Barking is a natural behaviour that all dogs will display in certain situations, such as when faced with an intruder or when they’re excited. It's instinctive and very often helpful, as it can alert you to a problem. But sometimes barking can become a nuisance, especially when it is incessant and seems to stem from nowhere. It is...
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Where horses are grazed on sandy ground, problems often follow. This is because ingested sand accumulates in the gut - namely the large colon - and causes inflammation, painful impactions that may twist the gut, and other generalised symptoms of colic. In mild cases, sand can irritate the gut and cause diarrhoea, while in more severe incidences, im...
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Choice is abundant when choosing a food for your cat or dog. With so many varieties online and on the shelves, ranging from wet and dry, complete and complementary, to breed-specific and lifestage-specific, it can be difficult knowing what to go for, especially if you don’t really know the benefits of each. Puppy foods were first...
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Travelling with your horse can open up a lot of opportunities, from discovering new hacking routes, to attending clinics, competing or that dreaded vet visit. Ensuring that your horse loads and travels confidently will enable you to do more together and take a bit of the stress out of going somewhere. Horses are prey animals and therefore entering...
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At some point in your dog’s life, it may be necessary to change their diet, whether due to cost, food sensitivities or allergies, or even for medical or health reasons. As your dog ages, you may want to switch to life stage-specific food containing more tailored nutrition. Whatever the reason for the change, it is important to tra...
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Colic in horses is a common yet serious condition that every owner should understand. Knowing the causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies can help you act fast and protect your horse’s health. Key Takeaways Colic in horses is abdominal pain that can range from mild digestive discomfort to life-threatening intestinal twists. Early re...
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Many dogs are affected by food allergies, but when it comes to identifying the particular allergen causing problems, it can be a lengthy and involved process. Elimination Diet To isolate the allergen, an elimination diet is needed. This should always be undertaken under the care and advice of your vet to avoid getting it wrong...
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Horses are big, powerful animals, but they do have their limits when it comes to how much weight they can carry. Researchers have identified a suitable rider weight threshold of 20% a horse’s bodyweight, including the weight of the tack. Beyond this and a horse will be under strain, making injuries more likely and reducing the horse's ability...
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Dandruff is an uncomfortable and unsightly condition that affects as many dogs as it does humans. Like humans, some dogs are more prone to dandruff and dermatitis-related problems than others, but often there is an underlying cause that is triggering the dryness and scurfy coat. Essentially, dandruff is just the surface layer of skin that has flake...
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The weather has warmed up and so a lot of you will be out bathing your horses. For the best results, follow our top tips and help transform your muddy monsters into gleaming show-ready horses. What you will need: Sponge Bucket Horse shampoo Sweat scraper Coat shine spray Mane and tail conditioner...
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