Protein provides amino acids for the body which give energy to build and repair bones, muscles and soft tissue. Excluding fat and moisture, amino acids are about 80% of a horse’s makeup. Young horses in the growing stage require more protein in their diets than full grown horses. Pregnant and lactating mares also require more […]
Cancer diets should be high in protein, contain some fat and low or no carbohydrates. Dogs with cancer don’t usually die of the cancer itself, but more often from complications such as liver or kidney failure. This can be controlled with an appropriate diet. A dog with cancer needs adequate proteins and cell membrane compounds […]
Beth Zimmerman, who writes The Wet Nose Blog E-Newsletter for Pets For Patriots, encourages us to recognize and report acts of cruelty to animals. Animal cruelty can have many faces but Black’s Law Dictionary defines it as “The infliction of physical pain, suffering or death upon an animal, when not necessary for purposes of training […]
