Guinea pigs make delightful pets but, as with all animals, they require effort on the part of their owner to ensure they have a happy life. Before bringing a guinea pig into your home, make sure that it will be the right pet for you. Do some research and find out what guinea pigs need […]
Until the 1950s, selenium was considered toxic to horses in any amount. Further research proved that selenium in the correct quantities is an essential nutrient for horses. Selenium plays an important role in the body, especially acting as an antioxidant. Its deficiency can cause among other things, muscle degeneration. The oxidation process converts fats, carbohydrates […]
I have been keeping my eye on news about how the animals in Haiti are being affected by the devastating earthquake last week. Here is some information I thought was worth sharing. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is closely monitoring the response in Haiti to determine if and how they and others involved in […]
