Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac are all related and found in many areas. The allergen in these plants is called urushiol, an oil substance. While most pets don’t appear to be affected by the oil – perhaps partly because their fur helps to protect their skin – it can rub onto their coats. […]
It’s hard enough to watch your dog have to go through all kinds of painful and uncomfortable moments because of dog arthritis and or joint pain. But it’s a devastating feeling knowing that your dog hates to take pills and, worse, hates to take them when administered from you. You love your dog and you’re […]
Your horse’s coat can be compared to a book with many stories. The state of your horse’s hair can tell you of existing problems. Hair grows from skin follicles. Each strand is made up of the medula (center), cortex (middle) and cuticle (outer layer). Horses have 3 types of hair on their bodies. The hair […]
