You noticed something “not quite right” with your horse. Nothing huge. A bit of clumsiness. Something amiss in the way he’s moving. A slight — but undeniable— change in his gait. After a bit of testing, your precious equine was diagnosed with Wobbler’s Syndrome,...
Cancer is a diagnosis no one wants for their pet, and because cats are such particular creatures, it’s often a harder diagnosis to hear for them as they limit what they let us do to them. For example, it is harder to change cats’ diets; it is harder to give multiple...
An itchy dog is a miserable dog, and a miserable dog means concerned pet parents. In this article, I’ll cover some common household items that may be contributing to your itchy dog. Typically, three broad categories of things make dogs itchy: fleas, food allergy, and...
Coprophagy is the fancy word for poop-eating. Regardless of the name, it really is disgusting -especially when dogs want kisses after they’ve had their yard snack. Some dogs eat feces straight from the tap, some prefer frozen poopsicles in the middle of winter. Either...
The use of essential oils and aromatherapy is becoming increasingly popular. Essential oils have many wonderful therapeutic properties. Different chemical compounds in the oils lead to different properties. These properties can range from calming effects to...
EPM — equine protozoal meningitis — is an infection of the nervous system caused by a parasite called Sarcocystis neurona. This parasite is carried by opossums and raccoons. So, how might it affect your horse? Well, if an infected opossum goes to the bathroom on hay...
