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Benefits of including lion’s mane mushroom in older dogs & cats

Benefits of including lion’s mane mushroom in older dogs & cats

  The beautiful Lion's Mane mushroom, known as the "hedgehog mushroom" due to its spiky appearance, is renowned not only for its delicious flavor in cooking but also for its...

Signs Your Dog May Be in Pain: A Guide for Pet Owners by a Canine Physiotherapist

Signs Your Dog May Be in Pain: A Guide for Pet Owners by a Canine Physiotherapist

  By Charlotte Davies – Joint Dynamics Physiotherapist  As a dog owner, it's important to be able to recognize when your pet may potentially be in pain. Dogs can't verbally...

dog on chamomile field

Spotlight On: Chamomile

    Chamomile is probably one of the most widely used herbs in the western world, with its flowers most commonly used for tea, and herbal medicine.Most people know it...

Spotlight On: Green-lipped Mussels

Spotlight On: Green-lipped Mussels

    Green-lipped mussels, AKA Perna canaliculus, are renowned in the pet world for their use in the prevention and management of joint disease - particularly osteoarthritis - and are...

7 Best Superfoods for Anxious Dogs

7 Best Superfoods for Anxious Dogs

If your furry friend is struggling with anxiety, adding some superfoods to their diet may be a natural way to help alleviate their symptoms. Here are some of the best...

5 Dog-Friendly Date Destinations in Hong Kong

5 Dog-Friendly Date Destinations in Hong Kong

Looking for fun date ideas for that young puppy love? Check out these 5 spots in Hong Kong for things to do with your dog and date!      ...

4 reasons you should be adding functional mushrooms to your pet's diet

4 reasons you should be adding functional mushrooms to your pet's diet

If you are new to the benefits of medicinal or functional mushrooms, the concept of a pet supplement made up mostly of mushrooms can be a little confusing!But, mushrooms are...

HOLY CAP Xmas Gift Guide

HOLY CAP Xmas Gift Guide

    It’s our favorite time of the year to spread that holiday cheer, but just because it’s Christmas doesn’t mean we need to forget all of our healthy habits!...

Ultimate Guide to Cordyceps Mushroom

Ultimate Guide to Cordyceps Mushroom

    Cordyceps, also known as “the mushroom of energy” is also known as the “Caterpillar fungus”’ as it is the only mushroom to parasitise insects.The sinensis form grows out...

Benefits of Including Phytoplankton in Your Dog or Cat's Diet

Benefits of Including Phytoplankton in Your Dog or Cat's Diet

    Marine phytoplankton has been gaining popularity as a plant-based alternative to fish oil for pets, for their high dose of omega-3 fatty acids, which play an important role...

Pet Nutrition: 5 Top Tips to Consider when Choosing Pet Food

Pet Nutrition: 5 Top Tips to Consider when Choosing Pet Food

People are becoming more and more aware of their own health, and the important role nutrition plays. Naturally, this has created a shift in focus to our pets’ diets as...

Spotlight On: Turkey Tail Mushroom Trametes/Coriolus versicolor

Spotlight On: Turkey Tail Mushroom Trametes/Coriolus versicolor

    Turkey tail is probably the most famous mushroom in the scientific sphere and has been most heavily researched, particularly for cancer in both humans and canines. It was...

Why your pet’s diet & nutrition is so important

Why your pet’s diet & nutrition is so important

A good diet provides the nutrients their body’s need for optimal functioning, and is the foundation to optimizing health.

Spotlight On: Marshmallow root – Althea officinalis

Spotlight On: Marshmallow root – Althea officinalis

Marshmallow is one of the more commonly used herbs by Dr. Simon as it is a safe and gentle herb that can be used for a wide variety of common...

Spotlight on Reishi

Spotlight On: Reishi Mushroom – Ganoderma lucidum

Reishi is also known as the 'Mushroom of Immortality' AKA Lingzhi in Chinese, which means ‘spirit mushroom’ or ‘mushroom of spiritual potency’.

Dr Vicky Simon Says

Meet our Holistic Vet, Dr Vicky Simon.

So you might be wondering, what makes HOLY CAP so great? Who decides what ingredients we use, and in what ratios? Has it been vetted?