Some horses, especially those with pink skin, can suffer painful sunburns which produce blisters around the eyes, muzzle, lips, flanks and sheath. Appaloosas, Paints, Pintos, horses with white or pale markings are more prone to sunburn distress. Melanin, the pigment that protects skin from sunburn, is absent in pink-skinned horses. Sunburn can also lead to […]
Pet lovers are interested in many topics, from the practical to the theoretical. They want to know how to care best for their pets as well as what’s going on around the world in the animal kingdom. Many people have pets that they consider as their companion, loyal bestfriend, and a member of the family. […]
The ASPCA and the HSUS reported on victories for animals in 2010. Here are some of the bills that became law this past year. The Crush Video Act was signed by the President and became law on December 9th. The Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act was passed in Missouri in November. However the fight is […]
