Just as in humans, the heart of a pet is muscle consisting of four chambers. Valves separate the chambers preventing blood from flowing back. Blood is sent to the lungs where it receives more oxygen and then travels throughout the body. If dogs develop heart disease, it is usually in the valves, occasionally in the […]
In Old Slaughter’s Coffee House (named for the original owner), near Picadilly Circus in London, on the evening of June 16, 1824, an historic meeting took place. It was a meeting to discuss protecting animals from cruelty. Fortunately the meeting’s success has been felt around the world. Two years earlier, Richard Martin, a member of […]
As part of the relationship between human and horse, it is important to understand your horse’s personality. According to Yvonne Barteau, in an article for Equisearch, there are 4 basic horse personalities. The first personality is the social horse. Social horses love to be petted and fussed over. They play readily with other horses. These […]
