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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)

September 17, 2021 in Animal Tips / Horses by Hannelore

How to Provide Mental Enrichment for Dogs with Limited Mobility Source: Jessica Remitz / PetMD Even though your senior dog may not move as well as he used to, there are still a variety of things you can do to keep their minds sharp, many of which you’ve been doing […]

Mental stimulation for older dogs

September 16, 2021 in Animal Tips / Dogs by Hannelore

Skin problems in Cats If your cat’s dignified poses have given way to constant scratching and licking, a skin problem may be to blame. Cats are susceptible to skin infections, parasites, allergies, and many other conditions. Here is an overview of some of the most common feline skin problems. Yeast […]

Cat Skin Problems

September 15, 2021 in Animal Tips / Cats by Hannelore

While your dog may enjoy digging, it can be quite annoying for you, the owners. Not only can digging be very destructive to your property, it could also give our beloved pups a possible escape route. So why do our dogs suddenly dig holes, and how can you stop it? […]

Why do dogs dig holes?

July 2, 2021 in Animal Tips / Dogs by Hannelore

Identifying Types of Nasal Discharge in Horses (source The Naturally Healthy Horse) Over the past years, I have come across more and more cases of snotty noses in horses. Sometimes it involves just one nostril other times it is both. So, here is some more information about the types and causes […]

Nasal Discharge in Horses

June 17, 2021 in Animal Tips / Horses by Hannelore

Recognising and Managing Cystitis in Cats Cystitis is a lower urinary tract disease. When the bladder becomes inflamed, the first symptom is usually frequent urination or attempts to pass urine. When the cat is attempting to urinate you will see it will have an arched back, is hunched up, the […]

Cystitis in Cats

May 19, 2021 in Animal Tips / Cats tagged #Cystitis by Hannelore

What is InterVertebral Disc Disease? I have been and am treating several elderly dogs that have a weakness in their hind quarter, usually just from old age, with Bowen Therapy. They get a monthly or two monthly treatment to improve their quality of life, so they can keep enjoying their […]

What is IVDD in dogs?

March 25, 2021 in Animal Tips / Dogs 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)

March 23, 2021 in Animal Tips / Horses by Hannelore

Dog Skin Issues Watching your dog constantly scratching or licking can be distressing and irritating. But don’t blame your dog for these bad habits — a skin condition is probably the cause. Possible causes range from parasites to allergies or underlying illness. Following an earlier article on skin issues in […]

Dog Skin Problems (part 2)

February 11, 2021 in Animal Tips / Dogs by Hannelore