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More often than not, horses will go a significant amount of time without drinking water. Many horse people are familiar with the old saying that ‘You can lead a horse to water, but you can not make it drink.’ However after long summer days, heavy work, and long rides, whether your horse likes it or not, it needs a drink. Water will prevent dehydration and help maintain the overall health of the horse.There are multiple ways to stimulate your horse’s thirst. First, try cleaning your water bucket. Horses are picky animals and sometimes will not drink out of the bucket...

Starved horses can be a product of owner ignorance or economic hardship. Regardless of the reason, a horse may end up in a debilitated state. The goal for the new caretaker is to help the horse return to good health and appropriate body weight as quickly and safely as possible. For responsible caretakers of a starved horse, there are two immediate considerations:The first step, and the most important one, is to have an equine veterinarian perform a complete physical exam.Following the exam, lay out a plan to begin providing the horse with an appropriate diet to facilitate weight gain while...

Socializing your dog is the process of exposure and habituation to the environment around it.Socialization is important because in addition to genetics, it is the most important factor in determining the temperament of your dog. A dog’s temperament will determine how well behaved the animal is around other animals and people. A dog that is poorly socialized can be dangerous to others and itself. Socializing your dog should begin when it’s a puppy. Some dogs will already be prone to certain behavior given the genetics and attitude of it parents, but every puppy is impressionable. The period from 3-16 weeks...