshing and uplifting and digestive stimulant
Chamomile – calming to body and mind
Rosehips – rich in antioxidants and vitamin C
Calendula – soothing for the skin and has anti-inflammatory effects
Fennel seed – very good for the digestive system
A few ideas of how to use:
The herbs can be used to make a tea which when cool, offered as a refreshing drink.
Make a strong brew and when cool, transfer into shaped moulds and place in the freezer
Add the tea directly into your dogs meals
If you feed vegetables, add to your dogs veg or blend with raw vegetables and freeze in ice cube trays for later use.
Stir some of the tea and a sprinkling of the herbs into natural yoghurt, place into a shallow tray, level out and then pop in the freezer for a couple of hours. You`ll then have a dog friendly ice cream treat for a hot, sunny day.
Once the tea has been made, the remaining herbs, which are now rehydrated, can be placed into your dogs meals or used in treat recipes
Here`s to many relaxing, balmy days in the garden with our beloved dogs.