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With warmer weather predicted for the Easter weekend, there’s no better time to be enjoying the great outdoors with your dog. When it comes to coastal adventures, the UK has so much to offer, with a variety of dog-friendly beaches spanning from Cornwall to Northern Scotland. Whether you want vast sandy stretches, or more dramatic coastlines t...
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Keeping our horses out of pain and suffering is a priority for every horse owner, although sometimes problems can be hard to identify. Dental pain is one such problem, and it can have a huge impact on a horse’s overall health and comfort. It is important to have your horse’s teeth checked yearly, as they may require floating, which invo...
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Cats can be such fussy customers when it comes to what you feed them. They may like something initially, and then in the blink of an eye they’re refusing to eat it. But fickleness aside, what is the ideal diet for your cat? Some prefer to feed wet, while others opt for something dry. Some might feed a lifestage-specific food, while others cho...
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Caring for your foal begins at conception and the correct worming approach is an important part of looking after the health of the pregnant mare. A mare’s natural resistance to worms may be lower during pregnancy therefore it is vital that they are monitored closely throughout the gestational period and wormed when necessary according to faec...
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This guide covers what you need to know about worming your horse in summer - from when to test, to what to worm horses with if treatment is needed, all while helping prevent resistance and protect pasture health. Key Takeaways: Test before treating – Use faecal egg counts in Summer to decide if worming is necessary. Only worm if needed...
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When it comes to rugs and whether or not to rug in winter, there are two schools of thought. One is in favour of rugging against the elements – particularly rain – while the other believes horses are hardy enough to withstand even the harshest conditions. But surely it depends on many different factors, including the age and health of t...
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Fleas are a total nuisance, as those of us with pets will know. They're tiny, quick, and next to impossible to get rid of once they take up residence. But treating fleas effectively would probably be a whole lot easier if there weren't so many myths surrounding them. So, to help you in your quest against these pesky little bloodsuckers and to keep...
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It is frequently reported that Oxyuris equi, more commonly known as pinworm, can be seen in horse dung even after treatment. There are regular postings on equine forums on the subject which are often inaccurate or ill-informed, and there can be a tendency to blame wormer resistance for the problem. This article aims to describe the lifecycle of the...
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Why is my cat overweight? Why are people getting fatter? Going back to 30 or 40 years ago, cats in the UK did not get overweight. They were probably just as loved and cared for then as now, but they were slimmer. When I went to university in 1978 to start my veterinary science degree, I remember being told that dogs are greedy and will get fat if o...
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