If you closely observe the hooves of your horse prior to and after riding, you might sometimes see cracks or chips along the hoof wall. This wall is a lot like a toenail or a fingernail. It is composed of keratin and protects the inner structures that make up the horse’s hoof from infection, moisture,Continue reading “What You Need To Know About Cracked Hooves In Horses”
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When Puppies Nip And Bite
It is innate in puppies to bite and nip but once this begins, you must take proper measures to inhibit this behavior. Training to hinder biting usually starts at around 4-5 months of age. Train your puppy to understand that this behavior is unacceptable by saying “ouch” in a strong voice and withdraw from theContinue reading “When Puppies Nip And Bite”
Styptic Powder For Your Dog’s Bleeding Nails
Accidentally cutting into the quick of your pet’s nails while trimming can lead to profuse bleeding and pain. The quick is a part of the nail that has nerves and blood vessels. There are times when your pet dog’s bleeding nail will stop without any intervention, depending on the depth of the cut into theContinue reading “Styptic Powder For Your Dog’s Bleeding Nails”
Diabetes And Your Vision
Did you know that there are links between diabetes and eye health? While fortunately, many diabetics only suffer minor issues, that isn’t always the case. Diabetic-related eye issues can cause permanent vision damage, and even blindness. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most serious ones, and is a major cause of blindness. It affects aboutContinue reading “Diabetes And Your Vision”
Causes of Conjunctivitis
You’ve likely heard of conjunctivitis, or pinkeye, as it is often called. But have you ever wondered what causes it? Infections are one option. This can come from a bug bite, a scratch, or irritation from using old makeup. Bacteria are also a common cause of pinkeye, especially in children. Many different types of bacteriaContinue reading “Causes of Conjunctivitis”
How To Entertain Your Cat
Many felines are familiar with a domestic lifestyle, but they still love new and various challenges. Expose primitivity with environmental equipment Cats love to pounce on anything, especially paper bags and cardboard castoffs. These elements teach our felines hunting and coordination skills. Many toys unveil your feline’s predatory impulses like laser pointers, remote-controlled novelties, andContinue reading “How To Entertain Your Cat”
Rare Cat Breeds
There are many cat breeds in the world. You may not see any of these as often as you want. You might not even see any of these at all. Some cat breeds become rare because of their genes, the cost of raising them, or even their place of origin. Some rare cat breeds areContinue reading “Rare Cat Breeds”
Protecting Your Eyes from Pool Water
Summertime brings a lot of excursions to the pool for many of us. But, before we jump in, we should think about how we can safeguard our eyes while we are cooling down underwater. Whether you want to dive or float, it is always critical to protect your eyes. While swimming pools are fun, youContinue reading “Protecting Your Eyes from Pool Water”
Housing Teddy Guinea Pigs
Since it is better to house a teddy guinea pig with at least 1 other guinea pig, it is better to buy a cage that has the size of at least thirty inches by fifty inches. The base should be solid and wire bars should only be spaced small enough so that guinea pigs won’tContinue reading “Housing Teddy Guinea Pigs”
Reasons Some Cats Are So Skittish
Some cats tend to be skittish when they face unfavorable incidents earlier. When a cat experiences some form of trauma, it may find it hard to trust humans. Some cats are always scared. It will take some time for them to adapt to their new home. If your cat seems uncomfortable in a new environment,Continue reading “Reasons Some Cats Are So Skittish”