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Order Shipment Delays

04/12/2020

We would like to make all our customers aware that due to a high increase in order levels and the current pandemic protocols in place for our warehouse team and carriers, we are experiencing dela..

Virtual Equine Affaire 2020

12/11/2020

What could be finer than Massachusetts in the Fall? The Hilton Herbs' 'Virtual' Equine Affaire Promotion Awaits YOU! We would have LOVED to have been there, this year but 2020 ha..

Potential Order Delays Due to Weather Conditions

15/09/2020

We want to advise our US customers that our carrier, FEDEX may experience some delays in some isolated areas, due to Hurricane Laura (Texas & Louisiana). Additionally, due to wildfires in the w..

Caring For Your Senior Cat

21/08/2020

As cats age, owners need to pay more attention to their care routine, adapting and changing their usual methods to ensure their cat is as comfortable and as healthy as possible. It’s also impo..

How to Reward Your Dog - The Healthy Alternative

14/08/2020

How to Reward your Dog without using Food-based Treats? Rewarding your dog is an important part of the training cycle. It’s not just about using rewards to train a dog to sit or stay..

Did You Know: Devil's Claw

15/07/2020

Devil’s Claw – Harpogophytum Procumbens Habitat: Particularly found in Namibia, but indigenous to South and Eastern Asia. Part used: Root Actions: Anti-inflammatory,..

The Benefits of Feeding Horses Salt

08/07/2020

The Importance of Salt for Equine Health Horses are great at regulating their salt intake based on genuine need. Salt is composed of two minerals - sodium (Na) and chloride..

Did You Know: Siberian Ginseng

22/06/2020

Common Name: Siberian Ginseng Latin Name: Eleutherococcus Senticosus Family: Araliaceae Siberian Ginseng is a deciduous shrub with stout roots and dark green, palmately divided leav..

Did You Know: Propolis

15/06/2020

What is Propolis? Did you know that honey is not the only thing that bees make? Propolis is a natural resinous substance collected by honeybees from buds and trees. Propolis contains tree resin, es..

It's Tick Season: How Best To Remove Ticks

09/06/2020

The DOs & DON'Ts when removing a Tick So you've found a tick on your horse, dog, cat or even on yourself, so how do you go about removing it safely? Read further to find out..

Treatments for Lyme Disease in the Equine

01/06/2020

Treatments for Lyme Disease in the Equine By Dr Joyce Harman DVM, MRCVS There is no magic bullet in treating chronic LD cases. The best approach is a multi-systemic one, using a combination of..

Did You Know: Garlic (Allium Sativum)

20/05/2020

Garlic - Allium Sativum Habitat: Cultivated throughout the world. Collection: Collect the bulbs when the leaves begin to yellow and droop. Actions of Garlic: Antiseptic, antibiotic, antimic..

DIY Dog Dental Treats

28/04/2020

Bake Away Your Lockdown Boredom Ingredients: 7.7 ounces / 220g Rice Flour 1 tablespoon Diatomaceous Earth 1 tablespoon store bought Mint or Parsley 1.23 ounce / 35 g Seawe..

Herbs to Support Horses & Ponies Prone to Laminitis

23/04/2020

Herbs to support horses & ponies prone to laminitis Spring has most definitely sprung! We're having consistently fine weather and some rain and the grass is starting to grow. ..

Common Canine Digestive Problems

14/04/2020

Common Canine Digestive Problems The digestive system includes all the organs that are involved in taking in and processing food. It begins with the mouth and includes the oesophagus, s..