BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) better known as Mad Cow Disease is caused by a protein found in contaminated food. Called Prions, they infect the tissue of an animal’s nervous system. Proteins in the nervous system become deformed and eventually cause BSE. The cow in California found to have BSE over a month ago may have […]
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency(EPI)is a condition affecting both dogs and cats although it is less common in cats. With EPI, the pancreas produces little or none of the enzymes necessary to help digestion. These enzymes include amylase which breaks down starches, lipase which breaks down fats and trypsin and chymotripsine which breaks down proteins. The enzymes […]
Wildfires, hurricanes, flooding, tornado threats, all are yearly disasters we face. Planning ahead to evacuate and save large animals such as horses is paramount in these situations. Decide on an evacuation plan that fits your circumstances. If you own a horse trailer, train your horse to go in quickly on your command. Check the trailer […]
