Fleas
Spring, the season of renewel, of warmer weather, longer days, flowering trees and shrubs, bright-coloured pansies..... and fleas
Tick & Flea Warning
The summer months are "high season" for fleas and ticks, bringing with them all sorts of unpleasant, and even fatal, illnesses and diseases such as skin allergies, transmissions of tapeworms and roundworms, and not forgetting, the dreaded biliary.
Dogs & Heat Stroke
When working outside with your dog, you and your dog will be exposed to the weather and sun. Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition for your dog, and you should be able to recognize the warning signs, and know how to prevent it. Even on a cool day, if it is very sunny and your dog is working hard, or is a dark-coated breed, it can get overheated.
Spirocercosis- the silent killer! – By Dr Chiraag Simao, BVSc (Onderstepoort)
Spirocerca Iupi is a type of worm called a nematode which is a round worm. The worm causes a disease in dogs called Spirocercosis.
ALLERCALM Shampoo – Virbac
ALLERCALM is a maintenance shampoo pets are guaranteed to take a shine to. ALLERCALM is a gentle, moisturising shampoo that cleans, hydrates and improves sensitive and dry skin while promoting a healthy, shiny coat.
PURL SHAMPOO range – Kyron
Contains specialised conditioning actives and is specially formulaated for long-haired dogs and cats. Neutral pH.
SHOO-FLY – No FLY zone
SHOO-FLY available both as an ointment and a spray, is a highly effective fly replellent, with instant know-down and a long-assting effect on flies (it also works against ticks and fleas).
FEAR FACTOR
The environment or circumstances we thrust our pets into may fill them with fear and anxiety. They cannot speak but your pet will communicate its emotional state through body language and behaviour. Be particularly aware of behaviour that seems out of character for your pet.
PROUD FLESH in horses
WOUND CARE & PROUD FLESH prevention in horses.