What To Feed A Pregnant Dog Knowing what to feed a pregnant dog is crucial for successful pregnancy, whelping, and long-term health of puppies. Pregnant dogs have specific nutritional requirements. During the first four weeks of pregnancy, you generally do not need to change your dog’s diet if she is already on a complete and [...]
Oestrus Manipulation For Fillies And Mares With Behavioural Issues [easy-social-share] Moody problem mares can create huge frustration for owners, riders and trainers alike. Trying to diagnose the real issue can be time-consuming and expensive. Understanding the mare's reproductive cycle and what normal oestrus behaviour looks like during this time is one of the first places [...]
Breeding Your Mare: Tutorial With Dr Simon Robinson [easy-social-share] In this Hey Doc tutorial Dr Leigh speaks with guest, specialist equine reproduction vet Dr Simon Robinson from Victorian Equine Group, all about horse breeding tips for breeding your mare. Many of us would love to breed a foal so if this is you, take a [...]
Best Pet Insurance: What Do You Need To Look For [easy-social-share] If you ask any veterinarian the question: ‘Do I Need Pet Insurance?’ the sure-fire answer will nearly always be a resounding YES. This isn’t because vets are in cahoots with pet insurance companies – far from it. The real reason that veterinarians are a [...]
What Puppy Vaccinations Does My Dog Need? [easy-social-share] Puppy vaccinations are an essential part of your pup's preventative health program, designed to protect your dog's life from exposure to many deadly bacterial and viral diseases. In the majority of circumstances, the puppy vaccination schedule begins when the pup is 6-8 weeks old and requires a [...]
Can You Spay A Dog In Heat? Dangers And Recommendations [easy-social-share] Your bitch has reached sexual maturity and is due to be spayed, you're thinking that you'll book that spay surgery appointment and then you discover - she's in heat! We all know that a heat cycle lasts approximately 3 weeks, so does it matter [...]
