November 09, 2009
Many people have biases toward alternative forms of healthcare
because there is not much evidence based on research to support it.
For them, more science and clinical data is needed to support
acceptance of these therapies. Others are completely sold on the
idea of alternative or 'holistic' medicine because it is known to
be a cure for the source of problems and not ju... (Read More)
October 29, 2009
Hair loss, weight gain, lethargy and exercise intolerance are
symptoms that most pet owners attribute to the onset of old age in
their beloved pups. But, especially if your dog is about four to
six years old, be aware that these might be symptoms of
hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a canine condition in which the
thyroid gland functions insufficiently. The thyroid gla... (Read More)
October 22, 2009
"If we let one dog and all their offspring breed uncontrolled
for six years we would have 78,000 puppies and if we did the same
with cats we would have 76,000 kittens born within the same
period," explains Dr. Mark Stickney, Director of General Surgery
Services at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary
Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
The above statistic ... (Read More)
October 16, 2009
We all know what it feels like to break a fingernail or toenail,
and it is certainly not comfortable. Luckily for humans, we do not
have to walk or stand on that nail after it has been cracked or
split. Horses do not have that same luxury. When a horse cracks or
splits his nail, the results can be especially painful since the
horse must continue to stand and walk on th... (Read More)
October 08, 2009
A tragic, yet not uncommon occurrence among pet owners is that
of animal abuse. It is hard for many of us to believe how someone
could inflict harm on such loving and devoted creatures, but it
happens. More often than not, it is the stray and wandering dogs
that have been abused. We must be aware of how to take the right
precautions when welcoming a pet into the family... (Read More)
October 01, 2009
An athlete's body is trained to handle an amazing amount of work
and stress. From runners to swimmers, all athletes train to handle
the specific stress their sport requires. Unfortunately, it is
still not uncommon for these athletes to injure themselves
performing the very actions they trained for. This is also true of
a horse's body.
Many horses are trained athletes ... (Read More)