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Signs Your Dog May Be Sick
As a dog owner, you need to see when there’s something wrong with your dog so you know when you need to bring him to your veterinarian. Here are some tips from Registered Veterinary Technician Jenna Stregowski of About.com:Know what’s “normal”Always have a visual picture of what your dog looks like when he’s healthy so you’ll be able to judge when he’s not. This is important why trying to see if he has a problem. Also, if your neighbor or friend that doesn’t see your dog everyday makes a comment about your dog’s health, don’t necessarily ignore it. While you...
Identifying Horse Colic And What To Do About It
Often times the thing most people associate with horses is racing. Whether it's at the Kentucky Derby or Saratoga Springs, horses prove time and again to be powerful animals. But along with their strength is a sickness that can be a major weakness. According to ultimatehorsesite.com, horse colic, where a horse has severe abdominal problems, is the No. 1 natural cause of death in horses.Horse colic can be caused by a wide range of things from bad feed to the horse’s intestine getting twisted. Some of the most severe signs that your horse may show when it has colic is...
Horses and Astronauts: The Effects of Inactivity on Bone Strength and General Well Being
Posted by: Karen E. Davison, Ph.D.What do horses and astronauts have in common? Early in the space program astronauts were found to have significant loss of musculoskeletal strength and other health issues after spending time in space. Horses kept in confinement for extended periods have been found to have similar problems, with losses in bone strength, joint health and reduced function in other organ systems. Both horse and human bodies were designed for movement, and anything that limits activity can have a negative impact on strength and overall health.Wild or feral horses routinely travel 3 to 10 miles per day...
The Importance of Feed over Forage in Horse Diets
The Importance of Feed over Forage in Horse DietsHorses evolved over millions of years as grazers, roaming around selecting the best forages they could find. While they did eat seeds growing on those plants, they did not take in large quantities of seeds or grain at a single meal. So, why do we feed horses grain at all?Throughout history, horses that worked for a living; such as horses that pulled chariots, carriages, delivery carts or those used in the cavalry; have all been fed grain. Because grain is a more concentrated energy source, containing more calories per pound than forages,...