If you're looking for a pet that is perfect for all ages, consider getting a Guinea pig. These small, social animals are relatively low maintenance, but there are a few key things you should keep in mind to ensure their health and happiness.
The challenges and changes experienced by horses can put a lot of stress on their immune system. Whether you're planning to attend the BRC NAF Five Star National Championships in Lincoln, a local show's final, or just going on some fun rides, it's crucial to ensure that your horses and ponies remain healthy and fit during these challenging times.
Maintaining the condition of the hoof is vital for the performance and functioning of your horse particularly when the ground conditions are hard. It's important to keep in mind the impact of concussive forces when hydrating a horse's hoof. Even simply landing after a jump can result in a force that's more than twice the weight of the individual on the load-bearing landing limbs.
Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they need to eat meat to survive. Their diet should be high in protein and low in carbohydrates. A balanced diet will provide your cat with all the nutrients they need to stay healthy.
As an owner of any animal, we have the legal commitment to endorse their five essential freedoms, which includes the freedom from pain. Nevertheless, to maintain and manage their comfort levels, we must be able to identify the signs and behaviours when your horse is not feeling quite right. In people, it is much easier, as we can say what we’re feeling, but in our animals, it comes from careful observation.
The foundation of a laminitis-prone horse's diet is conserved fodder, such as hay and haylage, as they typically spend longer periods in stables or areas without grass. People frequently choose bucket feed first when thinking about food for horses and ponies prone to laminitis. However, because it makes up such a sizable portion of the diet, it is equally crucial to make sure the forage is suitable.
Making sure your horse stays well hydrated and that any fluids lost via sweat are effectively restored is one of the most crucial parts of summertime health for horses, particularly when they are in the peak competition season.
Some people may tell you that clipping your horse in the summer can ruin their summer coats. However, some of the heavier, thick-coated horses may require clipping all year round to stay comfortable when the weather gets hot.
As the sun begins to shine and the weather gets hotter, we all want to be outdoors just a bit more to make the most of the glorious heat. When the sun starts to get too hot, we all know how uncomfortable it can become if we are not prepared.
Don’t forget about your four-legged friends at this time, as pets can be heavily affected by the heat just as much as we can and they rely on us to protect their health.
As the sun begins to shine a bit more and the days are getting longer, it is the time of year that we will start to get out into our gardens more. To prepare the flowers and plants for the season ahead, there are a few chores we can begin to undertake. Here is a short list of some jobs we can all begin with this Spring.
