Selenium is a trace mineral that is necessary for the way a horse functions. It acts in conjunction with Vitamin E as anti-oxidants, protecting cell membranes from destruction. However, too much or too little selenium can have adverse effects. A deficiency of selenium can cause muscle disease, impaired heart function, difficulty swallowing, respiratory distress and […]
If you’ve just adopted a Mustang from the Bureau of Land Management, (BLM) thank you for giving this horse a home. You must keep in mind that their eating habits are different from other domesticated horses. Living on the range until arriving at the BLM pens, Mustangs fed on wild grasses and plants. A horse’s […]
Amputation is considered one of the oldest medical procedures, even for animals. In ancient times dogs were not kept as pets, only as working animals. Depending on their jobs, tails and ears were docked, dewclaws removed and castration performed. Often these surgeries caused severe infection. If the dog could no longer perform its duties, it […]
