Milkweed Poisoning in Horses
With the recent deaths of 19 horses in Colorado, USA as a result of milkweed poisoning, we’ve going to take a look at the just how dangerous milkweed and the milkweed poison is to horses. Milkweed is most commonly found throughout the USA, so fortuantely for us here in the
Top Tips for Keeping Your Cat in Good Health
A responsible cat owner will not only ensure that their cat is regularly vaccinated, neutered and treated for worms and fleas by their trusted vet, they will take care of their general health at home too. Humans have GPs and hospitals to turn to if we get ill or to
The Truth About Easter Lily Toxicity: Poisonous Plants for Cats
If you do a quick search on poisonous plants for cats, one of the first things you will see is plenty of articles saying just how poisonous lilies are to cats! Over Easter, a lot of people will decorate their house with lilies as they are thought to represent purity,
Easter, Chocolate & Dogs
Easter. A Christian holiday that celebrates the rebirth of Jesus – with chocolate eggs! Easter this year is on April the 8th, but you may have noticed the supermarkets stocking up on festive chocolate treats already! So, we thought we’d get in an early reminder for you just in case
Rat Poison and Dogs
Dogs eating rat poison is not an uncommon problem for dog owners. Rat poisons can be fatal even in small amounts. It can be ingested through direct consumption of the pellets, or indirectly, from chewing on or eating a contaminated rodent.
A Guide to Poisoning in Horses: Diagnosis, Treatment and Heavy Metal Poisoning
A poison is a compound that irritates, damages body tissue or alters the metabolism. Because horses are trickle feeders and graze for the majority of the time they are awake, on rare occasions they can eat something poisonous. This guide looks at the types of poisoning a horse can suffer
8 Common Household Products That Can Poison Your Pet
We’ve compiled this list of 8 common household products that you may or may not be surprised to know, can actually be toxic to your pets. Some are obvious, like anti-freeze, but did you know that liquorice is toxic? In fact liquorice can even be toxic to humans if eaten
The Ultimate Winter Holiday Canine Care Guide
With December finally here, we’ve put together a complete list of tips, tricks and care advice to ensure you and your dog (or cat!) avoid the typical hazards of winter, Christmas and general holiday festivities! Take care to avoid the trouble that the cold weather brings but don’t forget to
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A New Therapy for Bone Cancer in Dogs: Oncolytic Treatment of Canine Osteosarcoma
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A New Treatment for Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy: Pexion
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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Diarrhoea: Probiotic Treatment
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12 of the Best Supplements Proven to be Beneficial for your Dog
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Bute Found in Contaminated Horse Meat: Does it Pose a Risk?
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