Animals experience changing environmental and physiological demands throughout the year. Seasonal factors such as temperature shifts, pasture growth, allergens, humidity, daylight, and workload can impact coat, skin, digestion, metabolism, circulation, and wellbeing. Seasonal herbs are traditionally used to help maintain comfort, resilience, and balance during these transitions.
Spring can bring challenges such as allergies, shedding, mild digestive sensitivity, and energy fluctuations.
Nettle Leaf – Nutrient-rich herb supporting blood and skin balance during new pasture growth; mineral-rich tonic for renewed strength.
Dandelion Leaf – Traditionally used to support liver function and gentle detoxification after winter; gentle liver and kidney tonic for spring detox.
Red Clover – Supports normal tissue and hormonal balance during seasonal change.
Cleavers (Clivers) – Supports lymphatic flow and tissue comfort; supports lymphatic flow and detox.
Chamomile – Soothes mild digestive or skin sensitivity; calms nerves and digestion in hot weather.
Sea Buckthorn – Provides antioxidants and fatty acids to support skin and coat transition.
Spirulina / Chlorella – Nutritional support for vitality and adaptation.
Barley Grass – Nutrient-rich early growth for vitality.
Chickweed – Nutritive and cleansing for skin health; cooling herb that supports metabolism.
Plantain – Soothes skin and digestive system.
Summer can bring increased energy demands, heat stress, insect irritation, and seasonal coat issues.
Mint – Traditionally used to support comfort and cooling sensation; aids digestion and comfort.
Lemon Balm – Supports calm behaviour during warm weather and outdoor activity; relaxing and gently cooling herb.
Lavender – Traditionally included for skin and coat comfort.
Plantain – Supports skin comfort from insect bites or environmental exposure.
Chamomile – Traditionally used to soothe mild skin or digestive sensitivity.
Rosemary – Supports circulation and antioxidant balance during active summer periods.
Seaweed – Provides minerals supporting coat quality and metabolic balance.
Calendula / Marigold – Soothes sun-exposed skin.
Chickweed – Nutritive and cleansing for skin health.
Yarrow Flowers – Supports circulation & balance
Autumn often brings metabolic adjustment, coat changes, digestive transition, and immune challenges.
Burdock Root – Traditionally used to support liver and blood balance after summer grazing.
Dandelion Root - Supports liver function and digestive comfort during diet changes; cleanses liver and prepares for winter.
Red Clover – Traditionally used to support seasonal tissue and hormone balance.
Ashwagandha – Adaptogen supporting stress resilience as routines and daylight change; supports stress and endurance.
Hawthorn Berry - Supports cardiovascular function and energy balance; supports heart and circulation.
Spirulina / Chlorella – Nutritional support for metabolic transition.
Sea Buckthorn – Supports coat and tissue recovery after summer exposure.
Astragalus Root – Strengthens immune defences.
Marshmallow Root – Soothes digestion and respiratory tract.
Nettle Leaf – Nourishes with minerals for vitality.
Rosehips – Boosts vitamin C and immune support.
Winter may bring reduced activity, cold stress, coat maintenance, immune challenges, and digestive sensitivity.
Ashwagandha – Traditionally used to support stress resilience and vitality; adaptogen for stress and endurance.
Hawthorn – Supports cardiovascular health and circulation in cold conditions.
Brewers Yeast – Source of B vitamins to support energy metabolism during lower forage intake.
Seaweed – Mineral-rich support for overall condition.
Barley Grass / Wheat Grass – Nutritional support for vitality when pasture quality is lower.
Chamomile – Traditionally used to soothe mild digestive or tissue sensitivity.
Rosemary – Supports antioxidant balance and general vitality.
Cinnamon – Warming spice supporting digestion and comfort.
Garlic – Boosts immunity & supports respiration
Liquorice Root – Soothes digestion & supports adrenals
Thyme – Circulation & respiratory support
For Horses
Spring – shedding, new pasture adjustment, mild allergy support
Summer – heat tolerance, coat and skin protection, insect exposure
Autumn – metabolic adjustment, coat preparation, digestive transition
Winter – coat condition, energy maintenance, resilience to cold
For Dogs
Spring – seasonal shedding, allergy sensitivity, digestive adjustment
Summer – heat comfort, coat care, insect exposure
Autumn – seasonal transitions, diet changes, energy balance
Winter – coat and paw health, warmth, reduced activity support
Seasonal herbs support normal physiological adaptation to environmental changes.
Always consult your veterinarian before introducing herbs, particularly in young, senior, pregnant, or medically-treated animals.
Herbs should complement — not replace — proper diet, management, and veterinary care.
Introduce herbs gradually and monitor for individual tolerance.
When used responsibly, seasonal herbs help maintain natural resilience, support comfort, and promote overall wellbeing in horses and dogs throughout the year.
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