Do you know how to keep your horse warm during the winter? Here are some helpful tips! In some cities, I have seen horses pulling carriages with people through the streets, much like you see in the movie Cinderella. I normally see this during the wintertime, and I wondered how they kept the horses warm [...]
Photo credit: Sande Hamilton If you are considering adding a new canine or feline member to your family, you might want to consider visiting one of your local animal shelters before you head to the pet store. These shelters house animals that in most instances, have been members of other families and are hungry for [...]
Photo by www.audio-luci-store.it/ CC BY They aren’t called “man’s best friend” for nothing. The minute you get your new puppy to the time both you and your dog are old, you want to do your best to care for them and keep them healthy. Nonetheless, between the shots, appointments and products bought for your new [...]
Not all therapy animals are dogs. Keep reading to learn more! To conclude my mini-series on service animals, I want to highlight all of the other critters that can become service animals. That’s right, dogs aren’t the only ones! Back in August 2013, Time magazine put together a list of top service animals. The list [...]
Photo by Lord Jim / CC-BY When your pet runs away, it’s hard not to panic. Where do you look? Who do you call? Panic no more – we have some advice for you to follow so you can recover your pet as soon as possible. 1. Why Pets Run Away Photo by bihphotography / CC-BY [...]
According the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention as of 2014, 52.7% of Dogs in the United States are considered overweight or obese. Just as in humans, obesity is a growing problem in pets that can lead to health issues and shortened lifespans. Obese dogs can develop high blood pressure, diabetes, heart and respiratory diseases, cancers [...]
Colic in horses is a common problem. Learn to recognize the signs and when to get help for your tall friends. The other day I was talking with my friend who grew up riding horses. She rode her horse, Eddie, for 10 years before he died from colic. How tragic! Colic is a serious condition [...]
There’s added value in petting your older pet: you might see signs of cancer earlier. We pet our pets because, well, we love them. It makes us both feel great. But petting your pet can also help you spot some health conditions early. And if your pet’s past his 10th birthday, one of those conditions [...]
Photo by Thomas Hawk / CC-BY-NC If I asked you to tell me what comes to mind when I say the word “summer,” what would it be? Some of you might say “vacation” or “fun,” but most of you would probably say “hot.” Just like all summers, June and July have radiated heat like a [...]
Many dog owners love to take their pets along with them when they get in their car. Whether it’s a short drive locally to the grocery store, or a longer trip; it’s a pleasure to have their beloved pet accompany them. Most dogs love to ride in the car too! Unfortunately, many owners don’t realize [...]
