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Hatchwells Rock Sulphur
Hatchwells Rock Sulphur
Hatchwells Rock Sulphur is a traditional mineral supplement designed to be added to your pet’s drinking water. Popular in the UK for generations, it’s used to help pets stay cool during warm weather and can support skin comfort in animals with heat‑related blotchiness or itching .
Suitable for a wide range of animals—including cats, dogs, rabbits, horses, and other small pets—this simple mineral block may cool the blood and alleviate mild skin irritation by dispersing natural minerals into the water .
Key Benefits
Cooling support: During hot weather, it disperses minerals into drinking water that are traditionally thought to help control body heat and promote hydration .
Skin comfort: May reduce symptoms of dry, flaky, greasy, smelly skin, and itchy pads or toes often triggered by warmth and dehydration .
Multi-species use: One block works across cats, dogs, rabbits, horses, and other small animals—making it ideal for mixed households .
Packaging & Presentation
Sold as a hardened block (typically around 100–200 g depending on supplier), with roughly nugget‑sized pieces tailored for easy dosing .
Packaged simply—durable and reusable; often several pieces per purchase.
Directions for Use
1. Place one small nugget (or piece) into your pet’s water bowl.
2. Leave in the bowl for around 2–3 days, then replace with a fresh piece to maintain efficacy and cleanliness .
3. Monitor water intake and hygiene; ensure the bowl is cleaned and refilled regularly.
4. Adjust the number of pieces (and frequency) based on the size of the animal and water consumption.
Pet Types & Suitability
Suitable for:
Cats
Dogs
Rabbits and small mammals
Horses and larger animals
Ideal for:
Pets with dry or irritated skin, particularly in warm weather
Animals prone to heat discomfort or mild overheating symptoms
Mixed-species households needing a simple, universal supplement
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