Category: Health and Nutrition
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How to Reduce the Risk of Fire Caused by Wet Hay
Farmers who make dry hay face problems in field drying most every season. In some seasons, it is extremely challenging to make dry hay. Frequent showers, constant cloudiness and wet field conditions increase the risk of putting up hay that is not dry enough to cure well in the barn. Spontaneous combustion is a real […]
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Reiki – A Popular Treatment for Humans is Now Being Used on Pets
Reiki (pronounced rey-key) is a gentle hands-on healing technique. The word comes from two Japanese words, Rei and Ki, meaning Universal Life Force. Simply, Reiki is the channeling of universal Energy (Life Force) for the purposes of healing. Modern day animals have a lot to contend with. Finding their natural ground in our world can […]
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Why Your Dog Pants and How it Helps Him
Dogs pant to regulate body temperature, as dogs have fewer sweat glands than humans, and most of their sweat glands are located along the base of their feet. By panting, a dog can cool the mouth and tongue, along with blood which is circulated through the head, keeping their body temperature at a safe and […]
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How to Know if Your Dog Has a Food Allergy
The Centers for Disease Control recently reported that four out of every one hundred children have a food allergy. Just as in humans, the other furry, four-legged family members can have food allergies as well. They are much less common than flea and environmental allergies, but dogs can have them. The most common food allergens […]
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How to Keep Pets Safe During Summer Heat
Dogs and cats can suffer from overheating, dehydration and even sunburn. By taking simple precautions, you can keep your animal companions happy and healthy in the hot weather. Follow these guidelines to help keep your pet safe during the hot days of summer. Exercise Exercise your dog in the cool of the early morning or […]
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How to Identify and Treat Warbles in Rabbits
Flies and their larvae (maggots) can cause several disorders in rabbits including Myiasis and Fly Strike. However, warbles is caused by a specific fly species and its larvae-the Cuterebra. Quite different from normal house flies, the Cuterebra only lay a single egg underneath the skin which takes up residence in the rabbit and begins its […]
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How Proper Composting and Manure Management Helps Your Farm
Composting is one of the most important management items you can do on your farm. There are numerous reasons to do this, and they are all positive. Un-managed manure is a nuisance and can cause problems. Compost is an incredible resource with numerous health and economic benefits. You’ve paid a lot for all the feed […]
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How Animals Can Get a Sunburn
Animals can and do get sunburned. Sunburn is caused by ultraviolet (mainly UV-B) rays (in this case from the sun) damaging cells in exposed skin. Cell death occurs and fluid accumulates leading to blistering with subsequent peeling of the outermost layers of dead skin. To some extent, this process is protective because it removes the […]
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Rutland County Humane Society Offers Spring Tips for Pets
Spring is finally here and RCHS would like to offer some helpful reminders of ways to keep your pets as safe as possible as it gets warmer. Open Windows – As you start opening your windows for a breeze, make sure your screens are in nice and tight, and be aware of pets, especially cats, […]
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How to Prevent and Treat Goat Abscesses
Abscesses can occur on most animals but are quite common on goats. An abscess is a swelling with a lumpy appearance and will be filled with fluid (pus). They can appear anywhere on the body and many times are not cause for alarm. An abscess can be misdiagnosed and should be seen by a veterinarian […]