The following are a selection from letters and e-mails we receive in our office everyday from our customers. We have selected those that cover a range of the common problems that our products are designed to help. All the testimonials shown have been received within the last three years.

APPETITE POOR

At Southern Counties Show in 2006 I purchased some Malted Kelp Tablets for my Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen bitch as she is a very fussy eater especially around her season and at times has gone without eating properly for weeks and just picks at her food. Within a few days of giving her the Malted Kelp Tablets she is actually eating all her food. I do not give it all the time now but just when she seems to be lacking in appetite and it is so pleasing to see her eat and to see the body weight go back on her. Thank you.

Dawn Fenton

ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATISM

This is my second order for Garlic and Fenugreek tablets and Mixed Vegetable tablets . There has been a huge improvement in my Sheltie's arthritis since starting these. He has had arthritis in a front knee for some years, he's only 7, and although he still has days when he limps a bit, he can now jump up onto our bed which he could never do before, even when a puppy – not always a good thing when it's wet and muddy outside!! He is also much more alert and generally seems to have more life about him. Your tablets work much better than the combination of chondrotin, glucosamine and MSM he had been taking for about a year on the vet's recommendation – the improvement was visible within less than a month.

Lynne Crow, Perth

COAT CONDITION

I just had to tell you how delighted I am with your Keepers Mix.

My Border Collie bitch had not been right for some time, this seemed to start after a mating that produced no puppies, then two really strange seasons. Her coat never really came back after moulting so after several trips to the vets for tests etc, I was advised to have her spayed as the problems were possibly hormonal. After being spayed she wasn't much better so I changed her food and started her on Keepers Mix , the difference has been incredible within about 5 months her coat is beautiful and she is much happier and fitter and at nearly 8 years old I am now going to show her again. Thanks again

Mrs M Smith, Scarborough .

COLITIS

My sister adopted a 7yr old Tibetan Terrier last August. He had severe colitis and was treated by our excellent vet with two courses of different antibiotics and we were told he would not show signs of being cured for several months – in spite of a good appetite and no sign of infection. In March this year he was still having very loose yellow stools. I sent to you for Tree Barks Powder and we are so pleased to report that the dog is now having near normal brown stools and has gained weight and is a very happy fellow thanks to his daily Tree Barks Powder.

Eleanor MacDougall, Glastonbury

DIGESTION

My five year old Border terrier has had stomach problems since a young dog, resulting in many vet visits until eventually an endoscopy and scanning revealed ulceration of his stomach. I have had dogs all my life but never experienced anything like this diarrhoea and the sickness often meaning I was up with him during the night. Antibiotics only helped for a short time, I felt so helpless as I could see he was slowly wasting away. However on the last visit to the surgery I saw a display and leaflets on Dorwest Herbs, I was impressed by what I read and thought it was worth trying your Tree Barks Powder. This is why I am writing to you to say what a miraculous transformation has taken place from a poorly looking animal who would not, probably could not, eat properly to how he looks today; full of vitality, a really good coat and no more broken nights sleep for either of us. I purposely withheld getting in touch with you earlier because I was afraid the cure would not last, but I feel so grateful I would say to anyone with these problems give Tree Barks Powder a try. I know that I will never be without it.

Mrs Gibson, Grange Over Sands

EXCITABILITY

I really must say I am delighted with both the service and the results! In less than 2 weeks of treating my Boxer bitch, who has always been very excitable, with your Scullcap and Valerian tablets the difference is quite, quite amazing. She really is a beautiful Boxer, but the fact that she's totally over the top in every way has been more than frustrating. Although we trained daily, attended ringcraft classes and even obedience all to no avail she just couldn't concentrate for more than 10 seconds. Now she's listening and concentrating, lively and happy, she's still a busy girl but in a sensible manner, it's wonderful because she is so loving too. We'd tried all manner of things to no avail, and then I decided to try your products after doing a bit of research and I'm so pleased I've found you! She's been transformed and she's happier now too and that at the end of the day is the main thing. I just felt I had to thank you, I know you'll have many letters of thanks but I still felt the need to say THANK YOU DORWEST!

Ms C Gaved, Orpington.

EPILEPSY

Once again can I please say a big thank you for the despatch of the Scullcap and Valerian tablets which seem to have solved my dog's problem. My gorgeous chocolate Labrador bitch has suffered from very occasional seizures from time to time. We were of coarse, very concerned when she started having them. After her first one, we consulted her vet and she suggested that we take her to a specialised clinic, who deal with this horrible, terrible and upsetting condition. This we did, and after various tests, examinations and x-rays there seemed to be no reason why this was occurring. I phoned her vets, who are wonderful and they suggested diazepam, which I did not particularly like as it is a chemical medication, and asked if there was a herbal alternative and he suggested the Scullcap and Valerian tablets , which are supplied by Dorwest Herbs, which the vets have in stock. I started administering these to her and hey presto they are a wonder, as she has shown no symptoms whatsoever, which as you can imagine is like winning the lottery. Therefore I would recommend to anyone who has a dog with the same problem to use this wonderful, natural remedy and I would recommend also that they contact Dorwest Herbs as they send them to you the very next day. I shall certainly add them on my list.

Mrs C Burge, Pewsey.

INCONTINENCE

Thank you so much for recommending Mixed Vegetable Tablets for my 12 year old Border Collie with incontinence. Just to let you know they are working; no more wet beds and car seats. Thank you again, I will be ordering some more when I need them.

Eleanor Miller & Skye,

NOISE PHOBIAS AND FIREWORKS

Just to let your know that we have just got through the most peaceful firework season ever, and all due I am sure to your excellent Scullcap and Valerian tablets. Holly the lurcher has now gone deaf so it didn't affect her this year and she used to be the worst. I started Poppy the collie cross and Cindy the Jack Russell on the tablets about two weeks before and even on Nov 5 th itself when we have a lot of very close and very loud bangs, both dogs stayed reasonably calm, so much better than other years. I was so pleased as it was really upsetting to see how they were before. I tell all my doggy friends who have the same problem how great these tablets are. As you know I use a great many of your products on my animals and I am sure that's why they're all so good for their age. Both Holly and Kara are 14 now and do have various problems, all helped by Dorwest Herbs. Thank you.

Mrs V Baker, Dorset.

NERVOUSNESS

A few weeks ago I asked you about Freda and her problem of fear and aggression at the vets – you suggested Scullcap and Valerian tablets . I would like to tell you how successful it has been. I dosed her as instructed and I could not believe how calm she was this morning. From the moment we enter the waiting room she is normally agitated and barks non-stop, this morning she was calm, happy, tail wagging and even had a tug-o-war with me over her lead. She was happy in the surgery and let the vet fuss her, although she was a little agitated when the vet started to examine her. But, once that was over and she was on the floor again she was fine. I am so impressed by the success of this product, many, many thanks for your advice and I will happily recommend you.

Ms N Oldham, Basildon .

PHANTOM PREGNANCIES

I just want to say a big thank you to Dorwest. One of my girls had a phantom pregnancy again this season and I contacted you as I didn't want to go down the Galastop route again from the vets to take her milk away. The young lady I spoke to recommended Urtica Urens 3c from the homoeopathic range. I just wanted to say that, while I was a bit sceptical at first, it has worked 100% and her milk has now fully gone. I just wanted to thank the young lady on the telephone for her patience with me and to Dorwest who obviously train their telephone operators with knowledge of all of their products - very rare these days. I am now an avid Dorwest fan and will come to you first in the future.

Best wishes Jenny Mason, Stoke On Trent

SKIN CONDITIONS

I just wanted to say a great big thank you for your advice some time ago. My Labrador has eczema and we had tried everything to relieve her symptoms. We have had Stella on your Garlic and Fenugreek tablets and the Mixed Vegetable tablets and are now close to the end of her first 500 tablet pack of each. She has never looked or I think felt, so healthy and well. Her coat is amazing and she is 100% happier in her self. I will certainly be ordering more tablets very shortly and will always recommend you to any one in the future. Thanks once again and a great big thank you from Stella.

Mr M Weatherall, St Austell.

TRAVEL SICKNESS

I previously had Scullcap & Valerian tablets from you for my LePerm kitten, whilst getting him used to travelling. They work a TREAT and he now no longer requires them on a journey as he has got used to travelling in such a relaxed state. Thank you for this monumental stride in owning and showing pedigree cats!

Miss S Thornton, Oldham