by Cat Lane | Jun 23, 2016 | Blog, Canine Nutrition
Response this morning to a few emails I’ve received – friendly questions, so I’m glad to respond. The jist of it all is, my recipes may be balanced and cover the essentials, but where are the Superfoods? Isn’t it boring to feed just sweet...
by Cat Lane | May 7, 2016 | Blog, Herbs for Dogs
Rescued animals of all species, ages, and backgrounds can present with a range of physical and emotional issues –which are very often, if not always obviously, deeply connected. Some of these problems are apparent immediately, while others will emerge over...
by Cat Lane | Apr 30, 2016 | Blog, Herbs for Dogs
This was an idea I put forth to my student group, and it was met with so much enthusiasm, I decided to go ahead and set it up. The only questions were, how hard to make this? I have students of all levels in my course, from total beginners to a couple of veterinarians...
by Cat Lane | Apr 28, 2016 | Blog, Courses, Herbs for Dogs, Updates
Good morning all – my Inbox and PMs are full of inquiries so I thought I’d put the answers all in one place today. With regard to the course progress and launch date or any news pertaining to the course: 1) Check my website – right here! the latest blog...
by Cat Lane | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog, Herbs for Dogs, Recipes
I’ve been promising to share the mushroom/astragalus Medicine Ball recipe, and I just made a batch to make sure my (usually eyeballed) proportions are right – so, here it is. There are loads of variations to try – I’ll share some below –...
by Cat Lane | Apr 25, 2016 | Blog, Herbs for Dogs
Something I hear an awful lot of, in my work as a herbalist for humans as well as other species, is the simple lament that “herbs don’t work”. Sometimes expressed with chagrin, other times with dismissal, it’s a familiar refrain to me and for...
by Cat Lane | Apr 19, 2016 | Blog, Canine Nutrition
With all the focus on my new herbal course, I’ve been neglecting to talk about the two canine nutrition courses I’ve run for years, seems like they are well known and I always have a steady stream of new students along with graduates. That said, I think...
by Cat Lane | Apr 15, 2016 | Blog, Sales
Recently I’ve been receiving messages here, on Facebook and by email, all of which lament the idea that the Practical Herbalism course is “now closed” and all asking when it will start up again. In light of what appears to be a major...
by Cat Lane | Apr 6, 2016 | Blog, Updates
Today I want to bring my readers up to date on a few changes here, as I’ve been delayed a fair bit, with computer woes, and may have appeared to disappear, for a while. Early in March I finally switched computers after 8 years, and it has proved to be a real...
by Cat Lane | Mar 5, 2016 | Blog, Herbs for Dogs
Using Herbs Wisely Today I want to share a little general wisdom about herbs; their strengths and proper applications for animals, and how readers who are interested in herbs, can sort through the ocean of information (and misinformation) regarding their use. Some of...
by Cat Lane | Feb 22, 2016 | Blog, Herbs for Dogs
Herb – Yarrow Achillea millefolium Continuing the series with a wonderful “old standby” herb, but again one I feel is underused in animal herbalism – yarrow! This is a common “weed” that grows everywhere, so one virtue is availability, for sure. An important herb in...
by Cat Lane | Feb 19, 2016 | Blog, Herbs for Dogs
https://www.facebook.com/events/868226859961447/ A quick entry today to let readers know that I’m hosting a Live Chat on Facebook this Sunday, 1pm EST, and to invite you to drop by with questions or to “listen in”. The main purpose of the chat is to...
