January is a time of resolutions and fresh starts, and it’s even National Walk Your Dog month. But it’s also a time of darkness, cold, wet weather, and the dreaded ‘January Blues’. As we wait for the days to slowly grow longer, it’s important to stay positive and make...
Whether they’ve skidded to a stop a little too suddenly, just returned from racing through the undergrowth or simply been unlucky, it’s not uncommon for dogs to pick up cuts and scrapes when they’re out and about. It’s recommended to get anything more than a very...
A to Z we are here for you! Vita’s Alphabet of Animal Health A – Arthritis. Extremely common in companion animals, this condition affects four out of five older dogs. Osteoarthritis is a progressive joint disease and the earlier signs can be more subtle. Take a look...
57% of horse owners keep bute in first aid box, new survey shows A recent survey by Vita Animal Health has found that most horse owners have a first aid box, with the majority containing Phenylbutazone (Bute) – a POM-V drug. However, only 7% of horse owners seek...
Wounds in Horses Horse wounds can have a range of complications such as poor healing due to skin tension or infection. Accurately assessing wounds and being able to apply basic first aid is vital and allows you to know when to seek veterinary advice. Read on for...
Wound Healing in reptiles Wounds in reptiles are often more difficult to treat than those in mammals due to their physiological and anatomical differences. There are many causes of wounds in reptiles and healing can be slower and more dependent on environmental...
