Recognising laminitis in horses
Laminitis is one of the most serious and painful conditions a horse can experience. Early detection and supportive care are essential, as the sooner laminitis is identified, the better the chance of preventing long-term damage.
Is garlic safe for dogs?
Garlic is one of the most controversial supplements for pets. There are people that swear by it for fleas and worms, and others that think it will make your dog anaemic and potentially kill them. So what's the truth?...
Does your dog’s diet effect his behaviour?
Processed dog food is like processed human food - usually full of additives, preservatives and designed to last on the shelf of a store for long periods. Your dog needs protein to survive, and thrive. The meat in dry dog food only has to meet ‘feed grade quality’. That’s the absolute lowest quality of meat.
Trigger's miraculous recovery from Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Trigger looked like hell.....skinny, not much mane or tail, chronic diarrhoea and face filthy from where his eye had oozed out for who knows how long. I'll never get another horse as good as him. He was the toughest, most honest, loyal, fastest and safest horse I've ever known.
The truth about acne, eczema and psoriasis
It is important to realise that these skin conditions are not a problem which can be fixed by putting products on the outside of your skin. There are many varieties of acne, eczema and psoriasis that the medical industry does not understand...
Understanding and treating warts on horses – A holistic guide
Warts - also known as equine papillomas - are usually small, benign skin growths caused by the equine papillomavirus (EPV). While often harmless, they can be persistent and troublesome, especially if they appear in sensitive or tack-bearing areas.
What are these growths on my horse's body?!
The three most common type of skin tumours in horses are sarcoids, squamous-cell carcinoma and melanomas. Robust immune systems routinely eliminate infective and metabolic waste as part of a healthy system. A system that is overloaded with inflammation, infection or metabolic waste has a much harder time recovering.
Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis in horses
Though once considered a rare issue seen primarily in older performance horses, increasing research and awareness have revealed that DSLD is more widespread and complex than originally thought, with systemic implications affecting multiple soft tissues throughout the body - not just the limbs.
Natural herbal support for sarcoids in horses
Sarcoids are one of the most common skin conditions affecting horses, and while they can appear externally as growths, they often reflect a deeper imbalance in the body, particularly within the immune and lymphatic systems
Are Mycotoxins a real threat for horses?
Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by certain moulds (fungi) that grow on crops, grasses, grains, and stored feeds - especially under moist, warm, or humid conditions.
Five key benefits of hemp seed oil for your pet
The combination of nutrients in hemp seed can help support overall health and wellness in dogs, helping them to feel more energetic and alert. Here are five of the potential benefits of using hemp seed oil for pets: