Vegetables, especially dark green leafy veg are an important addition to your raw fed dog's diet. They provide important antioxidants eg sulforaphane (from dark leafy greens) which is needed to help the body remove AGEs (advanced glycation end products, which can lead to inflammation and tumours over time). Some sad carrots Today I saw this cauliflower (which is for my tea) and so set about transforming the cauliflower leaves and the carrots into easily digestible additions

I have simplified and streamlined my website, do have a look around. Now includes information about the new way I practice herbal medicine - using essential oils and plant derived powders to offer animals so that they can SELF SELECT the medicinal plants that best support them. Applied Zoopharmacognosy is the technical term - animals have innate ways of knowing what will help them, it is up to us humans to put the right plant in front of them and then observe. Penny would be

Fireworks! Holistic Veterinary Care: A Complementary Approach to Firework Stress in Dogs and Cats Fireworks can be a source of significant stress for pets, particularly dogs and cats. A holistic approach to veterinary care can help alleviate this anxiety by addressing both the physical and emotional well-being of the animal. Did you know that noise sensitivity can be an indicator for hidden pain and/or problems with the bladder or kidneys? Understanding Firework Stress Fire

My aunt sent me this photo, of the view from her study window as she caught up on emails a couple of months ago - remember summer? If you give a dog or cats a choice, they are smart and will take the best option presented to them in the moment. Applied Zoopharmacognosy is the science of offering dogs and cats a selection of plant extracts they inhale or ingest. I have been studying this exciting branch of herbal medicine with Caroline Ingraham for over a year and now offer 1: