Category: Health and Nutrition
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The Best Houseplants That are Safe for Cats and Dogs
The unfortunate truth is that a lot of common plants are toxic to both cats and dogs. Pets that consume some plants may experience convulsions, tremors, or even worse effects that are toxic, including death. We asked Judy Morgan, a veterinarian in New Jersey, for her recommendations on how to choose houseplants that won’t hurt […]
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9 Homemade Animal Treats
We all love to give our pet a tasty snack. These recipes will create a tasty treat that will have your pet begging for more. Peanut Butter Dog Bones 1 package dry yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1 cup mashed potatoes 1 cup milk 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 cup chunky peanut […]
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How Vitamins and Minerals Affect Dairy Cow Health & Fertility
Proper mineral and vitamin supplementation in dairy cattle feeding programs is essential to animal health and performance. Optimum feeding of the animal means that the individual nutrients such as vitamins and minerals must be supplied in the right quantities and proportions, since interactions between individual substances may influence their availability and utilization. Vitamins A, D […]
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How to Treat Frostbite in Animals
Animals are susceptible to frostbite when exposed to freezing and subfreezing conditions. Commonly, frostbite will affect the ears, tail, scrotum, feet & toes. Frostbite occurs when the blood vessels constrict from extreme cold to conserve body heat and no longer push warm blood to the extremities. This causes these outer areas of the body to […]
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How to Prevent Horse Respiratory & Skin Problems During Winter
With all your winter-wear, your lotions, vitamins, flu shots, your heated gym, office and home, you’re living in the lap of luxury compared to your horses in the winter. Even in regions where temperatures remain moderate throughout the winter, horses suffer from ailments like those that plague their owners, including runny noses, chapped skin, the […]
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Pets
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While you’re making preparations for your holiday feasts and family gatherings, Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like to offer some tips on how to make your holiday festivities as safe and enjoyable as possible for you and your pets. Thanksgiving is all about the food, but not all […]
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6 Tips to Keep Your Pet Healthy During Cold Weather
Cold weather and frigid temperatures are just around the corner, so follow these six tips to keep your more comfortable this winter. #1 If your companion animal is older and arthritic, be sure not to leave her or him outside too long. Just as with humans, colder temperatures can make arthritic joints stiff and painful. […]
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CBD Hot Cocoa Mix Special Offer to Creatures Corner Readers
Creatures Corner sister company, My Garden & Greenhouse, is making a special offer to Creatures Corner readers. These CBD Hot Cocoa Mixes start with elegant Dutch Chocolate, rich powdered whole milk, and sweet pure cane sugar with 40 mg of Premium CBD in each individual serving pouch of decadent indulgence. No unnatural or artificial additives […]
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How to Meet the Nutritional Needs of Senior Horses
Horse feeds formulated specifically for older horses are a good option for your horse. Most commercial horse feed companies have a senior feed product. These products are high in fiber with added fat for energy. In addition, protein and certain vitamins and minerals are slightly elevated to aid in the absorption of these nutrients. Because […]
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How to Identify and Treat BVDV in Livestock
Although the name bovine viral diarrhea virus implies this disease affects bovines, other even-toed hoofed animals can be infected including: Sheep, Goats, Swine, Deer, Old World Camelids (OLC) such as camels, and New World Camelids (NWC) that include llamas and alpacas There are two biotypes of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) based upon the pathologic […]