Horses are generally able to tolerate cold weather. But they still need some sort of shelter to retreat to when it’s windy and temperatures drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The layers of the horse’s coat act to insulate the body. Digesting forage, mainly hay, also produces body heat. A horse’s winter coat begins to appear […]
Cats are usually smart enough to find the coolest places to rest in when temperatures soar. But they too can suffer from the effects of summer heat. You can help your cat avoid heatstroke or sunburn by keeping him indoors in a cool area on extremely hot days. If it’s impossible to keep your cat […]
With cold weather here, mice and rats seek warm places for their survival, which could mean your house. If your cats and dogs are like my daughter’s pets, they believe in live and let live. Which means it’s up to us to rid our homes of those unwelcome guests. Of course there are pets that […]
