Heatstroke can occur if a dog is left in a car in hot weather or left outside without a shady area and water in hot weather. This requires immediate veterinary attention. If you have to take your dog outdoors in hot weather, be sure to take along enough water to prevent heatstroke. If you are […]
Botulism is a bacterial toxin that can be fatal to horses. It is potent and can cause rapid illness and death if not diagnosed soon. While there are several types, Type B is the most common found in horses. It is caused by a bacteria that lives in soil, the Clostridium botulinum. Horses who ingest […]
These days we are rightly concerned about using too many chemicals, especially when controlling insects around our pets. There are ways you can limit the use of toxic substances and instead, turn environment friendly methods. Here are some ideas. Flies, mosquitoes and other insects are drawn to piles of manure and stagnant water. Clean manure […]
