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Health Hub - McDowell's Herbal Treatments

Horses have three different types of joints - fibrous joints, cartilaginous joints and synovial joints. Often joint issues are seen as an issue for older horses, but our focus should be on suppor...

Being a Herbalist, you could say that diet and understanding what is required nutritionally is my main focus. Herbs are about peak nutrition. What concerns me is the misunderstanding now that die...

'Turned out' or paddocked horses are seen as a more natural way of living. There's advantages and disadvantages for stabling horses or having horses living outdoors. The choice depends on various...

If you have ever asked me about what is the best diet for your horse, you would already be aware that I am not a fan of feeding soy-based feeds. In my opinion there are several issues of concern when ...

Every horse owner or rider has owned or heard stories about 'moody mares'. Mares can be seen as unpredictable, aggressive and more challenging than geldings, which can be caused by cycling hormon...

Paterson's Curse is an annual (occasionally biennial) plant that grows in autumn and winter and produces flowering stalks in spring and early summer. The rosette usually grows close to the ground, tho...

Ear infections can be a very painful condition for dogs, and they cause inflammation, damage and scaring in the ear canal when not addressed adequately. It can be incredibly frustrating when you have ...

Collagen is a building block of life and the most abundant protein in the body. Your dog’s joints, ligaments, cartilage, blood vessels and connective tissues are made from this protein. About 30% of...

Collagen is the main structural protein found in skin, ligaments, tendons, bones, cartilage and other connective tissues. Its fibre-like structure is the most abundant protein in mammals. Your body ma...

Making small changes to your dog’s diet can make a big difference. It’s also important to remember that wild dogs eat nearly all of their prey. Both cats and dogs have evolved over thousands of ye...

Horses can continue working and being ridden into their twenties if given the proper diet, along with the right care and training. When it’s time to retire a horse from riding or competition, it is ...

It is important to realise that these skin conditions are not a problem which can be fixed by putting products on the outside of your skin. Nor should it be treated with antibiotics. There are ma...

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McDowell's staff Herbalists can not diagnose your disease or illness. What they can do is offer a herbal program to assist with healing, after you have had advice from your doctor or specialist. If you have unexplained pain or symptoms, seek medical advice.

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