Common Summer Horse Injuries | Fitness, lameness and treatments
In this article we focus on some of the most common horse injuries found in the summer season. We investigate the importance of helping your horse get fit, field injuries,...
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Lameness in dairy cows and the impact it has on dairy farmers
Managing a dairy herds overall wellbeing and reducing lameness is key in achieving high-quality milk yields. This article looks at reasons why cows develop lameness, how to diagnose them and...
Pole Bending | What is Pole Bending and what common injuries are found in the discipline
Article looking at the rodeo discipline of Pole Bending. Pole Bending is a fast paced timed event that features a horse and one mounted rider, running a weaving or serpentine...
Holistic Approaches to Relieving Stress and Anxiety in Dogs: Herbs and Natural Supplements
In this article we look into some of the most popular herbs and natural supplements that are marketed to reduce anxiety in dogs, such as chamomile, passionflower, melatonin, L-theanine, CBD...
Stifle injuries in horses | Causes, symptoms and treatments
A horses stifle is a joint found in the horses hind legs which could be compared to a humans knee. The purpose of the stifle joint is to provide flexion...
Alternative therapies | Massage therapy for dogs and horses
In this article we look at Massage therapy for dogs and horses. Now used as a common therapeutic intervention, the field of animal massage therapy (whether for horses or dogs) continues to gather...
Which Natural Foods Are Best for Your Dog's Overall Health & Well-Being?
Incorporating natural foods into your dog's diet is a great way to ensure they get the nutrients they need to support their immune function and aid digestion and cognitive function....
Cuts and Wounds in horses | Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
In this article we look at cuts and wounds often experienced by horses and how best to deal with them. We explain the importance of having tetanus injections, explain the...
New technologies being used in the equine community
In this article we look at new horse technologies and advancements in various technologies aimed at supporting the horse, the horse rider and the ongoing health of the horse.
Mud Fever in Horses | Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Mud fever in horses is a common skin condition that causes a skin irritation to the horses lower legs. In this article we look at symptoms of mud fever in horses,...
A Healthy Horse has Healthy Hooves | Horse Health Tips
In this article we focus on how vital managing your horses hooves is to their overall health, the importance of ensuring your horses hoof conformation is good and how to...
Shine-A-Light on your horse, win a prize for you and your horse
We now offer a prize for ever successful shine-a-light story submitted to us which goes on to be published! Win a set of our latest replacement sleeves for your horse and a wristband for you, a...
10 High Maintenance Dog Breeds And Health Conditions To Look Out For
Some high-maintenance dog breeds require a larger amount of additional time, care, and energy over others. We look at Akita's, Border Collies, Cocker Spaniels, Belgian Malinois, Siberian Huskies, Chow Chows,...
Joint conditions in horses | Symptoms, causes and treatments
Article looking at commonly found joint conditions in horses, symptoms of joint disorders and treatments widely used within the equine community including anti-inflammatory medications and holistic approaches such as advanced...
Preparing your dog for their routine health vaccinations is tricky | Use these time-tested tricks for desired results
It’s safe to say that most doggies become stressed and agitated when heading to the vets for their routine vaccines. This article lends some tips on how best to get...
Tips to support your horses health this winter
Winter is often the most challenging time of the year to manage and maintain your horses health with plenty of things to continually check and worry about. This article looks...
Tendonitis in horses | Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
In this article we look at the symptoms of horse tendonitis, the most common causes of the condition and various treatments available to you if your horse is diagnosed with...
Equine Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath Injuries | DDFT Symptoms, Treatment & Rehabilitation
One equine injury which is regularly found is “DDFT” or “DFTS” injuries. This articles looks at DDFT injuries in horses, what the symptoms are and how best to diagnose and treat...
Diagnosing and treating splints in horses
Diagnosing and treating splints in horses is key to the horses continued wellbeing and ensuring that they can continue to compete at their optimum level. This article looks at what...
When to use hot or cold therapy on a horses injury and why thermal imaging is a useful tool
Deciding on whether to deploy cold therapy or heat therapy to a horses injury or condition depends on many factors which need to be fully understood to provide the most effective treatment for the...