The Culicoides midge is a tiny gnat, also known as no-see-ums because of their size. Their bite causes “sweet itch”, an allergic skin reaction. The itch occurs when these tiny gnats bite a horse who is sensitive to the gnats’ saliva. The itch is so intense that the horse will rub the area, developing sores […]
Holidays like July 4th, American Independence Day, are the perfect times to get together with friends and family. Wherever we are, the aromas of traditional BBQs are present. And of course, many of us like to include our furry friends in the celebration. But we don’t want to get so caught up in the festivities […]
Just as we enjoy the outdoors, so do our birds. After all, outdoors is their natural habitat. But pet birds need extra care if we want them to have some fresh air and sun. If you’ve trained your bird to use a harness, make sure that it fits well. If you take your bird outside […]
