Finding out your pet has diabetes is distressing and quite often comes as a surprise. Nothing can prepare you for the lifestyle changes that inevitably follow a diagnosis of diabetes, and it can usually take a while adjusting to a new routine, especially in a household with more than one animal. While this is a challenging time for you, it is also...
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Mud fever in horses can be a frustrating and recurring condition for horse owners - especially during wet, muddy seasons. In this guide, we’ll explore what mud fever is, what causes it, how to recognise it early, and the best ways to treat and prevent it for good. Key Takeaways Mud fever (pastern dermatitis) is a bacterial skin infectio...
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I’m sure it hasn’t slipped your notice that the nights are drawing in faster now and the weather is on the turn – sure fire signs that winter is here. For many people this means putting on the heating and wrapping up warm, but should the same provisions be made for our horses? Here we discuss the benefits of turning out a horse fo...
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Cat scratching is a bothersome habit that can have us clawing at the walls trying to stop! Of course we know it’s a natural behaviour but that doesn’t stop us wanting to discourage it, or at least, contain where it happens in the home. Favourite pieces of furniture are a cat’s best friend along with carpets, stair banisters and a...
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What is equine grass sickness? Otherwise known as ‘equine dysautonomia,’ equine grass sickness (EGS) is a rare but predominantly fatal condition in horses, with a mortality rate of roughly 95%. The illness was first seen in Angus, Scotland in 1907 and remains much of a mystery to horse owners, despite a wealth of research being undertak...
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Many dog owners have decided to opt for the BARF diet, feeding their dogs bones and raw food in an attempt to mimic the food they would eat if they were wild animals. This is often one of the most nutritious options available when it comes to feeding your dog, but where do you start? One of the first things you will need to find is an appropriate m...
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These days, going into someone’s home and finding a rabbit is as commonplace as finding a regular cat or dog. I’m tempted to say that house rabbits are a new craze but I would be wrong. For as long as people have kept and cared for rabbits, there has been an interest in having them indoors. Here they are better protected from the danger...
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Coughing is not something we tend to associate with horses and ponies, but, actually, they are highly susceptible to respiratory problems. The causes of these can be allergic, infectious or anatomical, with some problems being easier to treat than others. Generally speaking, the causes of respiratory problems can be separated into four categories:...
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The last week of every September is Deaf Dog Awareness Week, a time for celebrating the aurally challenged pooch and highlighting its condition. Tens of thousands of dogs are born or become deaf every year in the UK, with a high percentage of these ending up in shelters because of their "disability." Many people often write deaf dogs off as too dif...
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Whether we consider ourselves ‘horsey’ or not, most of us will have heard of conditions such as laminitis and colic. We might not know the ins and outs of the problems, but we sure as anything know they are serious. How many of us then, will have heard of corneal ulcers and recurrent uveitis? They might not be so talked about, but as fa...
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