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How to Care for Cattle

Hello, my name is Steve, and if there is one thing I know about, it is looking after cattle. I grew up on a small cattle ranch in rural Australia. I used to assist my father as he went out each day to feed and care for the animals. We had frequent visits from the local vet. The vet would give the animals injections to prevent them from developing diseases, he would check the cattle for ticks and other diseases and would make recommendations about the actions we should take with sick of lame sheep. I decided to start this blog to pass on vetinary advice to others.

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An Injection of Calm: How to Calm Your Nervous Dog Before Vaccinations

Posted on 26 July 2017

If you're the owner of a nervous dog, you'll know that no trip to the vet is an easy task.  However your dog reacts to their anxiety, be it through bad behaviour, shivering or having small accidents, it can vastly complicate their appointments - and make you feel guilty in the process.  Unfortunately, vaccinations are of vital importance; they're just one part of dog ownership that cannot be skipped.  As such, you're going to need some strategies to try and assist your dog as you head into the veterinary centre for their inoculations. [Read More]

Understanding Bracken Poisoning In Horses

Posted on 26 April 2017

Horses can be attracted to bracken ferns when the area they graze in doesn't provide sufficient edible plants, and, unfortunately, some horses simply develop a taste for them even when they have a lush grazing pasture available to them. Bracken contains the enzyme thiamase, which is toxic to horses and breaks down vitamin B1 in your horse's body. Horses need this vitamin to maintain healthy cellular respiration, and without sufficient vitamin B1, your horse will develop neurological problems. [Read More]

Your Dog Is Unwilling to Go for a Walk. What Now?

Posted on 4 April 2017

Walks are one of the key reasons why many people get a dog. You can go for a walk with your dog early in the morning or wind down in the sunset. However, when your dog doesn't want to tag along, it's worrying, particularly if they are normally raring to go. Several reasons may be behind the reluctance shown by your dog to go for their normal neighbourhood stroll. Here are some of the potential reasons. [Read More]

How to Keep Your Old Cat Healthy

Posted on 4 April 2017

If you have recently adopted a senior cat from a cat adoption centre and are concerned about keeping your new pet in good health, here are a few tips which may help. Take them for bi-annual health checks Most young and middle-aged cats only need to go to the vet for a check-up once a year. However, due to the fact that cats are more prone to developing diseases as they grow older, senior cats should be examined by a vet once every six months. [Read More]