In the bustling world of pet nutrition, there’s a surprising contender that’s been hiding in plain sight – sesame seeds. These tiny seeds, often overlooked, are stepping into the spotlight, raising eyebrows, and wagging tails. But can our canine companions really enjoy these seeds, or should they be left for our bagels and stir-fries? Navigating the do’s and don’ts of … Read More
Pigeon Fever in Horses
Pigeon Fever in HorsesWhat Is Pigeon Fever?Pigeon Fever is also called Colorado strangles or dryland distemper. It is a very contagious condition. Through an insect bite or break in the horse’s skin, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis enters the horse’s body. Once the bacteria have entered your horse’s skin, there may be external abscesses, internal abscesses, or ulcerative lymphangitis. The vast majority of … Read More
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Barn Fire Prevention – How to Prevent Stable and Barn Fires
The following steps have been designed to help you reduce the chances of a possible bran fire tragedy. On a warm summer night, several years ago, an old barn located near my home lit up the evening sky in flames. Two horses inside the barn managed to escape, while a third perished in the fire. Although I was a child, … Read More
How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell on Cats
Imagine how dumb you’d feel if, instead of getting attacked by an animal that was afraid of you, you just ended up smelling really, really badly? Well, that’s basically what’s guaranteed to happen to your cat if they walk up to a skunk. The only difference between you and them is that they don’t know any better. But, with the … Read More
6 Dog Ear Infection Home Remedy Tips
If you go on the internet and search for home remedies to take care of your dog’s ear infection, you’ll find all kinds of advice and recommendations. Some good and some bad. We have seen everything from hydrogen peroxide, and apple cider vinegar to lemon juice and oatmeal proposed. Some suggestions can be beneficial, but you need to go slow … Read More
Scratches in Horses
Scratches in Horses – How to Treat – How to PreventWhere To Buy BanixxScratches in Horses – Mud Fever in Horses To conquer and prevent horse Scratches, just as with any problem equine skin conditions, the most important step is to first gain a deeper understanding of the condition. This knowledge will lead to swifter, reliable results and ongoing prevention. … Read More
Pigeon Fever in Horses
Myth No. 1: Pigeons cause Pigeon FeverIt isn’t pigeons but rather, the soil-inhabiting C. pseudotuberculosis, which produces a toxin called phospholipase D that causes the characteristic severe inflammation and local tissue damage infected horses exhibit. While scientists have speculated about a number of infection routes, they have not yet identified one specific vector (carrier). In all likelihood, horses are infected … Read More
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Can Dogs Eat Asparagus?
It’s natural to want to give a bite of whatever you’re eating to Fido. He’s so cute, how could you not at least give him one little piece? We LOVE asparagus and, turns out, so does Fido! However, dogs’ bodies aren’t the same as human bodies. Even when we give them something healthy like fruit and veggies, we still have … Read More