The Miniature Horse owes its development to the Shetland Pony. Selective breeding of the smallest Shetlands created the Miniature Horse. In the 17the century they were bred as pets for children of royalty. In the late 18th century, they were used to work in coal mines until breeders took an interest in them. Minis as […]
White Line Disease (WLD), is caused by a fungus. The fungi attack the outermost layer (stratum corneum) of the epidermis’s intermediate layer. They eat away the membrane which secures the hoof wall to sensitive areas deep in the hoof’s center. This results in debris and air lining the tissues and separating them. WLD is sometimes […]
Most of us who have terminally ill or aged pets practice hospice care and may not even be aware that we are. There are times when the cost of treatment can overwhelm, particularly young families and those on fixed incomes. With incurable illnesses such as cancer, treatment often causes side effects without any benefit. Pet […]
