Federal lawmakers reintroducing bill to ban horse slaughter
The Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act would permanently ban horse slaughter in the U.S. and end the export of horses for slaughter abroad. On…
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New survey shows most pandemic dogs and cats are still in their homes
23 million American households acquired a pet during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a new survey conducted by the ASPCA, most will not consider rehoming…
Assessing the Nutritional Value of Your Pasture
If you’re moving your horse to a different facility, or purchasing a place of your own, you need to make sure his new pasture is…
Cats and essential oils unraveling the controversy
Cats are unique. In the veterinary community, we express over and over that cats are not small dogs. This is especially true in my area…
For an animal’s health and homeostasis, look to the renal proximal tubule
Maintaining the healthy differentiated state of the renal proximal tubule should be the goal of every pet caregiver. In all mammals, the renal proximal tubule…
Supporting your cat’s kidneys with acupressure
Regarded as “The Root of Life” in Chinese medicine, the kidneys are vital to your cat’s health and survival. These acupressure sessions can help support…
Supporting your cat’s kidneys with acupressure
Regarded as “The Root of Life” in Chinese medicine, the kidneys are vital to your cat’s health and survival. These acupressure sessions can help support…
New study investigates whether obesity a risk factor for asthma in horses
Researchers are investigating the link between obesity and asthma in horses in the hope that their findings will improve how we diagnose and treat this…
At-home care tips for cruciate ligament tears in dogs
Learn how to care for cruciate ligament tears at home so you can speed up your pup’s recovery process. It’s incredibly common for dogs to…
Is your saddle hurting your horse’s back?
Pinpointing the root cause when your horse seems “off” can be challenging. Here’s how to figure out if his saddle is the problem. Consider the…
Meow Mix recalls dry food due to possible salmonella contamination
Two lots of 30LB Meow Mix products that may contain salmonella have been recalled. The J.M. Smucker Co. recently recalled two lots of Meow Mix…
Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund
Dedicated to “taking a bite out of cancer”, Smiling Blue Skies helps fund studies to learn more about this devastating disease, and make a difference…
