Grazing is the mainstay of a horse’s diet. But there are times when grazing is not available and you must purchase hay to make up for the deficiency. Once you’ve decided on the type of hay that’s right for your horse, another question arises. Should you soak the purchased hay and in the process, change […]
Hamsters make good pets but they do bite. With a little TLC and correct handling, you can prevent those bites. Never startle a hamster by touching or picking up unexpectedly. Hamsters sleep during the day and don’t like to be disturbed. They are less apt to bite in the evening. Make sure your hamster’s cage […]
Resiniferatoxin is made from the sap of a Moroccan cactus-like plant. It is a plant that contains the chemical that makes chile peppers hot. Researchers have tested resiniferatoxin (RTX) on dogs suffering with the severe pain of osteosarcoma. The chemical destroyed the pain-sensing nerves that control a type of heat-related inflammatory pain although it has […]
