Dentistry: Thoughts About Floating
Have you ever worked with a farrier who had a fancy rig, forged all his own shoes, and made feet look perfect – but could…
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How Metal Parts Can Impact Your Horse
A horse’s shoes, bits and saddle all contain metal parts. You may not have considered the health risks associated with this, but if any parts of…
Dentist Preparation
Not many people look forward to sitting in the dentist’s chair. So it’s hardly surprising that your horse doesn’t much like seeing the dentist either.…
Finding a Farm Sitter
If you have ever gone away for any length of time, you know that being on vacation can sometimes be more stressful than just staying…
Muscles and Pain
Occasionally you’ll come across a horse whose pain just seems unexplainable. I’ve had caring owners come to me in frustration because their horses remain “off” even…
Floated Teeth – Yes or No?
Why should you have your horse’s teeth floated? He has teeth that grow and wear as he chews in a circular motion. This allows him…
Saving lives with holistic veterinary care
The world of integrative and holistic veterinary care is rapidly growing, and Animal Wellness is thrilled to be a part of it! There’s nothing like…
Would your dog be a good therapy dog?
Believe it or not, your dog might have the potential to be a therapy dog! Here’s a few “qualifications” he has to have to make…
Introducing your new dog to your current one
Introducing your new dog to your current one can be tricky — especially if your dog has never lived with another pet. Here’s some tips…
How to integrate dogs with kids
Are you a dog parent and planning to have kids or do you already have kids and are planning on getting a dog? Either way,…
A lion and his dog
Bonedigger is a lion that arrived at the Garold Wayne Interactive Zoological Park when he was just a cub. Take a look at how he…
Selecting a blanket for your horse
A go-to guide for selecting the perfect blanket for your horse. Over the years, I have accumulated quite the collection of blankets. While my horses…
