The Eyes of a Dog
While secondary to the nose for the dog, the eyes are an incredibly fascinating feature of our canine companions. We’ve all wondered at least once how our dogs see the world (or why they inexplicably bark at nothing). Take a gander at these five interesting facts about the canine eye: 1. Crepuscular Before domestication, dogs […]
The Nutrition of Vision
Image from 3bscientific.com Eyeballs Are Crazy When I found out I needed glasses, I was a little nervous to go get my eyes checked. All I could picture was some person in a long white coat poking and prodding my eyeball while I laid screaming in helpless agony. Obviously that’s not how it went (though […]
Scootin’ Dogs
Let’s get down to the nitty gritty of bowel health. There are elements of an animal’s behind that are really important to understand when looking at the larger scale of the digestive system (though they may not be so pleasant to talk about). Dogs and cats have anal sacs: small pouches of fluid that […]
Our Top 3 Picks for Dogs
So you saw our top three for cats, but you don’t really care because you have a dog. Well, calm down now because we have our top three picks for dogs comin’ right up! Here are the three supplements we think are best for the pooch just starting out with Herbsmith: Microflora Plus Sound Dog […]
The Hunt for Food Allergens
While we cannot so easily control inhalant allergens like pollen, dust mites, mold, or grasses, we do have much more control over what foods our animals eat. If your dog seems unusually itchy or uncomfortable on a day to day basis (even during the seasons in which environmental allergies aren’t particularly common), he may have […]
Boiling Over: An Intro to Allergies
As spring approaches, some pet parents will grow increasingly anxious about their pet’s comfort level. Dogs and cats can experience allergies just as humans can (and yes, it can be equally as miserable). Animals can develop allergies to a variety of allergens, whether from food, inhalants, or contact. Often times, an allergic reaction in animals […]
How it works: Dog Breath
Since it’s Dental Health Month and we’ve been promoting our Dog Breath, we thought it might be a good time to give you the low-down on how our product works. (Bear in mind, this is mostly imaginative illustration… but we think it gets the main points across) Step 1: The Chew Itself This is a […]
The Cognitive Health of Aging Pets
We have a wonderful population of geriatric dogs, in part due to the work of so many wonderful people–owners, retailers, veterinarians, and scientists–who have gone above and beyond to provide the best care for our beloved pets. Our pets are living longer than ever seen before. With this aging population of pets, we are seeing […]
Canine Anxiety & Occasional Nervousness
Because herbal supplements work over a period of time, it may take a few weeks or even months to notice a calmer pet. And while a happier, less anxious pet is definitely worth the wait, there are some situations that call for a more immediate solution. Herbs like valerian, chamomile, and passion flower can have […]
Canine Anxiety & Perpetual Nervousness
Every dog carries its own set of personality traits: its likes, dislikes, wants and fears. However, certain dogs may carry more of the fear trait, causing them to be more anxious and easily excitable. As always with overexcited dogs, there are multiple things that may be fully or partially responsible for the dog’s anxious behavior. […]