You may have noticed that chickens aren’t just on the farm anymore! What began as a “trend” to keep chickens in backyards and gardens has turned into a full-fledged lifestyle, as more and more people set up coops and started keeping chickens in cities and suburbia, far from farmland. Websites cropped up for amateur chicken…
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Fresh air, exercise, beautiful views – what’s better than a day spent hiking with your canine companion? Romping through field and forest with your dog is not just fun, it’s good for both of you, improving your physical and mental health, and providing a valuable bonding experience. But even the best-planned hiking trip can quickly…
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We love our pets, and we want them to live long, healthy lives. To help pet owners achieve this goal, the American Veterinary Medical Association has designated October as National Pet Wellness Month. Devoting an entire month to pet wellness gives you the perfect chance to learn about the importance of wellness throughout your pet’s…
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Most cat parents will have to deal with an injury to their feline friends at some point, and the majority of those will likely be minor and superficial. But some cats just seem to court trouble – or are especially accident-prone! Let’s review the most common injuries* cats experience, along with ways you can help…
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Have you ever struggled with tear production or dry eyes? You likely reached for a bottle of artificial tears to relieve the irritation, or maybe you went to an ophthalmologist if it became a common occurrence. Your dog (and other pets!) can suffer from the same condition, known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or dry eye.…
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Ringworm is one of the most deceptively named conditions that pets – and people – can encounter. It’s not a worm at all – it’s a fungal infection that affects the skin, hair follicles, and nails of many species of animals. Additionally, although it often appears as a circular lesion, it is not always a…
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Wounds in horses, cattle, and other large animals can be as minor as a scratch from a wayward branch or as major as being impaled on a fence post. Knowing what kind of wound you’re looking at can be helpful to you in deciding what to do next, including applying over-the-counter wound care products. The…
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Encountering insects and arachnids when you have animals may seem inevitable. But beyond being nuisances, these creatures can be hosts to parasites and diseases that can make your beloved furry family members itchy, uncomfortable, or worse – sick. So, keeping them away from your animals is an essential step to take as a responsible owner.…
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It’s a classic summertime activity for dog owners – heading to the nearest body of water to beat the heat! Whether a lake, ocean, stream, or river, that cool water can help take the edge off a hot day. Many dogs love to splash in the surf or shallows, and some adventurous pups even go…
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Spring and summer bring colorful gardens, lush pastures, and long sun-filled days. Unfortunately, for many of us, it also brings plenty of rain and humidity, which means rain rot season. Dermatophilosis – commonly called rain rot or rain scald – is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection in horses and cattle (and even dogs, where…
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