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• Dogs: Fears and Phobias - Animals and People

  There are many reasons why dogs develop a fearful reaction to people and other animals. However, some dogs are born with a genetic predisposition to be more fearful or anxious than others.

• Dogs: Firework Phobias

  Don't just ignore the problem because it only happens a few times each year. You should instigate a desensitisation and counter conditioning programme.

• Dogs: House Soiling - Elimination Problems

  There are numerous reasons why a dog might soil the house with urine and/or faeces. Determining the specific reason is essential for developing an effective treatment programme.

• Dogs: Punishment

  Punishment is defined as the application of a stimulus that decreases the chances that a behaviour will be repeated. In practical terms when dealing with dogs, we aim to associate an unpleasant consequence with an undesirable behaviour to reduce the occurrence of the behaviour.

• Echinacea

  Herbal remedies made from the Echinacea plant are very popular and used to support the immune system. It is advisable to use a blend of Echinacea, containing E. purpurea herb and E. angustifolia root since the combination improves availability of the important active ingredients.

• Elizabethan (Medical) Collars for Dogs

  Elizabethan collars are applied to prevent your dog interfering with any wound or dressings. It is natural for dogs to lick their wounds but this can seriously delay healing and can result in infection.

• Ephedra

  The herb Ephedra, known in Chinese medicine as Ma Huang, comes from the plant species Ephedra sinica and Ephedra equisetina.

• Eyebright

  Eyebright (Euphrasia rostkoviana formerly officinalis) has been used for centuries for the treatment of conjunctivitis and mild eye irritation in people, hence the name. It has mild antimicrobial (antiseptic), anti-inflammatory and astringent (tightening) properties.

• Fading Puppy Syndrome

  This describes a condition in which puppies are apparently normal at birth but fail to grow and die up to fourteen days later.

• Feeding Cats

  Feeding your cat the appropriate amount of a well-balanced diet is vital to the maintenance of overall health and well being. Cats have unique nutritional requirements and eating behaviors that evolve throughout their lives.