Holistic Healthcare for Much Loved Dogs. Veterinary approved organic herbal blends.
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17/12/2024
Are you put off by the contents (you can`t really call them ingredients) of many of the dog treats for sale at this time of year or maybe you had a shock when the front label gives the impression of being made with wholesome ingredients in the UK only to read the small print on the rear label and discover the stark reality?
I have put a homemade recipe on the website which you can make as simple or fancy as you like. If you have any of the herbal blends then add a teaspoon of those as well. Greens, Seeds & Superfoods is a great one to use in any treat recipes.
There is the option for using gluten-free flour if you need to, but be warned it is a whole different beast to roll out than using flour with a little gluten in such as Spelt. Think more press down than roll!
Today's blog covers hints and tips for exercising your dog in the winter months. Extra warm-up is needed at this time, particularly for seniors before they go off lead. On days when the weather is just too awful, make good use of those snuffle mats and scent work games.
I have the Dental Hygiene blend on offer at the moment. A pending house move will be made a little easier by reducing some of the blends and organic seaweed is particularly heavy to move!
A beautiful blend of the highest quality organic seaweed, oregano, and fennel it is a perfect combo for loosening tartar, preventing plaque build-up, and keeping gums healthy. It also does wonders for the gut microbiome.
Use the code DENTAL24 for 20% off https://www.hedgerowhounds.co.uk/products/dental-hygiene
14/12/2024
Slow feeders and Licki mats can be so useful for slowing down greedy feeders, adding enrichment to meal times by introducing little bursts of flavour and different textures.
Great for fussy eaters too as you can include their favourite food (tinned meat perhaps) with a little fresh veg and berries directly alongside and they are more likely to "risk" having a taste!
13/12/2024
I have reduced the balms on the shop if you would like to grab a bargain, or they would make a lovely gift for a fellow dog owner.
They are handmade with love using the highest-quality human-grade ingredients. They are perfect for dry noses, crusty elbows, and damaged paws. Available in 15g and 60g pots. https://www.hedgerowhounds.co.uk/products/adore-the-paw-nourishing-balm
04/12/2024
I am working on a new supplement at the moment and this beauty is the star ingredient.
Also known as Holy Thistle, it will give you an idea of how treasured it is as a therapeutic plant.
This is not just any old thistle, but one that is prized for giving the liver and gall bladder some love. Its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties also aid in managing diabetes and pancreatitis. It`s not one for constant use though, as it becomes less effective.
I always have at least one growing in the herb garden, but as beautiful as this plant is, the spines on the end of the leaves are vicious, so I`ll often grow it in large pots and place it where they can`t inflict pain on anyone.
Some questions for you?! 🧐
Any guesses on the more common name of this herb? If you need a clue then the characteristic white marks on the leaves will help.
What part of this herb has the most value and what do you think I will be using, leaf, root, or seed?
03/12/2024
I am putting the finishing touches to the winter newsletter so you still have time to sign up. There are special offers, recipes for you and your dog, seasonal food, herb of the month, and a guided meditation to listen to with your dog, as we all need to find some calm at this time of year.
Here is the link to subscribe: subscribepage.io/pubLBu
02/12/2024
Dental Hygiene is the newest blend in the family, only being released in October. This means that your dogs haven`t been on it for very long, but already there is some great feedback coming in.
The time it takes to notice a visible difference can vary depending on the diet your dog eats, the initial tartare build-up that is present, and if recreational raw bones or hard chews are given which can accelerate the removal of hard plaque as the dental hygiene blend starts to loosen it.
Once the teeth are clean, then feeding this blend at a lower rate will help keep the teeth, and gums in great condition.
Buy the blend on this link: https://www.hedgerowhounds.co.uk/products/dental-hygiene
The Betsy's & Hedgerow Hounds Christmas meal is here!!
If your dog can`t eat offal or, in Violet's case, point blank refuses to eat it, then there is a choice of an offal-free recipe this year, too!
Festive Delight is the offal free option and Festive Feast contains pork offal.
There has been a definite shift in the weather this week, sunny days but very chilly nights. It`s time to slow down and get cosy.
In the next newsletter, there will be tips to make winter easier, recipes for you & your dog, special offers, and ways to enjoy wintering!
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12/11/2024
It`s time for the Hedgerow Hounds & Betsy's Raw Food Christmas collaboration. There is an offal-free option this year too.
All will be revealed very soon!🎄
07/11/2024
Yes I know, It is a cat! That makes a change, doesn't it?
This is the lovely Jess, a 17-year-old cat with a dreadful skin allergy. She was chewing herself raw, as you can see from the photos. Many trips to the vet didn`t help and made her extremely stressed and upset.
In desperation, Jesse's owner tried the Green Clay on recommendation from a friend and frankly, the results within 2-3 weeks are extraordinary.
Jess is now a happy puss and no more chewing herself red raw!
Our Green Clay is very special and of the highest grade unlike some of the coarse, gritty lower quality clays out there, which is the last thing you want to use on sore, traumatised skin. https://www.hedgerowhounds.co.uk/products/green-clay
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01/11/2024
A customer has left a 2-star review on the dental blend, after 9 days of feeding it, saying it didn`t work. So, I thought I had better post the blog about the blend again.
It is a highly nutritious & effective blend but sadly not a miracle worker to remove caked-on tartar after a few days, that will take a bit more time.
If your dog is in real need of a dental clean and possible tooth extraction by the vet, again it will not replace this procedure. It may however do a really good job of preventing this having to be carried out again.
The time this blend takes to work will depend on the initial starting point of tartar build-up and gum health, what diet your dog is fed, and if they have regular abrasive chews or appropriate raw recreational bones to provide some friction to speed tartar and plaque removal.
If you are using the blend for tartar removal or as a preventative then please read the blog to give additional info and get the best out of the product.
Link to the blog here: https://www.hedgerowhounds.co.uk/news/dental-hygiene-formula
01/11/2024
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31/10/2024
Championing seasonal & local produce.
Autumn provides nourishing ingredients to prepare for the colder months and are typically rich in antioxidants and high in vitamin C. Many of these vegetables, fruits, and berries also lend themselves to preserving by the process of dry storage, freezing, and fermentation, which would traditionally be used to ensure a supply of nutritious foods through the lean months of Winter that lay ahead:
What should we include in our own diets and incorporate into our dogs' meals at this time?
Squash, Blackberries, Rosehips, Beetroot, Squash & pumpkin, Apple, Citrus, Burdock root, Chicory, Nettle seeds, Fennel and Dill seeds, Almonds, Pumpkin seeds.
Game meat includes Partridge, Pheasant, Grouse, Pigeon, Guinea fowl, Quail, Venison, and Duck.
Fish including Pollack, Mackerel, Coley, and Haddock.
🥦If your dog is new to eating veg or fresh ingredients then start with tiny amounts until their gut adjusts.
30/10/2024
There is still time to subscribe to the November newsletter. The easiest way is to use the link subscribepage.io/pubLBu
Coming up in the newsletter, is a pumpkin recipe for your dog, an immune-boosting remedy for you, seasonal food, a relaxing guided meditation to listen to with your dog by your side, news & product offers, and the new addition of a self-care section.
15/10/2024
Thundershirts & body wraps can be very useful for managing stressed & anxious dogs, but they do need a careful introduction and the effects of these "aids" are accumulative.
The dog must have positive experiences when introduced to wearing them, initially for very short periods.
However, they do NOT work and will cause added stress to a dog that is suddenly made to wear one on the first night of fireworks.
For some dogs, if introduced correctly, are a big help if used with all the other things in place, such as calming herbs, making a den, soothing music, etc. Here is today's blog about using a Thundershirt or Body Wrap. www.hedgerowhounds.co.uk/news/body-wraps-pressure-vests
I have also grouped the blogs together on ways to help stressed dogs and dealing with the firework season.
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For the Love of Dogs
I have been a sports, remedial and holistic therapist treating human, equine and canine patients since 2001. I have a lifelong obsession with dogs, a deep love of nature and a passion for herbs.
I hope this love shines through in the unique herbal blends, whether that is the organic blends that embrace seasonality or those that target specific needs such as stress, tummy issues, assistance in repelling fleas & ticks or support for our beloved seniors.
After observing the behaviour of my own dogs, who were free to roam over a large area of organic farmland, it became clear just how important and enjoyable foraging seemed to be to them. They would graze on grasses and herbs and at certain times of the year eat berries and occasionally dig up roots to chew on. Wanting all dogs to benefit from the bounty that nature has to offer and the gifts that each season brings, Hedgerow Hounds was born.
Our herbal blends are veterinary approved and a simple way to add nutrition and variation to the diet in a form that the body can easily utilise. We hand make the blends in small batches using nutritional herbs, vegetables, berries, roots and seeds, some of which dogs will often forage for if they have the opportunity. The blends are really versatile and can be served dry, re-hydrated or offered as a tea. They are also perfect for adding to any recipes or treats that you make for your dog.
All the ingredients are human grade, of the highest quality and our aim is to use organic sources wherever possible. The products that we make or stock on the shop are used daily with our own dogs so you can buy with confidence. We are also happy to share experiences with the products and how to get the best out of them. This adds up to natural, safe and effective products that are kind to your dog and the environment.
With over 20 years experience feeding raw and home cooked meals we can offer advice to get you started on feeding a fresh food diet and natural healthcare for your dog.
Follow us @HedgerowHounds you may also enjoy my articles in Edition Dog Magazine and for those of you interested in creating an enrichment garden for yourself and your dogs follow the progress of the herb garden over @gardeningfordogs
