Drinking a lot is a common sign in older pets and can be the symptom of a number of different diseases. Normally a dog will drink 60-80 ml/kg/day which would be around 600 to 800 ml for a 10 kg dog and an average cat drinks up to 250 ml a day.
In older cats chronic kidney disease and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) are common conditions that cause increased drinking and weight loss. Up to
With the end of the ‘zinc season’ close at hand it is important to check your herd’s copper reserves. Zinc competes with copper for absorption at the gut level, which may lead to very low copper levels in May when zinc supplementation finishes. Variation in supplementary feed offered further complicates the situation.
Many farms adopt quite different supplement feed plans to ensure stock are fed adequately. For instance in recent years large amounts of palm
Magnesium (Mg) has many physiological and bio-mechanical functions. It is vital for normal nerve conduction, muscle function and bone formation. It is also important for mobilising calcium during lactation. Cattle need to ingest Mg EVERY DAY to maintain adequate levels. Grass staggers occurs when the levels of Mg in the blood and brain become too low. It is seen as hyper-excitability/aggression, muscle spasms, convulsions and can rapidly progress to death without intervention.
Cow Requirements
A lactating
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