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Is Your Cat Always Hungry
If your cat is always hungry and gobbles food down quickly and looks for more, s/he could have a condition called polyphagia, excessive eating. Polyphagia is usually a result of an underlying condition. Does your cat exhibit behaviors such as vomiting after downing a meal quickly, eating anything offered (even food s/he has refused previously), […]
Are Heartworm Meds Effective?
Dr. Patty Khuly on her blog, Fully Vetted, informs us that lately heartworm medications might not be as effective as necessary. The heartworm parasite is transmitted to dogs and cats through the bite of the mosquito. Cats have greater immunity against the heartworm parasite which prefers dogs. Dr. Khuly tells us that veterinarians recommend monthly […]
Blanketing Your Horse in Winter
Horses are generally able to tolerate cold weather. But they still need some sort of shelter to retreat to when it’s windy and temperatures drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The layers of the horse’s coat act to insulate the body. Digesting forage, mainly hay, also produces body heat. A horse’s winter coat begins to appear […]