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What is laminitis in horses?
Equine laminitis affects the sensitive tissues of the hoof and is an excruciatingly painful and debilitating condition. There have been massive steps forward in the study of laminitis in the last 1...

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How important is protein for horses?
Protein is an essential nutrient in your horse’s diet that serves a multitude of roles in the body: 1. Musculoskeletal growth and repair 2. Healthy skin, coat and hooves 3. Cardiovascular and immu...

St. Pawtrick's Virtual Dog Show 2021 raises €1,000 to PAWS Animal Rescue
Our St. Pawtrick’s Day Virtual Dog Show was born from the desire to celebrate our national holiday – we’re so proud to be Irish, and particularly in a year where circumstances have meant that we ne...

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Guidelines for feeding a horse with Gastric Ulcers
Clinical symptoms of a horse with ulcers are numerous and often vague. Different horses cope with ulcers in different ways, one horse with EGUS (grade 3), may display the classic symptoms; poor per...

What should I feed my horse for weight gain?
Horses naturally lose weight in the colder winter months as they need to burn additional calories to maintain general body warmth. Whilst topical in the winter months, unwanted weight loss can occu...

Gift Guide for Him on this Valentine's Day
Are you a bit like us - unsure what to get for the man of your dreams? Valentine’s day is a lovely day to mark the calendar and say, ‘let’s celebrate something lovely’, but this year, we’re determi...

Gift Guide for your Horse on this Valentine's Day
Are you in the mood to treat your mane man or your favourite filly? We understand entirely. Our horses are beloved every day of the year but why not give them a little treat – for the occasion of V...

Gift Guide for your Pet on this Valentine's Day
We’ve got a serious case of puppy love – but for us, it’s year-round, and it’s not just for puppies! We love our pets, and we believe that our favourite good boys and girls deserve a treat, too. Ho...

Gift Guide for Her on this Valentine's Day
This Valentine’s Day we’re letting our love arrows go loose. A gift for your best Galentines? A gift for a special lady? ... or a gift just for you? Don’t worry, we get it. Treat her with a fantast...