I recently read an article written by Dr. Patty Khuly on her blog, “Fully Vetted” about ugly pet contests. I find myself in full agreement with her assessments of such a contest. As Dr. Khuly says, “they’re almost always genetically diseased, surgically altered or otherwise afflicted with extreme veterinary conditions.” Do we really want to […]
Terriers are very energetic dogs that range in a variety of sizes. Most terriers require stripping, a grooming technique for wirehaired dogs. Originally, terriers were bread for hunting small animals, and don’t tolerate other animals, including other dogs. Airedale Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Stratfordshire Terrier Australian Terrier Bedlington Terrier Black Russian Terrier Border […]
Botulism is a bacterial toxin that can be fatal to horses. It is potent and can cause rapid illness and death if not diagnosed soon. While there are several types, Type B is the most common found in horses. It is caused by a bacteria that lives in soil, the Clostridium botulinum. Horses who ingest […]
