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Understanding How Vision Works in a Horse
The horse has one of the largest eyes of any land animal. Horses have a large retina, and they are capable of magnifying images twice as much as people. Despite this ability, microscopic examination of the retina has led researchers to believe that horses do not have the best vision. There is, however, one narrow […]
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Why Llamas Make Good Guardians for Livestock
If you want to raise chickens or sheep, or another type of livestock, but are worried that you won’t be able to keep them secure, llamas might be the perfect solution to your problem. If you are unfamiliar with llamas, this might stretch your imagination, but if you have at least one acre of grass […]
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8 Potential Holiday Hazards for Pet Birds
The holidays are a festive time, but they can also be dangerous for your pet bird. Make sure to protect your bird from these eight potential hazards during the holiday season. #1 Fires in the Fireplace Be sure to keep the yule logs and fire color additives away from your birds. They contain heavy metals […]
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How to Prevent Horse Respiratory & Skin Problems During Winter
With all your winter-wear, your lotions, vitamins, flu shots, your heated gym, office and home, you’re living in the lap of luxury compared to your horses in the winter. Even in regions where temperatures remain moderate throughout the winter, horses suffer from ailments like those that plague their owners, including runny noses, chapped skin, the […]
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How to Calm an Excitable Horse Why You Are in the Saddle
A common principle that many humans frequently display has to do with mass hysteria. There have been lots of experiments done to prove the validity of mass hysteria. Mass hysteria happens when a whole group of people do the same thing. For instance, years ago there was a radio broadcast that was only a fictional […]
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Why Kittens are Born with Their Ears Folded and More
Cats have a relatively short gestation period, which means they can get pregnant more frequently than many animals and have kittens. This increased frequency means that the kittens don’t get a chance to fully develop all their senses before coming into the world. Eyesight and hearing – two of the most complicated – take time […]
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How to Avoid Holiday Hazards for Pets
Tinsel and/or yarn can be a fun toy, but a few minutes of fun can result in severe consequences for your cat or dog. Many times, you may not know what your pet ate until you see it coming out of its back end. And, if you do see it, never pull it out. You […]
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How to Make Sure Your Dog Place Nice During the Holidays
With a long list of potential hazards pets face during the holidays, one of the biggest problems veterinarians see is not the result of your dog stealing a turkey leg, though that certainly can cause trouble. One of the most common emergencies are bite wounds. Many people bring their pets with them when they travel […]
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How to Avoid Infanticide with Breeding Rodents
One thing owners of pet rodents should remember is that no matter how cute your little pet may look and act, they are all animals and most of their actions and interactions are based on in-built instinct, not conscious thought. As a person it may seem wrong to you for an animal to eat its […]
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Why Some Rabbits Snore and More
While most rabbits don’t make any noise, there are some rabbits that will grunt or snort, like a guinea pig. They generally do this when they are not happy. Some rabbits will snore when sleeping. Rabbits can also scream. It is a horrible sound that they only make in extreme situations such as fear and […]
