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Dealing with equine emergencies
May 31st, 2018 by Petplan Australia
When it comes to our horses and their safety, we try as hard as possible to not let anything happen to them. However even with the greatest care and protection, at some point in time, we will have to respond to an emerge
Hoof cracks – what you need to know
May 24th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
As a horse is constantly on their feet, developing hoof cracks at some point in their life is inevitable. Many of these will heal themselves over time with the right nutrition and hoof care; however, there is a wide rang
Responsibilities of pet ownership
May 17th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
For many people, their pet is a major part of the family. They can bring all types of joy to you and your family; however, they are also a big responsibility that some pet owners don???t realise. Not only do you have to
Spaying 101 – Everything you need to know
May 10th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
Spaying, Neutering and De-sexing are all the same procedures with different terms. As pet owners, these terms might be overwhelming with many apprehensive concerns and questions. As advocated by almost every animal welfa
Bad weather and your pets
May 3rd, 2018 by Petplan Australia
Thunderstorms and bad weather can leave your pets in a state of panic as the loud noises and bright flashes can scare and stress out your furry friend. We???ll take a look at what makes your pets so anxious during storms
Why does my dog eat grass?
April 26th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
Although it is surprisingly common for dogs to eat grass, owners are still baffled by it. There are many people throwing out their theories into the reasoning behind this strange behaviour; however, no one is truly certa
Hay quality for horses
April 19th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
Unless your horse lives in a climate that allows them access to fresh, green pasture all the time, you will most likely feed them hay. The hay quality that you feed your horse should be of the utmost importance. The diff
Pug pooch problems
April 12th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
Pugs are a very popular breed among pet owners, however, they do come with some predisposed health problems. Due to their head shape, many of these health problems are related to their breathing.??Petplan??has given a ru
Why does my dog chase its tail?
April 5th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
Our canine companions can keep us entertained for hours with all the shenanigans they get up to! One of the most amusing things you pup does is chase their tail, often perplexed why they can never catch it. This behaviou
Fibre Digestion
March 29th, 2018 by Petplan Australia
Horses have a one-dimensional stomach which allows them to mainly feed on fibrous vegetation or plant material. This means that fibrous plants such as grasses should make up the largest portion of their diets. Their uniq
