By Richard G. Godbee, Ph.D., PAS, Dipl. ACAS-Nutrition Central Garden & Pet Company/Farnam Companies, Inc. Courtesy of Farnam.com It is a good time of year to discuss water and exercise. Summer is the time of year
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Category: Monthly Editorial
Understanding Cold-Blooded Horses
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship While the Method works on all types of horses, every horse will require you to vary your approach slightly. I break horses into two broad groups – hot-blooded horses and cold-blooded
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Sweet Itch In Horses
By: Dr. Lydia Gray Courtesy of SmartPak “Sweet Itch,” also known as “summer itch” or summer seasonal recurrent dermatitis (SSRD), is an allergic reaction to the Culicoides biting midge or “no-see-um” gnat, although horses can develop allergies to
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Myths About Buying a Foreclosure Home That’ll Surprise Deal Seekers
Courtesy of Realtor.com Considering buying a foreclosed home? Any home buyer looking to pay below market value should be paying attention to foreclosure listings. But the process of buying a repossessed home is full of misconceptions—and
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Keep Pets Cool In The Summer Heat
Summer brings with it an expectation of sweltering temperatures, sometimes to the point of danger. As temperatures climb, remember that if you are hot, your pet is probably feeling even hotter. Dogs and cats generate
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Inside Arthritis & Joint Health
Courtesy of SmartPak You’ve recently noticed that your horse seems stiff, and you think it might be arthritis. You decide to do some research to see if your theory holds water. Some sources say it
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Get Tough on Flies: Straight Talk on Protecting Your Horse
By Cynthia McFarland Courtesy of Farnam’s Straight Talk It’s a fact of life. If you have horses, you have manure. If you have manure, you’re most likely going to have flies. Flies not only annoy
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