Any pet owner will know to keep on top of fleas with regular treatment. But what do we really know about these little pests?
10 Things You Didn't Know About Fleas
- By Corrina Oakham
- 26 Jun 2019
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Any pet owner will know to keep on top of fleas with regular treatment. But what do we really know about these little pests?
Soil is all around us, and a lot of people just think it is there for growing plants and vegetables. But there is a lot more to soil than you think.
We all think that we know our feline friends inside and out, but cats are even more interesting pets than we thought. Our 10 interesting facts that you might not already know about cats can help you understand some of the weird and wonderful behaviour of our loyal friends and potentially help them live happier and healthier lives.
If you’re one of the hundreds or even thousands of owners in the UK whose horse or pony suffers from laminitis, you’ll be acutely aware of the dangers of Spring grass.
Horses were first domesticated by humans about 5500 years ago, during the Stone Age. They were utilised for their strength in a number of industries including agriculture.
Horses are natural ‘flight’ animals. If something scares or concerns them, they turn and run. This is part of what makes them such natural athletes. But as riders, we also need to help calm them to keep them focused and ready to do what we ask of them. Checking for any physical issues, such as back and teeth problems, together with good management and training will help, but some horses will also benefit from the targeted nutritional support of a calmer.
Slugs can be a pain in your garden. Battling them from eating your vegetables is a continuous effort. Now you have started planting this seasons plants, you’ll be thinking about slug control. But there are a few things that you probably don’t know about slugs.
As well as ensuring your horse has general good health it is important to maintaining hoof health, but external applications are also important. Follow top five tips to maintaining healthy moisture levels, to aid hoof integrity and strength.
1. Introducing a regular trimming routine will help avoid excessive drying around the bottom of hoof wall.
2. It’s recommended to maintain natural hoof moisture levels to use hoof dressings that contain pine tar. Where the dressing covers the coronary band it is recommended to massage the area regularly to stimulate hoof growth.
3. When the weather has been dry over a prolonged period use a water based moisturizer and apply daily to the hooves.
4. Apply a regular application containing zinc and sulphate, for bacterial conditions of the sole and frog. A liquid application is easy to work into grooves and cracks for maximum efficacy.
5. If you are looking for a more natural choice, essential oil of eucalyptus contains antibacterial properties. This will help maintain clean, healthy hooves and soles, whatever the weather.
Source: Kate Hore RNutr(Animal) . Snr Nutritionist at NAF - 'Healthy Hooves' 2018
As we enter February, the gardening tasks begin to shift, and there are plenty of things to consider to make the most of your outdoor space. Let's explore some additional tips and information to enhance your gardening experience.