Dawn Prime

Getting a new kitten is always exciting - so much to plan for! But try to remember that most kittens, no matter how good the home they’ve come from, have been exposed to an insidious parasite. So do you know how to deal…

Have you ever wondered how people who prescribe veterinary medicines keep up to date? Many professions need to carry out “continuous professional development”, or lifelong learning, to be able to practice. And profession…

Ticks are spider-like small parasites that suck blood from other animals. They have eight legs, with an egg-shaped body that will become larger and darker when filled with blood. Ticks are not like fleas as they do not f…

Fleas can be a problem all year round and even in the most spotless home or on the cleanest pet. Here is how to spot signs of fleas and how to treat your pet - and your home - to keep fleas away.

Vaccines are an important part of a sheep owner’s fight against disease – but handled incorrectly they can become ineffective, or cause infection. Many illnesses found in sheep for which vaccines are currently widely ava…

It is important to keep horses free from illness, and as a horse owner you need a plan of action for controlling worms. The parasite life cycles that can affect your horse are linked to the seasons. So your worming sched…