Rugs are used to keep horses warm and dry in the winter and to prevent them from getting dirty so that we have less grooming to do. But do horses really need to wear rugs, and are we using them too much? …

Play is an important part of a puppy’s development, providing both mental and physical stimulation. Not only that, it’s also a great way for you to establish a bond with your puppy. In some cases, you may find that they…

So you’re thinking about getting a new pet, but what? A dog? A cat? Maybe even a snake? But how about a pig? No, not a guinea pig, but a snuffling, curly tailed, wet snouted pig. Pigs were first domesticated around 8500…

Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) is a disease in horses that causes glycogen (the stored form of glucose) to build up in the muscles. Usually, glycogen is stored in the body and converted to energy as and when it i…

Did you know that dental disease is the most common health problem in dogs? Introducing your puppy to having their teeth cleaned, then keeping up the habit for life, is the number one way to help reduce their risk of pai…

Once upon a time, our pet cats and dogs would spend their entire lives outside our homes. As time has passed, they have moved into our homes and now even sleep on our beds! As our pets have increasingly become seen as fu…