The Adored Beast Apothecary Blog

You’ve probably heard that pumpkin is great for dogs – and that’s very true. We always keep a few cans of pureed pumpkin in the pantry for any unexpected bouts of digestive upset, to make healthy treats, or just to add variety to our pups’ meals.

But does the same hold true for our furry felines? Can cats have pumpkin?

One of pumpkin’s biggest claims to f...

When we talk about turning to Mother Nature with questions on healing, often she answers with herbs. When most people think of herbs for pets, they usually think about nutrition or digestion (and for good reason). But one remarkable plant has earned a reputation over centuries for something entirely different – helping the skin heal: horsetail.

If you’re looking int...

Did you know that the most common knee injury for dogs is a rupture or tear of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL tear in dogs). It affects an estimated 3% to 5% of all dogs, and CCL repair surgeries are the most frequent orthopedic procedures performed in veterinary medicine. And, because of underlying degeneration and overcompensation after the first injury, rough...

Kale is one of those funny vegetables that has a bad rep. Let’s admit that it’s not the tastiest of veggies – it’s widely considered an acquired taste due to its earthy, bitter flavour and tough texture. I, myself, never acquired that taste…

But if you’ve embraced the taste (and amazing health benefits), and it’s a regular in your grocery basket, maybe you’ve p...

For hundreds of years, Native Americans have used slippery elm bark for its beneficial and soothing properties.

The slippery elm is a large, deciduous tree native to Eastern North America. It’s also sometimes called red elm or grey elm. The part of the tree that contains therapeutic properties is the inner bark.

When you mix the bark with water, it create...