Contact with a reptile is a major source of salmonella infection. About half the cases of salmonella in children under the age of 5 are caused by this. About 90% of all reptile pets carry salmonella. They may sometimes shed it in their feces, which causes it to remain on surfaces for a long period […]
Our pets enjoy the great outdoors just as we do. But if you go hiking, camping, anywhere near water – ponds, freshwater lakes, streams, rivers and such – there can be a danger hiding. Blue-green algae can be present. Blue-green algae (known also as Cyanobacteria, algal, microcystis, cyanotoxin, anatoxin) produce microscopic bacteria which are poisonous […]
After exercising your horse, cooling down is the next step, as even in cold weather, s/he sweats. It’s so important to see that your horse doesn’t become chilled due to it’s wet body. With colder temperatures, warming up before exercise loosens the muscles so vigorous exercise is easier on the horse’s body. Exercise produces enough […]
