What is Tetanus? Horses are susceptible to tetanus, which is a very serious and often fatal disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani which horses are particularly sensitive to. Clostridium tetani, is present as spores in the soil but is also found in the faeces and intestinal tract of horses...

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Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV) is a contagious virus that inhibits the cats immune system. It can maken them susceptible to infections and/or other diseases such as anaemia, cancer or reproductive issues. It is not cancer, it is a virus but it can be the underlying cause for the development of...

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APPEARANCE: Medium sized dog, muscular and lean. A short double coat coming in a range of colours from black, red, blue, fawn, cream, black and tan, red and tan, blue and tan, and fawn and tan. TEMPERAMENT: Extremely energetic, highly intelligent, very trainable, loyal and willing to please. AVERAGE LIFE...

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Loud claps of thunder, flashes of light, strong winds, heavy rain and changes in barometric pressure all combine to make storms scary. Signs of storm phobia Some dogs will develop a fear for storms as they get older. In others it is just something they are born with and some...

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Brumbies are wild or free-roaming horses found throughout the Australian outback, particularly in the Northern Territory, Northern Western Australia and Queensland.  The first Brumbies originated […] Read More

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Cause Rain scald, sometimes referred to as rain rot or mud fever, is a skin condition seen in horses. It is caused by the bacteria Dermatophilus congolensis. For the bacteria to take hold and cause an infection there needs to be a break in the skin and moisture. Prolonged periods...

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There is nothing quite like that gagging sound of a cat vomiting to make a cat owner launch out of the chair or bed at lightning speed.  There are many reasons that a cat may vomit, some are of no concern whereas sometimes it can be from a serious medical...

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APPEARANCE: French Bulldogs are small, short, stocky and muscular generally with soft loose skin. Their short, shiny, smooth coat comes in a wide range of colours most commonly brindle, fawn or cream. They have a large square head with lots of wrinkles, a short nose and with varying degrees of...

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Lumps, bumps, scruffy patches and hair loss are all common and its likely that you have seen something like that on your horse before. But what is the underlying cause? Discussed in this article are some of the common skin conditions that can affect horses and how they are treated. ...

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Absolutely, pets can have a profound impact on our lives, providing not only companionship and unconditional love but also various health benefits. Here are some […] Read More

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APPEARANCE: A large size cat with a silky soft outer coat and thick undercoat. Ragdolls come in pointed colour coats meaning lighter on the body with darker ears, mask, legs and tail. Coat colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red and cream. They have very distinctive eyes that are large,...

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What is Catnip? And will my cat like it? Catnip, botanical name Nepata Cataria, is a herb from the mint family. The active ingredient in catnip is an essential oil which is known to alter the behaviour of cats. Catnip is a stimulant and the catnip reaction is often referred...

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