Category : Horses : Pets & Animal

How to Clean a Horse Paddock

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Horses are grazing animals that consume a significant amount of feed and roughage every day as a part of their diet. As a result, a normal-sized, healthy horse can produce as much as 50 pounds of manure in a single day. Cleaning up after horses is a part of their care, which includes cleaning manure

Information on Equine Influenza

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Viral respiratory diseases in horses are usually very contagious and can be difficult to diagnose because none has distinct symptoms. Until your veterinarian gets the test results back, you likely won't know exactly which respiratory infection your horse has--and unless you act fast to isolate the s

What Is Sand Colic?

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According to Veterinarian Mike Tomlinson, colic is the most common cause of death in horses. There are different types of horse colic, including those caused by worms and parasites, but in certain areas, sand colic is the most common form. This condition can cause extreme pain and death from the bui

How to Clip a Horse's Whiskers

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Horse shows often demand a highly polished, well-groomed appearance. The horse needs to be bathed, groomed and trimmed in order to be presentable enough to win an award, and this grooming routine can sometimes be very complex. Most serious horse show competitors trim their horse’s whiskers in

How to Buy a Miniature Horse Saddle

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Buying a new or used saddle isn't as easy as walking into the tack shop and choosing the prettiest saddle. Miniature horses can't be ridden by anyone but very small children. Most miniature saddles are made for decoration or toddler use only. It is important to buy a miniature horse saddle that suit

How to Measure a Child's Saddle

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Horseback riding can be an excellent activity for even the youngest child, but it is important for kids to have the right tack and the right equipment. A properly fitted saddle is essential for riding safety, and every parent should make sure their son or daughter has a safe, secure saddle that is i

Pets & Lung Cancer

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Your pet's lungs are essential to the regulation of oxygen and carbon dioxide in its body. If malignant tumors form on the lung's tissues, lung cancer is the diagnosis. Although lung cancer is a rare diagnosis for dogs and cats, some are affected by it. Recognizing the symptoms early may improve you

Safely Weaning a Horse

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Just like human babies, foals have to be weaned from their dams too. This however is often a very challenging task. Horse owners who have little experience with weaning may unintentionally introduce methods that could be harmful to a weanling.

Grooming Kits for Horses

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Part of maintaining or taking care of a horse is grooming. Keeping a horse clean will make the animal more healthy, as well as make its coat shining. To groom a horse properly, you will use different brushes and combs. Each piece of a grooming kit is used for a different purpose.