Winter Care for Horses
Cold weather presents horses with some specific nutritional and management demands. As winter approaches it is a good idea to evaluate your horses housing and...
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Indoor Activities to Keep Your Pet Busy in Winter
While the coming of winter does mean cozy nights by the fire and hot cocoa, there is no doubt that the switch to life indoors can, at times, be a bit stifling....
Tips for Keeping Your Cat Relaxed
If your cat is particularly ornery or you are bringing home a new kitten, here are a few tips for a stress free environment. First, there are plenty of ways...
Minimizing Stress When Weaning Foals
Weaning a foal naturally induces high stress and can lead to illness, loss of weight, or injury. That means an unhappy foal that is costly of your time, money...
Getting Your Ducks in a Row Before Winter
Although poultry adapt pretty well to changes in temperature, there are things you can do to give them a better chance of surviving the summer heat. Here are a...
Protecting Your Landscape from Deer
You've worked hard on your lawn and garden throughout the season and you want wildlife to flourish all around you, but regular visits from deer can negatively...
Four Snacks Your Bird Will Love
Unlike some pets like cats and dogs, feeding birds certain types of food usually reserved for humans can actually be healthy for them. Here are just a few...
Essential Tips For Flying With Your Dog
There may be times when you are forced to fly with your dog in tow. While there are a few different options available to you, the most important thing should...
Tips For Feeding Your Hunting Dog
A large part of having a hunting dog that performs well rests with how much energy he has. Much of your hunting dog’s energy, and how long he has it for,...
Fall is Prime Time to Begin a Supplemental Feeding Program for Deer
A buck can have the best genetics in the world, but without the proper nutrition, he’ll never achieve his potential. One way to stack the deck in his favor is...
Tips for Cooling off your Pets
A small wading pool can be a great place for a dog to cool off. Keep it in the shade (hot water won’t help) and change the water frequently to discourage...
Cooling Down Your Horse When It’s Hot Outside
When there’s hot weather outside, it’s essential that you keep your horses cool. Here are some tips on keeping their temperature regulated even when the...
Detecting Allergies in Dogs
Man’s best friend can suffer from allergies in the same way many humans are affected by them. In fact, a wide variety of things may cause allergic reactions in...
Plants that are Poisonous to Horses
There are literally hundreds of plants that are either outright, or potentially, toxic to horses. There are several factors that contribute to toxicity. First,...
Making A Backyard Goldfish Pond
Ponds can be an excellent added element to your garden, but adding goldfish to it gives a whole other dimension. It will be nice to have the just the pond, but...
Basic Fish Care Tips
A good aquarist knows that a properly maintained aquarium can be breathtaking. However, if not maintained properly, you will end up with an ugly fish tank and...
Knowing When You Can Plant in the Spring
Quite often, your soil can be either too hard or wet in the spring to even consider trying to plant. Eventually you’ll be able to plant something, but when?...
How to Prevent and Minimize Problems When Introducing Horses to Spring Pastures
For some horses, the advent of spring means that the source of forage changes from hay to fresh grass. If this is the case, the horse owner should take care to...
How to Keep Your Cattle and Pasture Healthy and Productive
Even though pastures look green and lush in spring and early summer, grass production alone might not be able to meet all your cattle’s nutritional needs...
Friendliest Dog Breeds for a Family Lifestyle
When choosing a pet, it is very important to consider the compatibility between your home situation and the tendencies of the animal you would like to own. The...
Causes and Prevention of Coccidiosis in your Flock
One of the challenges you face as a bird owner is the threat of a common, and potentially devastating, disease called coccidiosis. But once you understand what...
The Role of Antioxidants
Antioxidants such as vitamin E are beneficial, but how much does your horse actually need?We know antioxidants are important for health, but few people really...
Hay is for Horses
One major impact weather extremes may have on horse owners is availability and/or quality of hay and pasture. Since the bulk of a horse’s diet is hay or...
Could Bones Really Be Bad For Your Dog?
A dog and his bone: an image that we've all come to accept as a perfectly safe and normal pastime for our canine friends. The conventional wisdom has always...
Preventing Snowballs in Your Horse’s Hooves
When it comes to preventing snowballs in your horses’ hooves, many of our clients find that home-grown solutions are easiest and relatively effective. If your...