Summer Coat Rinse

A soothing, cooling coat rinse for hot summer days or a spritz to ease any itchiness at this time of year.

You`ll need:

A large measuring jug

Spray/Mist bottle

Organic Cider Vinegar - 2 tablespoons

1 teabag Nettle tea & 1 teabag Chamomile tea

Optional 1 teaspoon of calendula or lavender petals

One mug of hot water and One mug of boiled - cooled water

Place the tea bags & optional calendula petals into the mug of hot water and leave to steep for 5 minutes. Lift out the tea bags & petals and add to the boiled-cooled water. Stir in the cider vinegar.

Either use as a coat rinse when it is tepid in temperature or place into a water mist or spritzer bottle.
It can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.

Crowning Glory - The Coronation Blend

A beautiful, colourful blend of herbs, berries and petals to celebrate the Crowning of King Charles III.

Here are some of the ingredients and why they were chosen:

Lemon Balm is uplifting and calming in its nature

Nettle is incredibly nutritious as well as providing comfort for seasonal allergies, ideal as we come into peak allergy season.

Parsley is used to ease intestinal gas and freshen breath as well as offering vitamin C, fibre, calcium, iron and magnesium.

Spearmint A lovely, fragrant herb to lift the spirits, help the respiratory system, ease tummy troubles and bad breath.

Dandelion Leaf Is a natural diuretic, stimulates salivation and improves digestion due to its bitter tasting qualities and makes a great liver tonic in the spring

Calendula The petals have anti-inflammatory properties, are antibacterial and very soothing to all the mucous membranes in the body.

Rosehips & Petals Rosehips are particularly rich in vitamin C and also Biotin which is great for promoting a healthy coat and strong claws. Rose lowers adrenaline levels and helps to balance the hormones. Roses are of course also a symbol of love, commitment and they bring comfort in times of stress, which when you think about it, so do our dogs.

How to use:

You can simply stir a generous pinch (around 1 level teaspoon) into your dogs moist food or if feeding a dry food rehydrate the same amount of herbs with a little warm water, leave for a few minutes , then add to your dogs food.

The “Crowning Glory” blend can be made into a tea using a tea diffuser or natural teabag. Make a brew with a level tablespoon of the herbs, pour on hot water, leave to steep for 5 minutes and then when luke warm, offer to your dog, pour onto their food or use in a treat recipe. You can also use the liquid to blend their vegetables in. The remaining rehydrated herbs can be added to meal times also.