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How to Deal with Lice in Pet Birds
There are many species of avian lice, some of which are named after the bird they parasitize or the area of the body they prefer. Lice are wingless insects and are the most common external parasites of birds. They are so small they are often invisible to the naked eye. Lice are placed into two […]
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What Are a Zorse and a Zonkey?
A zorse, zonkey or hebra sound like creatures in a Dr. Seuss book, but they are real animals. A zorse is a cross between a zebra stallion and a horse mare. The zorse takes the color or dominant color gene of the mare and the zebra sire gives it stripes. A hebra is a cross […]
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Everyday Items That Can Harm Your Cat
An astonishing number of products and things we routinely have around our homes and yards are poisonous to cats. Many are obvious because they are also toxic to people, but some of the other items may surprise you. We aren’t suggesting that you rid your home area from all these products but do make sure […]
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A Horses’ Tail is Much More Than Just a Flyswatter
Tails are vital communication centers for your horse, relaying messages about moods, health, energy, and locomotion. Whether wispy or luxurious, flowing, braided, or banged, a horse’s tail is perhaps his most beautiful and versatile physical feature. Much more than mere ornament or glorified flyswatter, the tail serves many purposes. As a device of communication, it […]
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How to Identify and Treat Ringworm
Ringworm is caused by a specific type of fungus and not a worm. The name comes from a time when doctors believed a worm caused the infection. The name stuck with the disease long after it was discovered that the disease was caused by a fungal infection. The proper name for the disease is dermatophytosis, […]
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Do Not Allow Your Horse to Invade Your Space
Maybe you’re being too friendly or nice with your horse. Let’s look at it from the human perspective. First, how serious is it that your horse gets in your space? If you answered, “Oh…it’s not too bad.”, then you would be seriously mistaken. A horse getting into your space is as serious and dangerous as […]
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How to Stop Excessive Barking and Growling in Dogs
Does your dog growl or bark when a stranger approaches your house or when something goes bump in the night? If so, you’re not alone. Most dogs will vocalize when they are exposed to new or different situations, including strange people or animals entering their territory; being separated from their pack, mother or even your […]
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Why and How to Trim Alpaca and Llama Toenails
Llamas and Alpacas seldom have problems associated with their feet. They normally walk on their middle and distal (furthest out) bones in their feet, called phalanges. These are anatomically equivalent to the bones of the middle part and tip of our fingers. The toenail surrounds and protrudes from the tip of each distal phalanx. The […]
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How to Keep Rats Away From Your Poultry
Rats are primarily nocturnal animals, so if you are regularly seeing them in the day, it probably means that you have a lot of them. They are not interested in your chickens, but they are interested in the food that your chickens are eating. Having said that, they will attack (and kill) chicks, and they […]
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How to Identify and Treat Foot Rot and Foot Scald in Sheep
Foot rot is one of the most devastating diseases in the U.S. sheep industry. The most common clinical sign of foot rot or foot scald in sheep is simply limping sheep. Both scald and rot appear the same until you tip the sheep onto its rump and trim the hooves with a trimmer. This is […]
