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There are several different reasons dogs lose water from their body. A few ways this can happen is through panting, urinating, and evaporation through the feet and other body surfaces. Obviously, dogs replenish their fluids by drinking water or other liquids, and also by eating moist foods. Even a relatively small drop in their water content such as four to five percent, could result in signs of dehydration. Maintaining a constant fluid content is as important in dogs as it is for humans.Symptoms:Your dog’s skin will lose elasticity as it loses it’s moisture. Younger, fatter dogs will have more elasticity...

If you detect the symptoms of heat stroke in your horse, you should call your veterinarian immediately. Here are some things to look out for and what to do while you wait for your vet:SymptomsIf it’s an extremely hot and humid day, it’s not hard for your horse to get overworked in a short amount of time. Just a few signs to look for to tell you that your horse is over-heated are if he has an elevated breathing and pulse rate, a lot of sweating and salivation, an irregular and hard heartbeat and a high body temperature.Ways to battle...

Heat stress can greatly change your poultry’s health. Here are some tips on how to prevent heat stress during the summer. Digestion generates body heat, so feed poultry during the coolest times of the day.Severe heat stress can affect egg quality, egg size and hatchability. It can also increase the rate of mortality.Heat-stressed birds consume less feed, so meat-type chickens (i.e., broilers) will grow more slowly and hens will produce fewer eggs—even more reasons to add adequate shade and ventilation.Birds don’t have sweat glands, so they cool themselves by panting. Panting can be a sign of heat stress, and the...

Warmer weather almost always guarantees an increase in the number of flies that can adversely affect cattle performance and health. Here are some quick tips to help you control flies in feedlots and pastures:In Feed LotsSanitation—Flies need manure and other materials for laying their eggs. Trampling and scraping manure, removing standing water and cleaning up spilled feed and silage go a long way toward lessening fly problems.Chemical sprays—Several products are available to supplement sanitation practices. Residual wall sprays last three to four weeks and can be applied to areas where flies rest. Knock-down sprays are a quick but temporary method...

Taking a holistic approach to the care of your horse means familiarizing yourself with the horse’s surrounding toxins, preservatives, nutrition, and non-toxic products, all to provide a more natural or “holistic” lifestyle.• Diet: The best place to start is with the horse’s diet. It is essential to avoid artificial additives in the feed. Try to put the horse on a pasture that is organically grown and not treated with artificial fertilizers, pesticides and chemicals. Organic alfalfa is a good hay to feed as it is a good source of nutrients and energy.• Grains: The main grains to consider feeding are...