If you happen to like honey, you will know how soothing it is to drink hot lemon and honey if you have a soare throat, but you might not usually think of reaching for the honey pot if your dog gets a cut!  The thing to know is that only certain honeys are known for their healing powers, namely the Manuka variety from Australia and New Zealand.

Manuka honey ( you can get different % concentrations) has proved successful on humans, dogs and other animals, and you can find it in all health food shops and even some supermarkets. It has extra antibacterial properties and is effective in sterilising and healing infected wounds. The honey acts as an anitbacterial barrier and provides a moist wound-healing environment, helping to reduce wound fluid and odour.

You can also buy Manuka honey online, but don't be surprised if it costs a lot more than the honey you normally buy!  The higher the concentration, the higher the price, but it is worth every sweet drop for you and your pet!