Health & Nutrition Blog

Hip dysplasia in dogs is a hereditary condition, which starts off in puppyhood and progresses into adulthood. The condition can be painful, affect the mobility and eventually lead to arthritis. But how can you tell if your dog has hip dysplasia and which breeds are most susceptible?

Puppies grow at an incredible rate in their first 6 months and have different nutritional needs than adult dogs. Whilst a good diet should take care of the essentials, there may be some areas where you can supplement your puppy’s daily intake to make sure they are getting everything they need.

Probiotics and prebiotics are both extremely important for your dog’s digestive health and their immune system as a whole. But what’s the difference and what exactly do they do?

Since we introduced the concept of gut balancers back in 1989, this approach to feeding horses has become widespread, with similar products offered by all the major feed companies in the UK. But how important is a feed balancer – and can you do without it? 

As we step into the New Year, it's an ideal time to hit the reset button and put in place some healthy resolutions for both yourself and your dog.

With Bonfire Night just around the corner, fireworks season is fast approaching and it can be a frightening time for your dog. We’ve put together some useful practical tips to help keep your pooch as calm and happy as possible during the festivities.

Welcoming a new puppy into your home is an exciting moment but it’s also a big responsibility. To help guide you through those first few weeks and months we have put together some top tips on how you can set up your puppy for success.

As the hunting season approaches and you get ready for your first outing of the year it’s important to make sure your gundog is well prepared ahead of time. From conditioning and obedience training to your kit bag, we’ve covered everything you’ll need to make sure you both enjoy a successful day.

If you fancy taking a leisurely stroll with an alpaca near you there’s certainly no shortage of farms with something to offer. We’ve picked out some of our favourites from the many alpaca farms around the country that we know through our nutrition work.

Sweet itch is the most common allergic skin reaction in UK horses, and it tends to rear its ugly head at this time of year thanks to the warmer weather. What is sweet itch and how can you spot the signs?