When making the decision to put our animals to sleep the choice is often represented by a Triangle – Patient, Family, and the Vet –

TAKING AN ‘ARTHRITIC’ CASE IN A DOG An alarming number of dogs have been diagnosed as ‘arthritic’ only for the chiropractor to find it may

My article on heartworm is instigated by a concerned owner in the USA who is looking for answers to this problem. NZ doesn’t have Heartworm

Major Causes of Skin Issues in the Dog and Cat   General Unwellness- recognising the first signs   The coat is often the first indication

I am deeply concerned about Cytopoint and Apoquel. These seemingingly innocuous drugs which appear to prevent arthritis, itch and other pet ailments may have a

The Mirror-ing Effect Many owners of pets will have heard of this term where the pet or pet owner reflects the problems of the other.

The regular but judicious use of homeopathy has a lot to offer for the aged animal and herbal medicine of course really comes into its

Many of us are confined to our homes with Lockdown BUT we can still do much to improve our health and wellbeing at the same

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Is vaccination the great boon we have been led to believe ? Is it effective?           Hygiene & nutrition have contributed as much to disease control

GUINEA PIGS Adult body weight                                          750-1000gm Average daily water intake                             10mls per 100gm body weight Average life span                                            4-8 years Body temperature                                           38.6 deg.C Sexual

Have you looked in your dog’s mouth lately? Good owners often do and it’s assumed we’re just checking on teeth and gums – but there’s

An answer to your dogs skin problem or something sinister? The skin is the largest organ of the body and although very different than human

  Every companion and farmed animal appreciates warmth and shelter during the winter chills; it is our responsibility to ensure they get it. Farm animals

The EYES ARE YOUR WINDOW TO THE WORLD….. Eye injury or inflammation should be treated with great caution and possibly a veterinary discussion prior to

LOCHIE      WEST HIGHLAND WHITE MALE (N) 17 y.o. Lochie comes from a family of dedicated Westie owners, all dogs living to a ripe old age.

  THE ABUSED ANIMAL The Staphysagria Animal – Delphinium (Lice Bane) This type of dog often attracts fleas and other skin parasites. Staphsagria tincture was

I recently had a small surgical excision and when the stitches were removed it was recommended I  put a commercial moisturising cream on the scar

An upsurge in immune-compromised conditions has everyone scrambling for the prednisone and antibiotics, but our eastern herbs have much more to offer for these often