June 02, 2011
Sooner or later, it's bound to happen. Your horse comes in
with a wound that needs attention. Do you know the best first
aid for your horse's needs?
"A wound to your horse's body can take the form of an abrasion,
puncture or full thickness skin cut," notes Dr. Glennon Mays,
clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of
Veterinary Med... (Read More)
May 26, 2011
The late night ruckus coming from the back porch may not be a
robber or even the friendly neighborhood cat. Raccoons love
to filter through the trash and can frequently be seen doing so
during the late hours of the night.
However fascinating this may be, experts advise people to stay
away from cute little Rocky the Raccoon.
"Homeowners should use cauti... (Read More)
May 19, 2011
Summer time generally means vacations, water, and a lot of fun
in the sun. However, the same concerns that affect people can also
cause problems for pets.
As the weather warms up, many people take to bathing their pets
outside. It seems like a good idea, as pets may dry faster and
cause less water mess. However, according to Dr. Alison Diesel,
lecturer in smal... (Read More)
May 12, 2011
Most summer days are filled with outdoor activities and times
spent on vacation. As the summer months starts to approach, it is
necessary to understand the types of diseases that may affect your
pets when they travel. So, if you're the outdoor type and you like
to take your pet with you, your pet may be bringing home more than
memories as you venture through fiel... (Read More)
May 05, 2011
"Sweet…", as a modern term, denotes pleasure and
enjoyment. However, for a horse, sweet itch can be anything
but "sweet…".
"Sweet Itch, also known as summer eczema or equine dermatitis,
is one of several seasonal allergies that your horse may
encounter," notes Dr. Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor at
the Texas A&M College of Veterinary... (Read More)
April 28, 2011
Sometimes, you may find yourself in the position of needing to
leave your animals for a few days. If you cannot find a sitter to
care for your pets in your home, you may want to consider boarding
them at a kennel. And since there are more than 9,000 boarding
kennels in the United States and Canada, there is probably one near
you.
Fees can range from $12 to $45... (Read More)