It’s that time of year where lots of people suffer with coughs and colds. We are advised to include ‘5 a day’ in our diet and take power supplements such as echinacea and vitamin C to help keep our immune system working at it’s optimum, in order to fight off viruses. But what about your dog? How do you keep them in the best...
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What’s your name and role in the business? My name is Oliver Forman, and I am the Genetics Research Manager in the UK. My role is to coordinate research to enable continued development of our products and services. I joined Mars Veterinary in 2016 after spending 13 years researching inherited diseases in dogs, discovering disease causing muta...
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Dog owners are becoming more and more aware nowadays that senior dog’s need a different diet to their younger counterparts to help them get the most out of life – but as to how this differs and what they actually need is something they are less sure about. Hopefully by the end of this though you’ll be happier with what to look for...
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It is important to determine whether or not a horse needs worming in the summer months. Many horses will not require treatment and unnecessary treatment could contribute to the development of worm resistance. Equally if a horse that requires worming is not treated, this could lead to intestinal damage, colic and infect the pasture of the other hors...
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When your pet lunges in to cover you with doggy kisses, the affectionate gesture can often be undermined by an unpleasant smell. While no dog should be smelling minty-fresh (and if they do, it may be time to see if they’ve got at your toothpaste supplies), anything that smells of decay is otherwise unbearable is a serious problem. This is har...
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Unlike their canine counterparts, cats are largely independent creatures who appreciate their own space - being territorial is one of the most basic feline instincts. This is the reason why it can sometimes prove difficult to introduce a new moggy into the home if you've already got a cat living under your roof, and your existing four-legged friend...
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The majority of the time, if you feed your pooch a diet of premium dry dog food in suitable quantities then you can rest assured that your pet is getting all the nutrients they need to lead a happy, healthy and active life. However, occasionally owners may find that their pup has an adverse reaction to the food they're eating and suffer from sympto...
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Just as human teeth are vulnerable to disease and decay, so too are your pet dog's. In fact, dental problems are some of the most commonly diagnosed health conditions in pooches over the age of three and can even lead to serious problems with a canine's internal organs. Therefore, whatever age and breed of canine companion you have at home, it is e...
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Although introducing a bouncing puppy into your home is an exciting time for all the family, you'll soon learn that these adorable balls of fluff can be a real handful. In the early days of your pup's life you'll no doubt be treated to plenty of games of ball in the garden and endless cuddles, but there'll also be countless little puddles, muddy fu...
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