10 Tips for Caring for The Older Horse: Because of advances in nutrition, management and health care, horses are living longer, more useful lives. It’s not uncommon to find horses and ponies living well into their 20s and 30s. While genetics play a role in determining life span.
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Recognize your Horse’s Dental Issues
Recognize your Horse’s Dental Issues Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is because some horses simply adapt to their discomfort. For this reason, periodic dental examinations are essential to your horse’s health. It is important to catch dental… Continue reading Recognize your Horse’s Dental Issues
Foaling
Foaling If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you’re almost home free. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uneventful. In most cases, you will simply need to be a quiet observer – if, that is, you are lucky enough to witness the birth. Mares seem to prefer to foal at… Continue reading Foaling
Tips For A Safe New Years and Holiday For Your Pets
Tips For A Safe New Years and Holiday For Your Pets The holidays is a festive moment for us human beings. We celebrate family and life through music, large gatherings, and decorations. However, it may be a precarious time for your pets who may not be accustomed to the noise. From animals who suffer from… Continue reading Tips For A Safe New Years and Holiday For Your Pets
Protect Your Furry Friend with These Holiday Pet Safety Tips
Protect-your-furry-friend-with-these-holiday-pet-safety-tips It’s time to “deck the halls” and enjoy time with your friends and family, including the furry members of your family. However, along with the excitement of the holiday season, this time of year also brings hazards for our pets. According to pets.webmd.com, each year there are more than 100,000 cases of pet poisoning,… Continue reading Protect Your Furry Friend with These Holiday Pet Safety Tips
Heartworm 101 for Dogs and Cats
Heartworm 101 for Dogs and Cats Heartworm disease is generally considered a condition that only affects dogs, but many other mammal species can suffer from it or act as carriers. Heartworms have been known to infect dogs, cats, ferrets, wolves, coyotes, sea lions, and there have even been reported cases of human infection as well.… Continue reading Heartworm 101 for Dogs and Cats
5 Tips to Promote Fire Pet Safety in Your Home
5 Tips to Promote Fire Pet Safety in Your Home Many people who have pets understand that they quickly become part of the family. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand the importance of fire pet safety, in fact, it is mistakenly believed that pets will simply follow us out the door if there is danger. It… Continue reading 5 Tips to Promote Fire Pet Safety in Your Home
Common Household Poisons and Toxins
Common Household Poisons and Toxins Within our homes are dozens of substances and food products that, while safe for human use and consumption, are toxic or deadly for our pet companions. While many of these dangers are obvious and avoidable, there are some items we might not consider a danger — until a beloved pet… Continue reading Common Household Poisons and Toxins
Vital Pet First Aid Tips To Help Keep Your Pet Healthy And Safe
Vital Pet First Aid Tips To Help Keep Your Pet Healthy And Safe When you own a pet, there are many things to keep in mind. You not only need to make sure their environment is safe for themselves, but also have a working knowledge of what pets should and shouldn’t eat, and keep their… Continue reading Vital Pet First Aid Tips To Help Keep Your Pet Healthy And Safe
Common Worms and Parasites: Identifying Worms and Symptoms
Common Worms and Parasites: Identifying Worms and Symptoms The threat of parasites and worms are a reality for your dog and cat. Affecting particular breeds and pets that have access to the outdoors, parasites and worms can cause small ailments like stomach upset, up to extreme cases of death. The most common type of parasites… Continue reading Common Worms and Parasites: Identifying Worms and Symptoms
13 Common Pet Emergencies That Need Immediate Attention
13 Common Pet Emergencies That Need Immediate Attention Having a pet is a commitment. Most people misunderstand the most common pet emergencies, and don’t call for help until it’s too late. Understanding and keeping a list of the most common emergencies that require a veterinarian’s attention will help keep a pet healthy for a long… Continue reading 13 Common Pet Emergencies That Need Immediate Attention
When they’re happy… We’re happy: Part 1
When they’re happy… We’re happy: Part 1 We all want the best for our pets. We either rescued them from bad conditions, took them off a friend’s hands, or found them through a local or far away breeder. How ever we obtained our companions we want to make the best home for them. In this… Continue reading When they’re happy… We’re happy: Part 1
