Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice. Or, as they are collectively known, small animals. You'd be forgiven for thinking this category also extends to fish, insects and other tiny creatures, but when we talk about 'small animals,' we tend to be referring to the four-legged, furry variety. Even the more exotic ferrets, chinchillas and degus come unde...
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One of the big crazes sweeping the world of dog ownership is the BARF diet. The acronym stands for 'Biologically Appropriate Raw Food' or 'Bones And Raw Food', depending on who you ask, which should give you some idea of what it entails: plenty of uncooked, unprocessed food for your dog to enjoy. The idea appeals to many dog owners because of all o...
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Cystitis is a common complaint affecting cats. The term cystitis roughly translates to “inflammation of the bladder” and is sometimes referred to as Feline Urologic Syndrome (FUS) or Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). While most cases of human cystitis are a result of infection, cats are more prone to stress-induced cystitis. C...
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From the makers of frontline comes NexGard, an innovative new flea and tick treatment that was launched last September. Still in its infancy, NexGard requires a prescription from your vet, while Frontline and other commercial flea preparations can be purchased over the counter. NexGard is different from these alternatives being an oral, rather than...
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Aggression in dogs is an awful thing to have to deal with. You might love your dog, but not want them to be allowed near strangers or other dogs in case they bite. This can lead to your pet living in isolation and you living in constant worry. Luckily, it is possible to rehabilitate an aggressive dog. However, this does not mean it will be easy. Do...
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Dogs are excitable. Everyone knows that. However, there are times when you pet might enter a period of hyperactivity that is incredibly difficult to deal with. It might be sweet when your small Jack Russell Terrier starts to jump up in excitement when you walk through the door, but if your Great Dane decides to follow suit you will find yourself kn...
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As we are coming through winter when the ground is at its hardest, it is worth thinking about the ways we work and exercise our horses. As every horse owner knows, the feet and legs are a horse's most valuable assets and will determine the health and duration of its working life. But this doesn’t just involve the hooves and bones and many ten...
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We tend to think of mental health issues such as depression as distinctly human problems. However, our animal friends can suffer from them as well. Dogs are very emotional creatures, which is wonderful to behold when they are happy but means they are capable of falling into deep periods of sadness. Dealing with this is important. Depression in dogs...
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There was a time when you had two choices when it came to dog food: dry or canned. However, you can now pick from an extremely wide range of products, from frozen meat specifically for dogs to premium Dry food, purchased in bulk. However, all of these need to be stored properly. Failure to do so could lead to your premium dog food losing some of it...
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As all horse owners and riders will know, tack is incredibly expensive and something that most of us only intend to buy once. Quality saddles, bridles, stirrups, girths and numnahs can cost a small fortune, especially if they are custom made. Combine the cost of tack with that of rugs and all manner of yard and stable equipment (horse boxes and tra...
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