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How To Provide Your Horse With Holistic Care

How To Provide Your Horse With Holistic Care

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...

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The Language of Wag: What Your Dog is Really Saying

The Language of Wag: What Your Dog is Really Saying

The classic telltale sign of the emotional state of man’s best friend is the position and movement of the tail. Wagging infers happiness or excitement, while the well known “tail between the legs” demonstrates fear, shame, or timidity. But the action of your dog’s tail and their behavior is spectacularly more complex than this. Veterinarians and dog researchers worldwide have done profoundly in-depth studies on your furry friend’s brain and behavior. A surprising recent discovery is that tail-wagging can actually indicate aggression depending on which way the tail sways. Experts have documented that tail wagging favoring the right side of...

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Signs Your Dog May Be Sick

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...

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Identifying Horse Colic And What To Do About It

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...

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Horses and Astronauts: The Effects of Inactivity on Bone Strength and General Well Being

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...

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