What is tendonitis? The tendon is a tissue capable of returning more energy than it receives. With each stride the horse takes, the musculoskeletal system dampens the force of the horse’s muscle contraction, weight and speed. This energy is stored and immediately returned for propulsion. The tendons are like powerful springs, pressed to the m...
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As a responsible horse owner, it is essential to ensure that your equine friend remains healthy and free from any potential health risks. One of the most significant threats to your horse's well-being is worm infestation. Worms can cause significant damage to your horse's internal organs and, if left untreated, can even be fatal. Preventing worm in...
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Inflammation – when does it become a problem? Inflammation is the body’s natural reaction to injury and infection. In the initial stages, it acts as the body's natural response to protect itself against harm. There are two types: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is the type that will be most familiar to us. The immune system dispat...
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The best way to tell that your pet is the correct weight is by working out their Body Condition Score (BCS). Every animal will have a slightly different body build, even compared to those of the same breed. The ideal weight will therefore vary and so breed averages are not good guides to follow when trying to calculate this. Fortunately Body Condit...
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Dog ownership comes with many joys; vets bills aren't one of them. Pet insurance is typically your best defence against the potentially high cost of caring for your faithful friend's health, as it will usually act as a buffer against high bills - though exactly how much of a buffer it provides will depend on the policy you take out. There is a lot...
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If you want your family to include several different kinds of pet, it's important to make sure everyone will get along. In our last guide to introducing your dog to other pets, we looked at how they can make friends with cats. Today, we will focus on introducing them to rabbits. Will your dog and rabbit get along? It's important to understand that...
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Whether you're on the cusp of bringing home your very first pooch or you and your faithful friend have been inseparable for years, microchipping is a term you are likely to have heard a lot recently, largely because of an impending change in the law that will make it compulsory. If your dog isn't yet microchipped, you can find out all about it belo...
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Every so often, our beloved pooch may get sick or unwell. When this happens, it is important to ensure it is given the best diet and care possible, in order to set it back on the road to recovery. The first step is in being able to recognise the symptoms when they arise, and in taking the appropriate advice from the vet. You should also ensure tha...
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If your dearly beloved dog becomes too seriously ill, then you may have to face the sad reality that it must be put to sleep, which can be a really traumatic time for owners. This process of euthanasia is very common in a dog’s later years and is carried out when its quality of life has been impacted significantly by an illness or serious ac...
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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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