Probiotics Benefit Animals too

Probiotics. Last time I mentioned that a healthy gut can reduce scratching and suggested you give your animals probiotics. This time we’lll explore that in more detail. The gut or digestive system is a very complex ecosystem that is at … Continue reading

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Change of season

This time of year is always a challenge, with some hot summer days still but a nip of fresh winter chill creeping in as well. This a tough time for bodies too, as they have to cope with going from  … Continue reading

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Itchy and Scratchy

Itching And Scratching The heat of summer commonly results in a lot of itching and scratching. It is the season of skin complaints and ear infections. The weather conditions are responsible, both directly and indirectly. As this has also been … Continue reading

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What’s the deal with chemicals for tick and flea control on my animals?

Flea And Tick Control With the warmer weather of spring and summer, skin parasites start to become active again. Paralysis tick season is underway and we are starting to see more flea activity as well. Most folks know that ticks, … Continue reading

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Paralysis Tick Seasons Is Starting

Paralysis Tick Season The paralysis tick can cause serious toxicity, and even death in companion animals. Paralysis ticks are found all along the east coast of Australia in bush areas. They become active at the end of winter, through till … Continue reading

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Winter Cold and Flu season

Cold And Flu In Our Animals Winter is here and at this time of year, the cold, wind and damp can cause cold and flu to affect our animals. The good news is that there is much that can be … Continue reading

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