Dr. Andrew Jones on his blog, “Veterinary Secrets”, has written about the move by the U.S. government to prevent or restrict veterinarians from performing home euthanasia. There is a federal law, the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) that states it is illegal for veterinarians to use some medications outside the area where they are registered such […]
A hound is a type of dog that assists hunters by tracking or chasing the animal being hunted. It is distinguished from Gun Dogs, which identify the location of the prey and retrievers, which bring the quarry to the hunter. There are some hounds which use both the sight and sound senses to track prey. […]
Pigs can be prone to dry skin, particularly in arid environments. Lack of humidity, especially for pigs who live indoors, can cause itchy, flaking skin. Other causes contributing to dry skin could be skin parasites or diets lacking essential vitamins and minerals. Coat texture can change with the seasons and often, skin will be drier […]
