The first year of a foal’s life is extremely important as it can determine his/her development. Nutrition during the first year impacts future health. The first three feeding phases are nursing, creep feeding (feeding concentrate apart from mare’s milk) and weaning. Skeletal growth, tissues, organs, all are affected by the foal’s diet. Foals begin nursing […]
6/12/12 There is a voluntary recall by Claudia’s Cuisine of Dog Candy Fruit Hound Cake, 7.5 oz. and Dog Candy Blueberry Hound Cake, 7.5 oz. Only these products have been withdrawn due to the potential for mold in them. There are no reports of illness associated with the affected products. The products are sold at […]
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 […]
