Every year the summer feels longer and hotter. We hide indoors, with the air conditioner blasting, drinking ice water and wait for the sun to go down. We tell ourselves we’re moving to a colder state. We manage it until winter comes. But what about our animals? What about the most delicate of our animals, …
Beat the Heat! – Keeping your Chickens cool in the summer Read More »
Laminitis is quite unlike any other equine disease. Laminitis is a complex cascade of events that causes the soft tissues (laminae) within the hoof to swell, weaken and die. This can all occur before any symptoms are apparent and once the process has started it is extremely difficult to stop. In severe cases it is …
Laminitis – Causes, Clinical Signs, Management and Prevention Read More »
Osteoarthritis or arthritis is a disease involving the deterioration of the cartilage which sits between bones, in the joint space where they meet. The cartilage’s role is to aid movement and absorb the forces which travel down the bones. It cushions the impact of the forces on the bones, and absorbs pressure, meaning your pet …
Pocket pets such as guinea pigs and rabbits are an 8 – 10 year commitment and require as much attention as dog and cats do. A consistent and well-balanced diet are essential as they are more prone to dental and gastrointestinal diseases. Rabbits and guinea pigs make good pets for both adults and children however …
The term “colic” strikes fear among horse owners. Colic is not a disease, but rather a generic term that refers to a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse, which may be due to an accumulation of gas, fluid or feed. The severity of colic can range from mild to …
70% of all immune cells are located in the gut.1 These cells protect the body from invading pathogens and support the overall good health of the pet. Supporting gut health is critical for puppies and kittens when their immune systems are still maturing, and there are also benefits for adult pets. Supporting the developing immune …
FEED WASTAGE Feed wastage can be a costly problem. To reduce feed wastage it is recommended that a feeder be used that prohibits the hens from scratching feed onto the ground. Also, hens will often tend to flick feed out of the feeder with their beak, to reduce this problem raise the height of the …
Defining the “nutritionally senior” horse. The nutritional management of the senior horse is challenging as there are no set criteria that define “old age” or the “senior” horse. The nutrient requirements of senior horses differ from other classes of horses because of the changes in metabolic and digestive efficiency that accompany the aging process. The …
In their natural environment, horses spend more time chewing than they do anything else – a whopping 16-20 hrs a day… more than any other domestic hoofed animal! Whether they are eating or not, horses constantly secrete stomach acid, and their saliva, which is brought on by chewing, contains bicarbonate and acts as a natural …
