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Horse Deworming Practices & Guidelines
The responsibility for protecting a horse from parasites is one every horse owner faces. All horses have worms, but the good news is that worms can be kept under control with property management; manure removal, practicing good sanitation measures, bot egg removal, and keeping to a good schedule are a must. Not doing so can […]
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Why and How to Clip a Chicken’s Wings
Wing clipping is the most common method of controlling the flight of home-farm chickens. It involves using a sharp pair of scissors to cut off the first ten flight feathers on one wing. This causes a bird to lack the balance needed for flight and in theory discourages them from trying. It is also temporary […]
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5 Things Every Ferret Owner Should Know
Ferrets love to interact with humans and make great pets, but unfortunately, they are prone to some potentially deadly health issues. Adrenal Disease 80% of all ferrets will develop adrenal disease or insulinoma. Since ferrets who are over three-years old are considered geriatric, owners should expect to have at least one surgery during that ferret’s […]
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Why Dogs Foam at the Mouth and More
Foaming at the mouth is quite common and is normally a result of the dog’s state of mind rather than what they are playing with. Some dogs show this phenomenon when they are excited, scared, or stressed. Others show it as a sign of heat stroke from excessive exercise. In most cases it disappears when […]
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The Important Role of Grit in a Bird’s Diet
Many aviculturists give their birds shell grit or cuttlefish bone thinking it is a suitable grit. Cuttlefish bone certainly is great and beneficial for the birds, but it performs a totally different function to that of grit. Shell grit and cuttlefish bone are fine for the supply of calcium that a bird needs, but useless […]
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How to Care for Dwarf Goats
Dwarf goats are raised for milk production but can also make excellent pets. They are gregarious, friendly, and hardy and can thrive in almost any climate. Their gentle, calm, and playful nature makes them good companion pets for children and disabled and elderly people. If you decide to begin raising dwarf goats, follow these basic guidelines […]
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Third Eyelid Tumors in Horses Often Go Unnoticed
Squamous cell carcinoma, also abbreviated as SCC, is one of the most common cancers in horses. Appearing as small, wart-like bumps commonly found on the eyelid or surface of the eye, they require early treatment. While a conscientious owner may quickly notice a new lump on the shoulder of his or her equine friend, even […]
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Should You Give a Cat a Bath and More
As a rule, only bathe a cat if he’s very dirty or if he has a disease that requires bathing. If you must bathe him, use a gentle shampoo, and always bathe the cat in a well-heated room, in a tub of lukewarm water (about 86° Fahrenheit). Be gentle and never scare him by running […]
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The Versatile Donkey is Everything from a Protector to a Babysitter
Donkeys come in a variety of sizes from the Miniature Mediterranean that is under 36 inches, to the elegant Mammoth Jackstock that is 14 hands and up. The rare French Poitou donkey, characterized by its huge head and ears, and very thick, shaggy, curled black coat, can stand up to 15 hands high. Unfortunately, there […]
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What To Do When Your Horse Gets Injured
Due to their inquisitive nature, a well-developed flight response, their large size, and that they are commonly confined in areas with potential obstacles such as metal or wire, horses tend to be accident prone, making both minor and major wounds a fairly common occurrence. At first glance, the severity of your horse’s wound(s) can be […]
