Pet Talk
Shoo Fly … Don’t Bother Me!-
Shoo fly, don’t bother me! Summer time is prime time for increased numbers of various types of flies that can irritate your horse and you. Put away that fly swatter because there are better measures that can be taken to limit the number of stable flies. “Stable flies, horse flies, black flies, deer flies, sand […]
Birdy in the Window
Looking for a pet that does not need to be housebroken, groomed or trained? How about a flock of them? If so, consider making the front or backyard a haven for wild birds. With very little effort, one can enjoy the sights and sounds of these feathered friends all year long. The best way to […]
Hoof Care and the Farrier
Horse care can be quite complex. The purchase of a horse alone can be costly enough, but horses have certain requirements that need to be met that generally far outweigh the cost of the horse itself. One important facet of horse care, in addition to proper nutrition and regular veterinary care, is the maintenance of […]
Animal Hoarding: Identifying the Disease
The welfare of animals is very important in American society, and American families own more pets today than ever before. According to the 2011-2012 American Pets Products Association National Pet Owners Survey, 62 percent of American households own a pet, which equates to 72.9 million homes. Unfortunately, of those pets there are hundreds of new […]
Topical Wound Care for Horses
Sooner or later, it’s bound to happen. Your horse comes in with a wound that needs care and 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 […]
Raccoons
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 […]
Sun Exposure and Skin
Summer time generally means vacations, water, and a lot of fun in the sun. However, the same concerns that affect people, including sunburn, 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 […]
Precautionary Travel Tips
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 […]
Horse Summer Dermatitis
“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 […]
Boarding a Pet
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 […]
