Event horses are the ultimate all-round equine athletes, requiring fitness and endurance levels beyond most other competitive disciplines. Due to the strain placed on the non-elastic tendon tissues in the horse’s forelimbs, serious tendon strains are commonplace. This can mean a long layoff and the very real possibility that the horse’s career as an eventer will be over. However, revolutionary stem cell therapy techniques now offer hope to eventers with damaged tendons.…
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It can be pretty heart-rending to leave a gorgeous kitten home alone for the first time, but it’s something that is going to have to happen eventually. However, kittens are less self-sufficient than full-grown cats, so you need to take the tips listed below into consideration to ensure things go as smoothly as possible.
Build Up Slowly
The first thing to remember is that you need to build up your kitten’s alone time slowly.…
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Bad breath in cats can be a symptom of periodontitis (dental disease). And did you know that the bacteria that cause periodontitis are also responsible for conditions affecting the kidneys, heart and lungs? You can take steps to combat prevent periodontitis by cleaning your cat’s teeth regularly. Read on to find out how.
What you’ll need
The first thing you’ll need is a mini, cat-specific toothbrush and some pet toothpaste. Don’t try to use a human or dog toothbrush, as it will be too big and unwieldy.…
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