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Chicken Coop Plans: Creating a Delightful Chicken Home
Fall is the best season for a family to prepare for the delightful experience of welcoming a small flock of chickens to the backyard. For poultry newcomers, fall gives them plenty of time to research...
How to Remove a Tick From Your Pet Safely and Easily
Ticks can be bothersome, even dangerous, pests, but you can easily remove them if your pet does pick one up. Removing ticks safely and easily can help keep your pet comfortable and healthy, even if ticks are a nuisance. About Ticks Ticks are eight-legged parasites that bite through the skin and feed on the blood of their host. As a tick feeds, its body will swell dramatically, and one tick may stay on a host 5-14 days until it is fully engorged. Once finished feeding, the tick will naturally drop off. Several species of ticks are common in North America,...
Reasons Your Dog Licks Excessively – And What to Do About It
Licking is one way a dog senses its world, and occasional licking is perfectly normal behavior and nothing to be concerned about. When your dog licks excessively, however, it can be an indication of underlying problems, or the licking itself could cause problems and injuries. Understanding why your dog licks can help you identify any potential difficulties and redirect your dog’s behavior. How Much Licking Is Too Much? Licking is normal behavior for a dog to groom itself, express affection, and taste objects, and some casual licking can be comforting and soothing to the animal. Too much licking, however, is...
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Feeding Horses for Strong Immune Systems In humans, certain nutrients, either by themselves or in combination with others, can be used to boost the immune system. Is the same true for horses? Read More » Support Wound Healing with Omega-3 Fatty Acids Many experienced horse owners can share horror stories about managing wounds on the lower limbs. Read More » Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Resveratrol in Horses Phytophenols are naturally derived, biologically active compounds found in many plant species. The phytophenol resveratrol generates a raft of bioactive benefits in humans. Read More » Rainrot in Horses: Dietary Considerations...
Online Equine Nutrition Meeting
Join us on May 20th at 6:30 p.m. for a FREE Online Equine Educational Event with Dr. Anna Pesta, Purina Animal Nutrition, on Gastric Ulcer Prevention and Care. First 10 to register and attend receive a $20.00 Outlast Coupon! Next 20 receive a bag of Purina horse treats! All will receive a $5.00 coupon to use by 5/31/20.Register by clicking on this link:https://VLC.easywebinar.live/event-registration-40