by Seb Owen | Aug 27, 2020 | Cat, Dog, Equine, Exotics, News, Omnicardio, Omnicondro, Omnicutis, Omnimatrix, Omniomega, Omniotic, Small Animals
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...
by Tara Evans | Jul 9, 2020 | Cat, Dog, Equine, Exotics, News, Small Animals
Pet First Aid – Do you know what to do? It’s always good to be prepared, especially if your pet requires first aid. Knowing what to do and having a first aid kit to hand helps you to respond calmly and effectively if your pet is injured or unwell. Ensure your vet’s...
by Tara Evans | May 4, 2020 | Cat, Dog, Equine, Exotics, News, Small Animals
Four ways to boost wellbeing for you and your pet We can always benefit from a little wellbeing boost. It has been proven that having pets improves our mental and physical wellbeing including reducing blood pressure, lowering stress levels and improving our mood....
by Tara Evans | Feb 25, 2020 | Equine, News, Omnimatrix
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...
by Tara Evans | Feb 24, 2020 | Equine, News, Omnimatrix
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...
by Tara Evans | Dec 10, 2019 | Cat, Dog, Equine, Exotics, News, Small Animals
10 top tips to navigate winter with your pets Vita are here to help with festive tips to keep your pets safe and well. With unpredictable weather, cold temperatures and shorter day-lengths it can be difficult to squeeze in enough exercise which, together with too many...