So What is McTimoney Animal Chiropractic for Horses?
McTimoney Animal Chiropractic is a gentle technique used to restore movement and help your horses back problems.
Getting Your Horse Ready for Autumn
Winter is fast approaching and now is the time to do those jobs you’ve been putting off:
What are the Benefits of Equine Massage?
People are now beginning to realise the benefits of equine massage and the positive effect not only on our equine athletes but also for the animals we keep for pleasure activities.
7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Horse
If you’re considering buying your own horse, the chances are that you’re already well-versed in basic husbandry, riding and equine care. But before you invest, there are a few things you should consider
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Hip Dysplasia is when the hip socket has not formed correctly and has a genetic predisposition with environmental factors and can result in arthritis and pain. The dog is usually born with normal hips but due the these genetic factors the soft tissue supporting the hip doesn’t form correctly resulting in subluxation.
The Equine Science Behind Sarcoids
Sarcoids are the most common nodular skin condition and they vary greatly in size and appearance. Although they are non-life threatening they tend to be locally invasive, hard to treat, and can result in the horse being destroyed due to poor quality of life.
Is My Dog in Pain?
Dogs can show pain in very subtle ways through their actions and behaviours. They can often exhibit pain in varying ways too so any behaviour that is abnormal for your dog should be investigated further.
Amazing Horse Facts
Think you know everything about horses? See if you know all these amazing horse facts!
Dental Care for Dogs
We all know it’s important to keep your dog happy and healthy. Daily walks, regular grooming, flea treatments and vaccinations and a good diet all play a role in this. But what about teeth? It’s also important that you have a good oral hygiene routine with your dog as teeth are commonly overlooked.
Food Allergies in Dogs
With all the hundreds of different dog foods on the market, what do you do if your dog becomes allergic?
The Benefits of Carrot Stretches
We often see our horses scratching themselves but there is a benefit to asking horses to perform these moves on request. I frequently recommend carrot stretches as homework for my clients to do with their horses but what is the purposes of these stretches and how should you do them correctly?