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What Horseshoes Don’t Protect and What You Need to Do After Every Ride
The horseshoe is a wonderful invention. It protects your horse’s feet by putting a half inch of steel between his delicate hoof and the hard ground. The problem with horseshoes is they only encircle the perimeter of the hoof, leaving the inner portion of exposed. So, if your horse steps on a sharp object, he […]
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How to Eliminate Bad Behavior in Pet Rabbits
Pet rabbits demonstrate several behaviors that can be destructive to your home. Listed below are several of those behaviors and techniques for eliminating the behavior. Chewing This behavior is perhaps the central concern of most rabbit caretakers. Rabbits need to chew, both for physical and psychological reasons. Wicker baskets, non-poisonous logs and sticks, cardboard, paper, […]
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Pet Adoption Opportunity is Karma
Karma is a one-year-old, spayed female hound mix that is brindle/brown. She is extremely friendly, smart, affectionate, goofy, and gentle. She is happy going on walks you or just watching TV on the couch together. She arrived at RCHS on in April because her owner was moving and couldn’t take her along. She was also […]
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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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3 Great Fish for a First Time Aquarium Owner
There’s nothing more soothing or beautiful than a glowing fish aquarium. There is such a huge variety of aquariums, decorations, and fish available that having your own customized aquarium can be easy. Of course, as with any pet comes responsibility, and different species of fish require different care than others. Any new fish keeper needs […]
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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 […]
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An Alpaca Can Be Both a Farm Animal and a Pet
Alpaca fur, or more correctly, alpaca fiber is one of the primary reasons why people raise alpacas. The fleece is comparable to cashmere and is known best for its softness and luster. In fact, it’s so luxurious, it can even be used to produce lingerie. Alpaca fiber contains no lanolin which makes them hypoallergenic, and […]
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How to Pick a Kentucky Derby Winner – Or Not
Horse racing fans devise their own systems for picking the Kentucky Derby winner. My predictions for the famous May event are based solely on names – I completely ignore form, pedigree, jockey, or trainer, and have the losers to prove it going back a decade. Take the 2012 field. Since the 138th Derby fell on […]
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Bird Toys You Can Make at Home
A dilemma that many bird owners face is the problem of providing enough toys for their precocious pets. To help cut the cost of providing playthings for your pet, check out these common household items that you can turn into cheap bird toys. It will help keep playtime fun, and practically free! Wooden Spools Wooden […]
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How to Identify and Prevent Aspergillosis in Birds
When you have a pet bird or other birds around you, like on a farm or in your yard, you might run the risk of developing something called aspergillosis. Bird aspergillosis is a lung infection that comes from a fungus that is found in areas where bird waste has collected, such as compost piles. With […]
