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07/01/2026

Marshmallow root is all about moistening and calming.

When winter air is dry, the heating is constantly on, and everything starts to feel a bit tight and irritated, this is one of the herbs I naturally think of.

Practically speaking, marshmallow root works by coating and soothing tissues rather than stimulating them. It’s rich in mucilage - a slippery, gel-like substance that forms when it’s soaked - and that’s where its magic lies.

In winter, it’s often chosen to:

✅Soothe dry, scratchy throats that come with cold air and indoor heating

✅Calm sensitive tummies, especially when digestion feels irritated rather than sluggish

✅Support dry skin and tissues from the inside out

✅Gently settle frazzled nerves when the body feels worn down

It doesn’t push the body to do anything.
It doesn’t heat, dry, or overstimulate.

Instead, it protects, cushions, and restores - which makes it especially useful at this time of year when dryness shows up everywhere.

Marshmallow root is a reminder that winter herbal care can be soft, slow, and deeply supportive, rather than strong and fiery.

Sometimes the most practical help is the gentlest 🌿

Keep it herby,
Andrea🌿

06/01/2026

What Is Herbal Energetics? (And Why I Find It So Useful With Dogs)

When people start looking into herbs for their dogs, the first question is usually:
“What herb is good for this?”

A fair question.
But it’s not quite how my brain works.

Instead of jumping straight to the herb, I try to take a step back and look at how the dog presents.

Are they a hot-water-bottle-seeking type, or permanently sprawled on the coolest floor they can find?
Do they move slowly and carefully, or buzz about like they’re powered by invisible batteries?
Do they tend towards dry, flaky, creaky… or damp, greasy, and a bit sticky?

This way of thinking is often called herbal energetics.
It’s not complicated, and it’s not about labels or diagnoses.
It’s simply a way of noticing patterns and choosing herbs that fit the dog in front of you.

Because herbs don’t just do things.
They have personalities.

And dogs - as we all know - have plenty of those.

Two dogs can have the same issue and need very different support.
That’s why I’m not a fan of “best herbs” or blanket advice.

Herbal energetics helps explain why something soothing works beautifully for one dog… and falls completely flat for another.

It’s a gentle, common-sense way of working, and it quietly shapes how I talk about herbs here at Herby Hound HQ.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing more about this way of looking at dogs and herbs - no big theories - just simple observations you can start to notice for yourself.

Keep it herby,
Andrea 🌿

05/01/2026

It’s snowing here in Paris this afternoon - proper, hush-the-world snow.
And if you’ve ever watched a dog in falling snow, you’ll know… they can act slightly strange.

Zoomies.
Nose glued to the ground.
Snow-tasting like it’s the finest cuisine on earth.

That’s because snow wakes up something very old in dogs.

Long before cosy sofas and fleece coats, dogs worked alongside humans in harsh winters - tracking, guarding, travelling, surviving. Cold air sharpens scent, snow records stories, and movement feels different underfoot. For many dogs, snow isn’t confusing… it’s activating.

Historically, dogs were trusted winter companions in some of the most extreme conditions imaginable. The famous St Bernard dogs of the Alpine passes worked around the Great St Bernard Pass, helping travellers navigate deep snow and even rescuing those lost in storms. Calm. Steady. Purposeful.

So when your modern-day pooch suddenly turns into a snow-obsessed weirdo, they may just be tapping into that ancient memory.

Tonight, if the snow keeps falling:
❄️ Let them sniff
❄️ Let them explore
❄️ Keep it gentle and safe

Snow doesn’t last long here - but the magic of it lingers.

Sometimes, a quiet snowy evening reminds us just how old, wise, and wonderfully instinctive our dogs really are 🤍

Keep it herby,
Andrea 🌿

05/01/2026

When we think about keeping dogs warm in winter, we usually think of coats, blankets, and cosy beds. But there’s another layer of warmth that often gets missed — digestive warmth.

Cold weather can slow digestion, especially in older dogs or those with sensitive tummies. When digestion slows, dogs can feel heavier, more sluggish, and less comfortable overall — even if they’re wrapped up in a dozen blankets.

Supporting warmth from the inside doesn’t mean changing everything. It’s about small, thoughtful tweaks.

A few gentle ideas:
🐾 serving food at room temperature rather than straight from the fridge
🐾 keeping meal times consistent
🐾 avoiding lots of cold, raw extras in the depths of winter
🐾 noticing whether your dog seems more settled after eating

For raw-fed dogs, you can gently warm food by placing the bowl in warm water for a few minutes - it takes the fridge-cold edge off while keeping the food raw.

In traditional herbal thinking, a warm, steady digestion supports energy, comfort, and overall wellbeing - especially during colder months.

Winter warmth isn’t just about what we put on our dogs.
Sometimes it’s about how supported they feel from the inside out.

Keep it herby,
Andrea 🌿

04/01/2026

Before bedtime, sit quietly near your senior dog and place a bowl of warm (not hot) water nearby for a few minutes.
No instructions. No expectations.

Older dogs often struggle in the evenings - pacing, restlessness, or simply not knowing where to settle.
The warmth, your presence, and the pause itself help signal safety and rest.

Sometimes, what they need most isn’t fixing…
it’s reassurance that the day is gently coming to an end.

A calmer body, a softer mind, and a kinder night.

Keep it herby,
Andrea 🌿

03/01/2026

January has absolutely no sense of time.
It’s cold. It’s dark. And it feels like it lasts roughly 14 weeks.

So instead of trying to “start fresh,” here are a few low-effort ways to make it more bearable - for you and your dog:

1️⃣ Invent a tiny ritual
Same mug. Same sofa. Same dog claiming your seat. Very grounding.

2️⃣ Let your dog sniff everything
You don’t need longer walks - just slower ones. January loves a sniff break.

3️⃣ Choose one thing to support
Not joints and gut and behaviour and life goals. Just one. It’s January.

4️⃣ Lower the bar. Then lower it again.
If everyone is fed, walked, and moderately content - you’re winning.

5️⃣ Schedule a “do nothing” day
No training. No projects. Just vibes. Dogs are very good at this.

January doesn’t need productivity.
It needs warmth, humour, and dogs who don’t judge us for wearing the same jumper three days in a row. 🐕💛

Keep it herby,
Andrea 🌿

02/01/2026

I know we’re a long way off from spring just yet, but I think it helps to have something to look forward to!

Long before calendars and weather apps, people watched for primroses.

In countryside folklore, the first primrose bloom wasn’t just a flower - it was a promise. A sign that winter was loosening its grip and brighter days were quietly on their way. Spotting one along a hedge or woodland path meant spring was preparing to return.

Primroses were often planted near doors and along paths, believed to invite good fortune and mark the turning of the seasons. Not dramatic. Not loud. Just quietly hopeful.

A small flower, doing what it has always done best - reminding us that nothing stays cold forever.

Keep it herby,
Andrea 🌿

02/01/2026

This time of year, colds seem to be everywhere.
And sometimes they arrive right when you’d rather be tucked up under a blanket.

Yesterday, both Kris and I came down with a proper New Year cold.
Head heavy. Energy low. Everything feeling meh.

But we wrapped up, braved the cold, and took the dogs out for a gentle walk in the winter sunshine.
Cold air, blue sky, quiet paths… and honestly? It helped my head more than I expected.

Still, there are days when you feel too awful to do much at all.

On those days, looking after your pooch doesn’t have to mean doing everything.

✨ Shorter walks
✨ Sniffing time instead of miles
✨ A calm, cosy day together
✨ Extra cuddles and shared rest

Dogs don’t need perfection.
They need you - your presence, your care, your familiar rhythm.

Winter is a season for slowing down.
And our dogs often understand that better than we do.

Be gentle with yourself.
You’re doing enough 💚

Keep it herby,
Andrea 🌿

01/01/2026

Here’s to 2026 - may it bring more muddy paws, stolen socks, well-timed treats, and dogs who insist on being involved in everything.

I hope the year ahead is full of good walks, kind moments, and that quiet satisfaction of knowing you’re doing your best for your dog (even when they pretend not to notice).

There are some lovely things coming from The Herby Hound this year - gentle ideas, practical support, and plenty of dog-shaped wisdom - and I can’t wait to share them with you.

But for now?
Raise a mug, scratch a favourite ear, and step into the new year together.

Happy Herby New Year - here’s to a tail-wagging 2026 🐕🎉🌿

Andrea Xx

31/12/2025

Long before fireworks, countdowns, and noisy celebrations, New Year’s Eve was a quieter, more thoughtful moment - especially in rural homes.

People believed the night marked a threshold between the old year and the new, and it was important to keep both the home and its animals protected and settled.

Herbs like rosemary, bay, and juniper were commonly used around doorways and hearths, not just for scent, but as symbols of protection, clarity, and safe passage into the year ahead.

Dogs were kept close to the fire, given extra food, and allowed to sleep indoors - partly for warmth, and partly because they were believed to be sensitive to changes in energy as the year turned.

The idea wasn’t celebration.
It was continuity.

Calm.
Safety.
Starting the new year with everything - people and animals - settled and accounted for.

In many ways, it’s not so different from what our dogs need now.
A familiar space.
A bit of comfort.
And reassurance that whatever comes next, they’re safe.

Keep it herby,
Andrea 🌿

30/12/2025

Be honest - is your Christmas tree still up…or has it already been escorted out like it overstayed its welcome?

Some people are January 1st, tree gone.
Others keep it up until Twelfth Night.
And then there are those who leave it standing purely because the dog has claimed it as part of the furniture.

Around here, the tree has:
🐾 been sniffed
🐾 been judged
🐾 been napped under
🐾 and possibly been considered edible

I’ve realised something though - I love having a tree in the house so much that I’m seriously considering a permanent one.
Not a Christmas tree (I’m festive, not unhinged 😄)…but something tall, green, and vaguely tree-shaped.

Dog-safe, ideally.
Hard to kill, preferably.
Bonus points if it survives enthusiastic sniffing.

So now I have two questions for you:
1️⃣ Is your Christmas tree still up - and when does it come down?
2️⃣ If you were going to have a permanent indoor tree… what would you choose?

Recommendations very welcome 🌿🐕

Keep it herby,
Andrea 🌿

29/12/2025

That strange week where:

✔️ No one knows what day it is

✔️ Leftovers are a food group

✔️ Routines are optional

✔️and dogs are very hopeful that something festive is still happening

Your dog doesn’t care that Christmas is technically “over”.
They’re still checking the kitchen.
Still guarding the sofa.
Still expecting snacks.

Honestly?
Same. 😂😂😂

Keep it herby,
Andrea🌿

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