If you have spent any time in the shop asking us about supplements, there is a good chance we have pointed you towards Dorwest Keeper’s Mix at some point. It is one of those products that quietly does a lot of good without ever needing a hard sell, and it has earned its place on our shelves the old fashioned way: it works, it is honest about what it is, and dogs genuinely seem to enjoy having it in their bowl.
Dorwest Herbs has been making herbal remedies for pets since 1948, which makes them one of the longest standing names in natural pet health in the UK. They are still a family run business today, now in its third generation, and that kind of continuity tends to show in the quality of a product. Keeper’s Mix is their best known supplement and has been a bestseller for well over 60 years, recently picking up Best Health Product at the Your Dog Product Awards 2026. That is not a small thing in a category crowded with newer, flashier brands.
What is actually in Dorwest Keeper’s Mix
This is where Keeper’s Mix earns its reputation. It is a blend of eight herbs, each doing a specific job rather than being thrown in for the sake of a long ingredients list:
Kelp seaweed brings natural minerals and supports coat growth and pigmentation.
Celery plant helps with suppleness and free movement, which matters as dogs get older and their joints start to feel the years.
Lucerne, also known as alfalfa, is a useful source of vitamins A, C and K. Nettle is rich in chlorophyll, iron and vitamin C.
Rosemary supports digestion and can help with occasional flatulence, alongside general heart health.
Psyllium supports healthy bowel function and can help dogs digest both raw and commercial food more comfortably.
Clivers help maintain normal kidney and bladder function and support clear skin.
Wild yam helps maintain a healthy intestine.
Put together, that is a genuinely balanced formula of natural antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll and fibre, all from whole herbs rather than synthetic fillers.
Why we stock it at BTB
We are a specialist dog shop, not a generic pet aisle, so we are fairly particular about what earns shelf space. Dorwest Keeper’s Mix fits because it works for such a wide range of dogs and feeding styles. It is a genuinely popular choice for raw fed dogs, since it is 100 percent herbal with nothing artificial added, but it works just as well sprinkled over kibble or wet food. We see it bought by owners of working and sporting dogs who want some extra nutritional support for busy, physically demanding lives, right through to owners whose dogs are living the quieter, thoroughly spoilt fur baby life and could just do with a bit more balance in their diet.
That flexibility matters to us because, as we always say, you can only feed the best you can. Not every dog is on a bespoke raw diet with every base covered, and that is absolutely fine. A supplement like Keeper’s Mix is a simple, low effort way to top up what might be missing, whatever your dog’s main diet looks like, without asking you to overhaul anything.
What owners tend to notice
The most commonly reported change is in coat condition. Customers come back and tell us their dog’s coat has gone noticeably thicker and glossier after a few weeks of regular use, which tracks with the kelp seaweed and nettle doing their job. Some owners also notice their dog settling into a more comfortable digestive rhythm, particularly useful if you have recently switched foods or have a dog who can be a bit sensitive. None of this happens overnight. Herbal supplements work gradually and gently, which is part of why Keeper’s Mix has stayed popular for six decades rather than being a fad that burns bright and fades.
How to use it
Keeper’s Mix comes as a powder that you simply sprinkle over your dog’s usual food once a day, in an amount scaled to your dog’s size. We can talk you through dosing in the shop if you are not sure where to start, and it is available from us in a variety of sizes so you can pick whichever suits your dog and your budget.
You can find Dorwest Keeper’s Mix in the shop or online, alongside the rest of the Dorwest Herbs range we stock.
As always, this is general nutritional information rather than medical advice. If your dog has an ongoing health condition or you are at all concerned about their digestion, skin, coat or joints, please have a chat with your vet before starting any new supplement.
