With 2024 now behind us and a new calendar year just beginning, now is the time to make resolutions and take steps to improve our lives. Whether our goal is to lose weight, get more sleep or change unhealthy lifestyle habits, there’s never been a better time for setting changes in motion and welcoming greater positivity and well-being into ou...
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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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With the approach of autumn, it's an important time of year to start thinking about your small pet's grooming. We are slowly but surely approaching that dreaded time of year when wind, rain and mud arrives by the bucket load. The lawn is waterlogged and muddied, and strong winds drive leaves and other debris across the garden. For small animals tha...
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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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The spring months (mostly!) brought with them some lovely weather, and the warmer temperatures of summer are fast approaching. This can be a wonderful time for dog owners, who can enjoy taking their beloved pooch for walks on the beach and all kinds of fun days out. However, while you and your faithful friend are busy having fun, it's important to...
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Having pets is a privilege many of us enjoy, and while little things such as shedding can be aggravating and unsightly, it is a small price to pay for having such loveable companions. The shedding of hair is connected to daylight hours and diurnal changes, something which not everyone knows. This means that as we emerge through winter and enter spr...
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The sun is out and the skies are blue; spring is well and truly here, but for cat owners whose queens are unspayed, the coming of spring was probably announced in a different way – with high-pitched ‘calling,’ urine spraying and more affection than usual. Generally speaking, the feline heat cycle begins in March and lasts through...
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Show season is here, which means it's time to start preparing your horse for the demands of competition, if you haven't already done so. Besides the obvious need to primp and preen your horse, it is important to think about internally preparing it with appropriate supplementation for support through the season. Showing and competition pressure, tog...
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Cat Fleas: Fleas are the bane of any pet owner’s life. They are small, quick and are a complete nuisance to get rid of. Not only do they move through your feline’s fur, feeding on its blood and causing it untold aggravation, they also infest your home and can transmit diseases to human hosts. But what are fleas and how do I get rid of t...
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