Flea & Tick Prevention For Pets
Is your pet starting to scratch a lot? Do they seem bothered or irritated for unknown reasons? Chances are during this time of the year; your pet has...
Is your pet starting to scratch a lot? Do they seem bothered or irritated for unknown reasons? Chances are during this time of the year; your pet has...
Severe weather can be a stressful, frightening time, especially for a pet that has only ever known good care and a loving, friendly home. When emergency...
Most horses are rescued due to owners who can no longer afford to care for them or they are breeds that people just don’t want. Anyone who has ever adopted...
Lyme disease – also called Lyme borreliosis – can be frightening, but when you learn the facts about this condition, you can better avoid any contagion and...
With dexterous lips and a defiant attitude, any horse can become a picky eater, but it is easy to keep your horse on a balanced, healthy diet no matter what...
If your dog is indeed overweight, this may be a good time to switch to a food that’s lower in fat. Exclusive® Reduced Fat contains a mere 9 to 11 percent fat....
Vaccines are widely accepted as essential for proper pet care, but there is little regulation and few consistent recommendations about vaccinating horses,...
There is no need for hundreds of cultivated acres if you want to grow grains – many urban farmers are growing and harvesting backyard grains with great success...
Getting started as a backyard birder is easy, inexpensive and enjoyable. Birders need to meet birds' needs in their backyard as well as their own birding needs...
Mites and lice can be troublesome parasites in any chicken flock, causing a range of problems and decreasing the flock's productivity. Recognizing a parasite...
Wet conditions can be challenging to proper hoof care, but it is easy to keep your horse on sound footing even during extensive periods of wet weather. How Wet...
While many of us think of dogs as pets and best friends, many of these same animals were originally bred for working. Even though many dogs do not ‘work’ for...
Coconut oil has many benefits when added to a human's diet, but how can it benefit your pets? Added as a gentle supplement to a nutritious diet, coconut oil...
We all know the importance of a good night's rest, but is your horse getting enough shut eye? Learning the symptoms of sleep deprivation in horses and how to...
While some worms and germs are beneficial to horses for proper digestive health and an overall healthy immune system, and many others are harmless, there are...
There are approximately 10,000 bird species in the world – so how can you know which birds you see? Identifying birds is not as difficult as it may seem, and...
West Nile virus can be a dangerous infection for many animals, and recognizing West Nile virus in horses and how to treat it can help all horse lovers protect...
Like people, horses prefer a clean and comfortable place to sleep. Therefore, cleaning out your horse's stall is an important step towards his (or her) health...
Animals cannot tell their owners when they are thirsty, and recognizing the signs of dehydration in different animals is crucial for pet owners, farmers and...
The causes of climate change may be hotly debated, but there's no debate that climate change effects animals, sometimes drastically. Understanding how your...
Signs of heat stress are:- Heavy panting- Glazed eyes- Anxious expression- Refusal to obey commands- Rapid pulse- Unsteady, staggering gait- Vomiting- Purple...
We all love spending those long summer days outdoors with our pets. Let’s face it, they’re our furry companions and wherever we go, they go too. Keep in mind...
As summer drags on, heat can become a serious problem for many horses. The primary way horses cool themselves is through sweating. While the exact mechanisms...
Inside and out, parasites are bad news for horses. They can carry disease, cause skin irritation, sores and ulcers or lead to anemia, colic, diarrhea, weight...
It can be exciting to start a new flock of chickens, and the benefits – entertaining pets, unique company, fresh eggs and healthy meat – are equally exciting,...