Why We Are Different

Posted by Beryl on Jun 15, 2010 • (2)

There are many, many herbal supplements for dogs and cats on the market. There are gazillions of vitamin supplements available. Mineral and amino acid supplements are less common, but still plentiful. But a supplement that combines all of these? Not so many.
At The Herbal Pet we pride ourselves on combining all of what your pet [...]

Probiotics – yes, bacteria can be good!

Posted by Beryl on Apr 8, 2010 • (0)

Supplement types seem to be as susceptible to fashion as mini skirts. The current ‘magic’ supplement is the probiotic. But what are probiotics? How do they differ from prebiotics? And does your pet really need it?
Probiotics are a group of ‘friendly’ bacteria (literally, “pro life,” indicating that they are bacteria and yeasts that help rather [...]

My Thinking

Posted by Beryl on Feb 16, 2010 • (0)

I am a biochemist and my background for a long time was in the pharmaceutical industry. And yet, I have gravitated towards the use of herbs and natural substances to heal animals.
This is because of (not in spite of) my love for all things scientific. Let me explain.
Lets say that your dog has arthritis (just an [...]

An Everyday Supplement

Posted by Beryl on Nov 30, 2009 • (1)

I often get asked which of our supplements is best used as a general everyday tonic. The answer is simple – Working Formula. Although it is marketed as a supplement for working dogs, it is an excellent product to boost the health of all dogs, active or not.
Working Formula contains:
 

Spirulina
Amino Acids
Vitamins
Joint nutrients
Ginseng

Spirulina
Spirulina is the name [...]

Sore Joints – What to do, naturally

Posted by Beryl on Nov 10, 2009 • (2)

One of the most common problems in dogs and cats of all breeds is related to their joints. There are all sorts of reasons for this, which I don’t want to go into here. What I would like to discuss here, is a safe natural method of treating joint problems in dogs.
 Vets will often prescribe [...]

Can pets get depressed?

Posted by Beryl on Sep 30, 2009 • (4)

Can animals feel depressed? Of course they can – dogs and cats are just as vulnerable to feelings of fear, anxiety and depression as we are.
There can be all kinds of reasons for this – moving house, a divorce, fighting, boredom, crime – pets are just like us.
Watch your dog or cat carefully, and you [...]

Garlic – is it toxic?

Posted by Beryl on Jul 28, 2009 • (0)

Every so often I get a worried query from a pet owner concerned that the amount of garlic present in our products will harm their pet. My answer is always no.
Onions and garlic contain a chemical called thiosulphate. Thiosulphate can cause a condition known as Haemolytic Anaemia in dogs and cats. This is where the [...]

Feeding your pet – getting it right in today’s busy world

Posted by Beryl on Jul 24, 2009 • (0)

What do you feed your dogs and cats? There is such a variety of pet foods available. As well as different feeding theories. And they all claim to be everything your pet will ever need. How does an ordinary pet owner like myself decide?
Dr Martin Zucker, a veterinarian in the USA, describes a very alarming [...]

Herbs for companion animals

Posted by Beryl on Jul 20, 2009 • (0)

My dog, Hleka, loves to lie on my mint plant. I’ve got a huge plant growing just outside the kitchen door and I often look outside and find her lazing in the middle of it, occasionally even munching on a leaf or two. This used to puzzle (and irritate!) me, until I thought about it. [...]

Does my dog need a supplement?

Posted by Beryl on Jul 20, 2009 • (0)

A lot of people are hesitant about whether or not to give their dogs supplements – after all, we are told by the dog food manufacturers that their brand is completely balanced and absolutely no supplementation is necessary.
The truth is the only diet that is perfect for your dog is what he or she would [...]