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What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is a common disease in cats, and mostly affects middle-aged and older cats. It is characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormone from an enlarged thyroid gland in a cat’s neck. Cats have two thyroid glands and they play a vital role in regulating the body’s […]

Hyperthyroidism in Cats

4 Jun, 2020 in Animal Tips / Cats by Hannelore

The Do’s and Don’ts of Feeding Treats to your Horse We all enjoy a treat once in a while – a nice warm brownie fresh out of the oven, a cool slice of watermelon on a hot summer day – and our horses are no different. They will enjoy a treat from […]

Treats for your Horse

20 Apr, 2020 in Animal Tips / Horses by Hannelore

Holistic approach to earproblems. Source: Julie Henriques / Dogs naturally Does your dog have itchy, gunky, smelly or even painful ears that just don’t seem to get better?If you answered yes, you’re not alone. It can be very hard and frustrating to get rid of chronic ear issues once and […]

Ear Problems in Dogs

27 Mar, 2020 in Animal Tips / Dogs by 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