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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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How to Deal with the Loss of a Pet
Anyone who considers a pet a beloved friend, companion, or family member knows the pain that accompanies the loss of that friend. Grief over the loss of a pet is normal and natural. During the time you spent with your pet, they became a significant and constant part of your life. It was a source […]
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How to Protect Your Cat When it is Outdoors
Thanks to the creation of cat litter in the mid-1940’s, more and more cats are becoming indoor-only pets. As such, they are leading longer lives. The average indoor cat lives to be 15-20 years old. In contrast, outdoor cats usually live only a few. The safest ways to allow your cat to enjoy some time […]
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Why Cats Like to Sleep in the Sun & Much More
Here are a few answers to many cat behaviors and characteristics which are human curiosities, but a normal part of life for cats. Why Do Cats Retract Their Claws? They pull in their claws to protect them and to keep them sharp. They need to be kept sharp for hunting and to mark their territory […]
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Developing Confidence is What Makes Horses Trainable
As you likely know already, horses have at least 10 times our strength. If they also had our intelligence, they would probably be riding us instead of us riding them, but fortunately, horses cannot reason like human beings. Since they don’t have reasoning abilities, horse training can be challenging because it requires the trainer understanding […]
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Why and When to Clip a Bird’s Wings
Bird owners are often advised to clip the wings of their birds. A common first reaction is that it is a cruel thing to do. After all, birds are meant to fly. However, there are valid reasons for clipping. First and foremost is the bird’s safety, but there are other reasons as well. Safety Unclipped […]
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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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Odd Forms of Greeting Each Other
Within the animal kingdom, ways of greeting members of one’s own species vary considerably. For instance, wild dolphins welcome their pals using unique whistle signatures to recognize one another. Lions and other large cats generally rub their heads and bodies together. Giraffes say “hi” by pressing their necks together, horses rub noses, wolves lick each […]
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How to Stop Your Horse From Rearing and What to Do if He Does
There is a dangerous problem that horse owners should be very aware of. It’s when a horse “rears” or stands up on his back legs. This problem can be quite dangerous and cause severe injuries to the rider and/or horse. Rearing is perhaps a horse’s most effective defense against the rider. It is dangerous in […]
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How to Prevent Your Cat from Scratching Furniture & More
Do you hear it, that rhythmic scratch, scratch, scratch down the side of your new sofa? Why is Fluffy Sue destroying new furniture when she has that obscenely expensive, color-coordinated, carpet-covered scratching post standing unused half a room away? There are two reasons. One is that she is trying to leave her mark on the […]
