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... (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 ... (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 a... (Read More)
September 24, 2009
There are so many human vegetarians that some of you may have
wondered if your beloved four-legged friend is able to share the
same passion and cause as you. If you have ever been interested in
having your pet become a vegetarian it should be helpful to know
the certain nutritional needs that your pet has, in order to make
the right decision regarding vegetariani... (Read More)
September 17, 2009
For many animal caregivers, pets are an important part of the
household environment. As humans and pets co-inhabit, your family
is more likely to be exposed to internal and external parasites.
Consequently, quality family health may be determined by actions
taken to maintain your pet's well being.
"Because our pets live in an environment with many other animals... (Read More)
September 03, 2009
Bringing home a new pet is an exciting time for a family.
Playing with a sweet little puppy or kitten and watching them
explore their new home can be rewarding and fun. Unfortunately,
cleaning up messes your pet makes in your home is a part of pet
ownership that can quickly become tiresome. For this reason, it is
important to have a potty training plan for your n... (Read More)