If you have a pasture full of small livestock such as goats, sheep, or even pigs then you may want to consider getting a pasture guardian. No, not your dog. Sure, your dog can keep watch during the day, but your dog is probably not the best guardian to be out in the pasture withContinue reading “Donkeys as Pasture Guardians”
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Helping your cat get the nutrients she needs to stay healthy
Your feline friend needs you to care for her as she won’t be able to meet all her needs on her own. Her dietary preferences, for example, will be driven by her sense of smell and taste as well as food availability. To help your pet get the nutrients she needs to stay healthy, youContinue reading “Helping your cat get the nutrients she needs to stay healthy”
Helping your dog better understand her environment
Your dog loves to spend her time with you and she trusts you to guide her through life on daily basis. How can you help her better understand her environment? Taking the time to be with your pet and offer her ways to interact with her living space will help her to better understand howContinue reading “Helping your dog better understand her environment”
Raw Meat and Your Cat
Since wild cats eat all-meat diets, it may seem logical to feed domestic cats a similar diet. However, commercial raw meat can make your cat sick by introducing salmonella, e coli and other bacteria. These contaminants would make us sick too, which is why we need cook our food. We also wash our hands andContinue reading “Raw Meat and Your Cat”
Rabies and Your Dog
Rabies is a dangerous disease and without precaution, your dog still contract it. Rabies is transmitted when an infected animal bites a healthy one. Most domestic pets have received rabies vaccinations, so rabies is often transmitted by wild animals. There are wild animals even in urban environments such as raccoons, bats, skunks or rats. TheseContinue reading “Rabies and Your Dog”
Your Cat’s Ability to Land on Her Feet
Your cat has an amazing ability to turn around in midair during a fall so she lands on her feet. This righting reflex is possible because of your cat’s flexible spine that allows her to turn around quickly and the fluid in her inner ear that helps her keep track of which way is up.Continue reading “Your Cat’s Ability to Land on Her Feet”
Protecting Your Dog from Common Choking Hazards
Your dog explores his world with his mouth. Your home may present choking hazards if you don’t dog-proof it carefully. The food smell from bones and food storage bags are tempting. He may chew on small human toys such as plastic interlocking blocks or other plastic playthings. Rubber bands and erasers are spongy and theyContinue reading “Protecting Your Dog from Common Choking Hazards”
Weepy or Watery Eyes in Dogs
Does your dog have watery eyes or weepy eyes (i.e. wet eyes or eyelashes)? Does he seem to always have wet eyes whenever you look at him? Is there anything else going on besides the wet eyes? Is there a discharge coming from the eyes? Is there any crustiness around the eyes? A clear dischargeContinue reading “Weepy or Watery Eyes in Dogs”
Choosing a food for your dog
Your dog loves when it’s time to eat and you know that it’s important to offer her a healthy food to keep her as strong as she can be. What should you know about choosing a food for your dog? Your little fur ball needs your help to get the nutrients she needs to fuelContinue reading “Choosing a food for your dog”
Where to place your dog’s food bowl
Your dog needs to be able to access her food bowl when it’s time to get something to eat, so you’re taking the time to make sure you are placing it in the right spot in your home. How can you figure out where to put it? Your pet needs to be able to eatContinue reading “Where to place your dog’s food bowl”
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