During the week a Cat Food has been re-called in the UK because of too much Iron.Nothing to worry about here in Australia I am led to believe, however I was curious as to why this is important enough to re-call and what Iron is needed for?So I did a bit of digging and this is what I came up with.Iron is important in all mammal’s diets for a number of really important reasons.Firstly, it is ne …

IODINE is an essential nutrient required in horses as it is in us humans which is necessary for the production of certain hormones which influence nearly every process in the body.This ranges from proper brain development, heat regulation, essential bone growth and feed utilization and all basal metabolism.So it is really safe to say that Iodine is super important in your horses' diet.As …

IT'S that time of year again when winter is just around the corner and the dreaded cold, or flu, seems to show itself with great vigour?I know a cold can make me feel pretty lousy but what about your puppy? We all know our puppies are great at catching a ball but can they catch a cold? Can your Puppy catch a cold from you OR can you catch a cold from them?Good questions indeed! The bottom lin …

We are always hearing about the benefits of owning a pet. And in all reality, I think we can safely assume that the majestic horse is now considered a pet for all intense purposes! However, I think horses can provide certain benefits like no other pet can. And I want to highlight in this blog why you should feel good about owning a horse, or if you are thinking of owning a horse why it is …