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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Myxomatosis is a devastating viral condition affecting rabbits everywhere. As a responsible rabbit owner, it is important that you know the signs and symptoms for recognising infection and treating it immediately. While the chances of survival in affected rabbits used to be nil, widespread immunity has meant that survival rates are up slightly, wit...
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Some sure-fire steps and suggestions for ensuring the health and fitness of your dog (whether puppy, adult or senior)... Several factors can influence the exercise needs of your dog, including its age, breed and state of health. The quality and quantity of exercise needed will vary as your dog ages or experiences periods of weight change or convale...
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Hairballs are a common but unpleasant reality of cat ownership, caused by normal grooming behaviours and seasonal shedding. This vet-reviewed guide covers how to prevent hairballs in cats, and help reduce their discomfort. Key Takeaways Hairballs form when cats ingest loose hair during grooming, especially during periods of heavy shedding. Re...
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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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Knowing the weight of your horse is important when it comes to worming and following feeding guides on the back of feed bags but your horse’s weight doesn’t tell you whether he is too fat or too thin. Two horses of the same height could weigh totally different amounts but both be in ‘good condition.' So how do you know if your hor...
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What is Equine Atypical Myopathy? Equine Atypical Myopathy (EAM) is a severe condition affecting the muscles of horses and donkeys. EAM has been reported in various parts of the world since the 20th century and has a high mortality rate of 70-80%. The problem presents sporadically, although it is most common in autumn grazing horses when pastures a...
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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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When it comes to choosing the right food for your dog, weighing up the options and knowing what to look for can be a difficult task. Today, there are so many commercial diets on the market, each claiming to improve or support this, that and the other, and navigating our choices can be a confusing process. In theory, we shouldn’t need a PhD to...
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"The thoroughbred race horse is a genetic mistake. It runs too fast, its frame is too large, and its legs are far too small. As long as mankind demands that it run at high speeds under stressful conditions, horses will die at race tracks." (Bill Finley, columnist) After Seedling's fatal fall at last year's Grand National event, it is worth revisi...
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