“Pets age at a much faster rate than humans. For every one human year, a pet ages seven,” says Dr. Mitsie Vargas a veterinarian based in Winter Haven, Florida.
Continue reading …In 2014, New York has already seen six cases of EEE found in horses in Madison, Wayne, Oneida and Oswego counties.
Continue reading …Most were described as bruising, fracture and laceration, with the most common site of injury being the leg (29%), followed by the head (23%). The main cause of injury was a kick with a hind limb (49%), followed by strike with a fore limb (11%), followed by crush injury (5%).
Continue reading …Did you know that symptoms of infection in horses can include lameness, arthritis, fever, edema, eye inflammation, joint swelling, and encephalitis?
Continue reading …In the 28-day double-blind study, 30 mature Quarter horses ranging in age from 5 to 22 years and weighing 968 to 1,508 pounds were blocked by age and body weight and randomly assigned to treatment.
Continue reading …Dr. Nolen-Walston is reprising her popular presentation, “Global Worming: How to Prevent Deworming Meltdown in the 21st Century.” She will discuss new thoughts on equine deworming, highlighting the emerging dangers of resistance that may make treatments ineffective in the future.
Continue reading …Typical signs of tying up include a stiff walk that, at its worse, can immobilize the horse, signs of hard painful muscles in the rear, and occasionally sweating, if the pain is severe enough.
Continue reading …Worldwide, more than 55,000 people die of rabies every year and nearly 40% of those who are bitten by rabid animals are children under 15 years of age. The good news is that the vaccine is 100% effective.
Continue reading …Medical treatment for pets is costing American pet lovers $1,000 every 6 seconds. As newer technologies and advanced forms of treatment come into play, pet insurance can provide a safety net to help lower the cost of caring for your pet.
Continue reading …Boost supplementation of the following nutrients per day for at least two weeks before you leave and throughout the travels or event; wean your horse off of them for two weeks following your return:
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