HELPFUL TIPS AND ADVICE

Foaling
FoalingIt is very important to be familiar with the behaviour of a normal healthy foal so you can recognise sign...
Gelding
Who can castrate (geld) your horse?Castrating or Gelding a horse is an act of Veterinary Science and therefore c...
Greasy Heel
Greasy heel is characterised by greasy, cracked or inflamed skin on the heels and rear of the pasterns. It is of...
Hairy Caterpillars and Abortions
Hairy caterpillars are now proven causes of horse abortions and the birth of sick foals. Breeding horses is a ro...
Head Shaking
All horses shake or toss their heads from time to time. Some horses, however, exhibit the behaviour far more oft...
Parrot Fever
CHLAMYDIOSIS/PSITTACOSIS (Parrot Fever)Also known as parrot fever, Chlamydiosis is a disease caused by a micro-or...
First Aid Kit
Being prepared for everyday accidents can mean reducing the extent of treatment required or even saving your pet...
Coughing
An occasional cough is not something you normally need worry about. But what if coughing becomes more frequent, ...
Chocolate Poisoning
Although chocolate is one of our favourite treats, it contains a substance that is toxic to animals. Poisoning i...

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