Resharing the need and use of Charcoal.

The time my own Tiz got into the compost bin! The scavenging little monkey!

And ate a good helping ot Raw potato peelings.

Unfortunately, potato peelings contain solanine and chaconine, two glycoalkaloids that can lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,...

I have been very quiet on the group this last month but pleased to report I am back into the swing of it from today. 

Last month was too much to bear as our old German Shepard Oody suffered a horrid stroke and with his health and age (13) the prognosis was beyond poor. Oody has been...

A time to reflect, re-calibrate and rest.

Here at Animal Botanical we hope you have had a chance to embrace a little winter stasis of your own as the solstice, Christmas and the New Year unfolded. Allowing for some down time with family and friends. Furry and otherwise. A powerful time for...

Garden Greats.

With so many herbs to choose from in the human field it can be a struggle picking those that are most beneficial, whilst also picking those that are most commonly selected.

Fantastic if you are blessed with space to let them take over a bit and you are able to plant a...

As we turn our attention to the change in season once more, we begin to reflect on the changes occurring in our horses.

Did you know?

At the onset of winter, there is a gradual decline in the activity of enzymes in the gut - enzymes are temperature sensitive so with the increase in cold, we see a...

I wanted to share a little tasting experience I had of my own today as people have shared so much with each other, Rachael and myself at our tastings.  

Before everyone starts telling me off having now consulted with a herbal professional I realise I picked the leaves a little...

As we emerge from winter our animals are undergoing some pretty nifty biological changes that impact their health. 

Ever noticed your dog, cat or horse getting more itchy as spring approaches.

Have they been purging and taken themselves off to eat all that wonderful couch...

I can not over emphasise the importance of both elimination and assimilation during spring. Our animals bodies have so much to do at this time of year and all those vital cellular processes require time to break down and renew.

So while the body is busy building and enjoying increased nutrition,...

Garden Greats.

With so many herbs to choose from in the human field, it can be a struggle picking those that are most beneficial, whilst also picking those that are most commonly selected.

Fantastic if you are blessed with space to let them take over a bit and you are able to plant...

Yarrow – Achillea Millefolium

This wonderful plant is native to hedgerows, embankments and field margins throughout the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere.  With distinct and delicate-looking feathery leaves once recognised it is easy to identify from early spring...