Have you ever heard of borreliosis? These infections, the best-known of which is Lyme disease, can affect dogs and horses as well as humans. They are caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by infected ticks. Borreliosis can be [...]
Like many warm-blooded mammals, horses' temperature can rise as their immune system fights infection and/or disease. Equine fever can be a symptom of a wide range of illnesses. That's why it's vital to know how to detect the signs of fever in a horse, so you can take appropriate action.
Why does my dog already suffer from osteoarthritis? My young dog limps regularly after his walk, the X-rays are formal: my dog has osteoarthritis! What is osteoarthritis in dogs? Osteoarthritis, formerly known as rheumatoid arthritis, is a common disease in all breeds of dog, which progressively destroys the entire joint, including the cartilage and [...].
Your dog's good health depends on good digestion. That's why it's so important to understand how a dog's digestive system works, so you can adapt your dog's diet and lifestyle accordingly. Lore & Science tells you all you need to know about canine digestion and gives you its best advice [...].
What is animal doping? As with humans, doping does not spare animals. Although the subject is highly topical, it's not a new one - it was first raised years ago. This illegal practice is taken very seriously by the official authorities, and is even being reinforced [...].
Introduction Piroplasmosis, or equine babesiosis, is a serious parasitic disease caused by two main types of protozoa: Babesia caballi and Theileria equi. These parasites are transmitted to horses by ticks, notably of the Dermacentor and Rhipicephalus genera. Once infected, the horse may present a variety of symptoms, often difficult to distinguish from other equine diseases, [...].
Whether they live more or less outdoors, dogs are exposed to numerous parasites, one of the most common being worms. Present in food, feces, fleas or transmitted by other animals, worms can disrupt a dog's health, causing numerous health problems. To ensure your dog's good health, [...]
Why is it important to prepare your horse for competition? It's important to remember that horse racing is a physically intense event that demands a certain amount of effort from the horse. To preserve its physical and mental health, it is important to prepare the horse for the competition period. To ensure your horse's performance, you need to [...]
Fleas and ticks are common external parasites in dogs. Fleas are small, wingless insects that feed on their host's blood. Ticks, on the other hand, are mites that attach themselves to their host's skin and feed on its blood. They can [...]
Gastric ulcers are a very common condition in horses. Also known as equine gastric ulcer syndrome, it is an erosion that affects the mucosa of the stomach, esophagus or first part of the small intestine (duodenum) more or less deeply. Painful, this disease can have a major impact on quality of life and [...].
