Cerebellar Hypoplasia, CH, is a neurological condition affecting balance. With CH, the cerebellum, which is the part of the brain that controls coordination and fine motor skills, has not developed normally. Causes of CH can be trauma to kittens in the womb, disease to the mother such as bacterial infections, viral infections (feline panleukopenia) during […]
Drought conditions sometimes occur, but can be predicted. You can prepare your horse beforehand by helping him/her to adjust gradually. Before pastures dry and prices of hay rise, stock up on quality hay. Purchasing hay by the ton means you’re getting the right weight for the price you pay. If you buy bales, try to […]
Ferrets are members of the weasel family (mustelids), a family of mammals that also includes badgers, martens, otters, polecats, minks and wolverines. Ferrets are extremely sensitive to the heat of summer. In the wild they are nocturnal animals and are adapted to cooler climates with temperatures not getting above 60-70 degrees. When temperatures are over […]
