Tag: summer

Pet First Aid for Bites, Stings & Toad Encounters 

27 November, 2025

As the weather warms up, so do the risks for our furry family members. From cane toads and snakes to bees and spiders, curious pets can easily find themselves in danger.  Knowing what to do in the first few minutes can make all the difference while you’re on the way to the vet.  🐸 Cane Toad Poisoning – Act Fast! Cane toad toxins can be life-threatening for dogs and cats. If you suspect exposure – TIP: Keep a small bottle of Colloidal Silver in your first-aid kit to help soothe irritation and cleanse the mouth after exposure. Keeping Cane Toads Away Naturally…

Qld Itch Natural Alternatives

7 February, 2020

Qld Itch is due to hypersensitivity to insect bites, causing extreme itching. It is usually worse during the humid summer months, but may affect some horses or dogs all year long. Itching is usually intense and can cause the animal to scratch constantly causing mild to severe hair loss and open sores. The skin eventually may become thickened and wrinkled. There are natural products that can help to soothe the dreaded “itch”. Internal Remedies for horses Internal treatment is highly recommended for long term relief of Qld Itch. Qld Itch or Summer itch is one of the most distressing conditions…

Heat Stress – How to avoid

10 November, 2019

During Summer with scorching temperatures it is important to avoid equine heat stress. It is all about your horse being able to maintain his core body temperature close to 37.5C. This he can efficiently do on his own under most environmental conditions provided he has choices, for example access to shade and a clean trough that dispenses nice, cool water. Heat stress is the result of a build-up of heat in the horse’s body, usually due to some impediment to the normal sweating process.  In the horse, sweating is the most important means of reducing core body temperature. It works…