Hannelore

(Source webmd) Who can resist those big brown eyes and cute doggie grin? Can a little reward from the table really hurt your dog? Well, that depends on what it is. A chip with guacamole can cause your dog some real problems. In fact, there’s a lot of people food […]

Human Food Dangerous for Dogs

28 Nov, 2019 in Animal Tips / Dogs by Hannelore

Animals and Fireworks do not go well together. Fireworks are enjoyed by people year-round but are often a source of fear for many animals. Here in New Zealand Guy Fawkes Day is a dreaded day by many pet and horse owners. A little bit of forward planning can make a […]

How to Support your Animal during Fireworks

30 Oct, 2019 in Animal Tips / Cats / Dogs / Horses by Hannelore

Why and how do cats purr? Source: PetWebMD and Purina Purring is the most common sound cats make. Yet we know less about it than meowing, chattering, hissing, and growling. We love to hear our cats purr. There is nothing better than a purring cat curled up on your lap, […]

Why do Cats Purr?

3 Oct, 2019 in Animal Tips / Cats by Hannelore

Ref: TheHorse.com / Vet Pro Equine skin conditions are often difficult to diagnose and can be frustrating to treat, with causes ranging from fungus to allergens to who-knows-what. Below a range of common equine skin conditions and what you can do in some cases to treat and/or prevent. Rain scald […]

Equine Skin Conditions (part 2)

25 Jun, 2019 in Animal Tips / Horses by Hannelore

Early warning signs of internal imbalance in Dogs By Hannelore Kemme – Animal Homeopath (DipHom / RCHOM) There seems to be more and more chronic diseases developing in our dogs (as well as cats & horses) these days. A big one is skin problems, but there is also more and […]

Early Warning Signs in Dogs

28 Mar, 2019 in Animal Tips / Dogs by Hannelore

Cats are renowned for their ability to mask pain and discomfort. This is a great advantage when out in the wild around a predator, but it’s a big problem for pet owners, who are unaware that their pet has a problem. Arthritis, dental disease,urinary tract disease, bone disease, and cancer […]

Signs of Pain in Cats

14 Dec, 2018 in Animal Tips / Cats tagged #cat / #Catdisease / #sickcat / #signspaincat by Hannelore

Equine Skin Conditions Ref: TheHorse.com and Vet Pro Equine skin conditions are often difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat, with causes ranging from fungus to allergens to who-knows-what. Below I will cover three common equine skin conditions. Part two will follow in a couple of months. Ringworm Ringworm is […]

Equine Skin Conditions (part 1)

5 Oct, 2018 in Animal Tips / Horses by Hannelore

Natural Support for Dogs with Degenerative Myelopathy Source: dogsnaturallymagazine / Wikipedia Degenerative Myelopathy is a devastating disease, whereby affected dogs develop weakness in the rear legs and gradually become paralyzed. Eventually they can’t control their bowels and lose motor control on the entire rear end of the body. This degenerative […]

Managing Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs

19 Jul, 2018 in Animal Tips / Dogs by Hannelore

Recognising and Managing Eye Problems in Cats Sometimes it could be a good idea to get eye to eye with your cat. Face your cat in a brightly lit area and look her in the eyes. They should be clear and bright, and the area around the eyeball should be […]

Eye Problems in Cats

13 Apr, 2018 in Animal Tips / Cats tagged #conjunctivitis / #discharge / #eye / #eyeproblem / #thirdeyelid / cats by Hannelore

How Do Horses Hurt Their Hocks? by Karen S. Johnson, Demand Media Your horse’s hocks are an essential part of his hind end, which is akin to a vehicle’s engine. He pushes off it to jump and go forward, and turns on it to spin. Each hock – or tarsus […]

How Do Horses Hurt Their Hocks?

1 Mar, 2018 in Animal Tips / Horses tagged #hocks #laceration #degeneration by Hannelore