Lactates and lactic acid: good or bad for our horses?
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horse advice, Health Topics

Lactates and lactic acid: friends or foes of racehorses? Far from being an organic waste product, lactic acid is one of the main elements produced by muscles for energy. Lactates and lactic acid come from the action of glycolysis produced by the muscles, a natural process which transforms glycogen (a form of sugar stored in the [...]

Coryza in cats: symptoms, treatment and prevention
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cat advice, Health Topics

Coryza in cats: symptoms, treatment and prevention Coryza is a very common infectious disease that can have serious repercussions on a cat's health. What characterizes it? How can it be distinguished and treated? Lore & Science explains it all. What is cat coryza? Coryza, also known as viral rhinotracheitis, is a common [...].

Puppy growth: needs, feeding, activity
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Dog Tips, Health Topics

In addition to your puppy's breed, origin and training system, everything that follows his arrival in your home will be key to his future. This can sometimes be a real headache, so our veterinarian Carmen Coopmans gives you a few key principles. The key points The right diet First of all, it's important to [...]

Coronavirus in cats: infections, symptoms, transmission
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cat advice, Health Topics

RNA corona viruses have always existed in cats. Cats can be infected by two strains of coronavirus which, rest assured, are not transmissible to humans. ➀ FECV (Feline Enteric Corona Virus), present in 95% of the feline population, causes small bouts of diarrhea. It is harmless or even asymptomatic. ➀ [...]