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Herbs for your dog: dosing and practice
The herbs in our formulations are not species-specific; the difference lies entirely in the dosage. A cat weighing four kilos is given a fraction of the amount given to a sheep weighing one hundred kilos, and that requires precise measurement rather than just a splash from the bag.
Set the dose by weight
Base the dosage on body weight, not on age. The dosages are shown for each animal species, alongside the average body weight.
One measuring spoon is about two grams. After ten days you drop back to the maintenance dose. Unsure with a small or fragile animal? Start lower and build up slowly.
Getting it down
Dogs smell everything. Mix the herbs through wet food rather than kibble, the powder sticks better and will not drop to the bottom of the bowl.
If that fails, wrap the herbs in a piece of meat, liver paste or wet food. A spoon of apple sauce works for many animals too: the sweet smell masks the herbal taste.
When to have someone look first
We do not give most of our supplements to pregnant bitches. You can find this on the product page or on the label of the herb pouch. If your dog is already given other products, ask a professional for advice before adding herbs.
Some signals belong with a professional, not a supplement: persistent vomiting, blood in the stool, suddenly going lame, laboured breathing, or a dog that feels hot and listless.