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 …

As our pets, both horses and dogs and cats etc…, become more and more a part of our family we are noticing indicators of stress more visibly.Is this because our pets are getting more stressed? OR are we getting better at noticing stress indicators because we are becoming more familiar with our pets?The third question to this is; are these stress indicators normal or are they of concern?Stress is a …

Dogs are five times more likely to get gum disease than humans! Gum Disease, or periodontal disease, occurs with the presence of plaque. Plaque below the gum line is easy to remove, however, it is the plaque above the gum line which causes the issue. This plaque, if left unchecked, slowly turns into Tartar. Put simply, the bacteria in this then gives rise to infection which then affects th …