Recent Blog Posts

• The Language of Wag: What Your Dog is Really Saying

  November 1, 2012
  The classic telltale sign of the emotional state of man’s best friend is the position and movement of the tail. Wagging infers happiness or excitement, while the well known “tail between the legs” demonstrates fear, shame, or timidity.
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• Keep Your Pets Safe While Trick-Or-Treating this Halloween

  October 1, 2012
  Halloween can be an un-intentionally scary time for pets. In fact, veterinarians see many pet injuries that can be avoided this time of year.
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• How-to Prepare your Rabbit for Cooler Temperatures

  October 1, 2012
  Autumn is here and the beautiful weather offers a great opportunity to take inventory and start getting your rabbit ready for cold weather. Here are a few tips that will help keep your rabbit happy and healthy as we head toward the winter months.
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• Friendliest Dog Breeds for a Family Lifestyle

  September 1, 2012
  When choosing a pet, it is very important to consider the compatibility between your home situation and the tendencies of the animal you would like to own.
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• Keeping Your Pets Cool in Hot Weather

  August 1, 2012
  Summer weather is one of the best times to get outside and be active with your furry friend. However, you should keep in mind that your pet reacts differently to heat than you do.
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• Keeping Wild Birds Cool in the Summer

  July 1, 2012
  Although wild birds have many ways to keep themselves cool, as a wild bird enthusiast you can help them avoid becoming overheated. • Provide a Water Source: Provide a bird bath with clean fresh water, and no more than a couple of inches of water in the bath for bathing.
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• Detecting Heat Stroke In horses

  July 1, 2012
  If you detect the symptoms of heat stroke in your horse, you should call your veterinarian immediately.
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• Hot Weather Tips for Show Animals

  June 1, 2012
  Summer time can really heat up. Not only with an increase in temperature, but also humidity and wind velocity play a role in ambient conditions that affect show animals. Heat stress can manifest in several ways in animals on feed for show.
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• How to Use Complete Feeds to Stretch Your Hay Supply

  June 1, 2012
  Fiery blazes, drought, and poor growing conditions have made hay difficult to find and expensive to buy in many locations throughout the nation. These conditions have left horse owners with the difficult task of finding an affordable source of quality hay for their horses.
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• Indoor Activities to Keep Your Pet Busy in Winter

  February 1, 2012
  While the coming of winter does mean cozy nights by the fire and hot cocoa, there is no doubt that the switch to life indoors can, at times, be a bit stifling. If you are feeling bouts of excess energy during these months, odds are, so are your pets!
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