Preparing the sport horse: Optimizing performance
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horse advice, Health Topics

Sport horses place intense demands on their musculoskeletal system during training and competition. Show jumping, dressage, racing, or endurance riding: each discipline places specific stresses on the joints, muscles, and back. Proper preparation beforehand helps to keep the horse comfortable and allows it to reach its full potential. […]

Foods that are toxic to cats and should be avoided at all costs
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cat advice, Health Topics

Cats, which are strictly carnivorous by nature, have a digestive system that is very different from ours. Many foods found in our kitchens can be dangerous or even fatal to them. Every year, food poisoning is one of the most common veterinary emergencies in cats. Knowing which foods to avoid can help prevent accidents and […]

Caring for horse hooves: what are the solutions?
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horse advice, Health Topics

The hoof horn protects the foot and helps cushion it. When it becomes dry, brittle, or uneven, the horse may experience discomfort and be prone to cracks or sensitivity on certain types of terrain. These weaknesses are common during seasonal changes and depending on the environment. Here's how to understand the causes, recognize the signs [...]

Your dog's immune system: how to strengthen it?
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horse advice, Health Topics

A dog's immune system plays a vital role in protecting its body against pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites. When its defenses are balanced, dogs are more resistant to infections and recover more easily after illness or surgery. However, many factors can weaken immunity, including age, stress, diet, and more.

Horse joints: how to prevent injuries
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horse advice, Health Topics

A horse's joints are constantly under strain, whether the animal is being ridden, training, out for a ride, or simply moving around in the pasture. Over time or with repeated exertion, these locomotor structures can weaken, leading to stiffness, pain, or even lameness. Preventing joint injuries not only preserves the horse's well-being, […]

Mud mange (Dermatophilosis) horse, symptoms and treatment
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Health Topics

Mud mange, also known as dermatophilosis, is a common skin condition in horses, particularly when riding on damp or muddy terrain. The disease causes irritation, painful crusting and local inflammation, which can affect the horse's locomotion and general well-being. Why does a horse develop mud mange?

Digestion and diarrhea in cats, a focus on intestinal flora
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cat advice, Health Topics

Digestive disorders, particularly diarrhea, are common in cats. They can be caused by a number of factors, and have a major impact on comfort, appetite and energy levels. An imbalance in intestinal flora, also known as microbiota, often plays a central role in these disorders. Why can a cat suffer from intestinal disorders?

Your dog's intestinal transit: the right reflexes
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Dog Tips, Health Topics

Why can a dog's bowel function go wrong? A dog's intestinal transit depends on a fine balance between diet, intestinal flora, hydration and activity level. A number of factors can upset this balance, causing either a slowdown (constipation) or an acceleration (diarrhea): Signals to recognize quickly When transit [...]

Draining the horse's body: when and how?
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horse advice, Health Topics

A horse's metabolism is put under daily strain by diet, training, stress and the environment. When the emunctories - mainly the liver, kidneys, skin and intestines - are overloaded, signs of fatigue, stiffness or reduced performance may appear. Draining the body aims to support these organs in their work of elimination in order to restore [...].

Hepato Renal Drainage, how to drain your cat's body?
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cat advice, Health Topics

The liver and kidneys play a central role in the elimination of metabolic waste. In cats, a slowdown in these functions can result in fatigue, a dull coat, fussy digestion or a drop in vitality. Gentle, adapted hepato-renal drainage helps the body to recover from excesses (rich diet, treatments, etc.).