Some horses, especially those with pink skin, can suffer painful sunburns which produce blisters around the eyes, muzzle, lips, flanks and sheath. Appaloosas, Paints, Pintos, horses with white or pale markings are more prone to sunburn distress. Melanin, the pigment that protects skin from sunburn, is absent in pink-skinned horses. Sunburn can also lead to […]
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Republic of Congo Group: Sighthound Height: 16-17 in. Weight: 22-24 lbs. Life span: 12-14 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with older children Good with other pets: yes with dogs, not small animals Dog of the Month for August An ancient African breed, the Basenji came to America in the […]
Prebiotics have been making waves in the health product market across the world, offering a boost for the human body’s natural defense with products such at Yakult and Actimel. This recent success prompted the creation of Viyo prebiotic drink for pets. As with humans, 70% of the natural defence system of a dog or cat […]
