All articles in ‘Herbs’

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 [...]

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. [...]

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