Animal/Pet Care Archives

Mar 15 2023

Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses – Cause & Recommended Practice

2 minutes of reading

Insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH) generally occurs during the summer months, from June – August, and is one of the most common skin diseases in horses. Horses that suffer from this condition are allergic to the saliva of insects, which is unfortunate given the quantity of flies and other potential troublemakers (horse-flies, midges, gnats, mosquitos etc) …

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Feb 3 2023

Pau D’Arco

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What is Pau D’Arco? Where is it found? What is it used for? Paul D’Arco is both the name of the dietary supplement, as well the name of the tree from which it is sourced. It refers to a number of species of tree, all belonging to the group ‘Tabebuia’. The most commonly used are …

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Jan 6 2023

Rain Scald and Mud Fever in Horses

3 minutes of reading

What is Rain Scald and Mud Fever? Horses and ponies who live outdoors or exercise in muddy settings are more likely to develop the skin disorders, rain scald and mud fever. The back and flanks are most commonly affected by rain scald (also known as rain rot), whereas the legs are most commonly affected by …

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Jan 6 2023

Ringworm in dogs

2 minutes of reading

Ringworm in dogs What is Ringworm? Ringworm is a skin condition which is frequently brought on by fungi. These fungi are caused by dermatophytes’ invasion of keratinized epithelial cells and hair fibres, which affects superficial keratinized tissue such as hair, nail, and skin in both humans and animals1. It is also a zoonotic condition, which …

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