Traditionally, all animals in China have been considered as food sources and not as pets. During the Mao era it was considered decadent to own a pet. There was barely enough food for people, let alone for animals. In recent years, pet ownership has become popular, especially in the big cities where many people live […]
A while back, de-worming a horse was a job for the veterinarian. A tube was passed through the horse’s nose into the stomach. A liquid de-wormwer was then pumped through the tube. The latest de-wormers (called anthelmintics) made by drug manufacturers can be administered by horse owners. They require simply squirting a dose of gel […]
Through several years of owning two cats – Chic and Charnley – I have found that although cats clean themselves, some cats still need you. These cats don’t want to be dirty and they need you to help them stay clean. Brushing your cat’s hair can help prevent hairballs. This is especially important for long […]
