When horses eat, the food is swallowed and passes down the esophagus into the stomach. There is a strong band of muscle called the cardiac sphincter around the esophagus at the stomach entrance. While all mammals have the cardiac sphincter which is a valve, it is different in horses for these reasons. It is extremely […]
Reverse sneezing is more common in dogs, rare in cats. It’s not really a sneeze. With a normal sneeze, air is exhaled through the nose. A reverse sneeze is a noisy sound like snorting and air is sucked back through the nose. The dog appears to be in respiratory distress and although it may be […]
One of life’s pleasures is watching a playful cat. Their natural curiosity can create toys from just about anything lying around. Playtime also gives cats the opportunity to stop being couch potatoes and get in some much needed exercise. Toys for cats can be very inexpensive, made by you with things you might discard otherwise. […]
