The Importance of Selecting Quality Hay
Whether you have horses, cattle, sheep, goats or other livestock, good quality hay is an essential part of their diet, and it is important to choose only the...
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Detecting Heat Stroke In horses
If you detect the symptoms of heat stroke in your horse, you should call your veterinarian immediately. Here are some things to look out for and what to do...
How To Tell When Your Dog Is Dehydrated
There are several different reasons dogs lose water from their body. A few ways this can happen is through panting, urinating, and evaporation through the feet...
Detecting Allergies in Dogs
Man’s best friend can suffer from allergies in the same way many humans are affected by them. In fact, a wide variety of things may cause allergic reactions in...
Keeping Wild Birds Cool in the Summer
Although wild birds have many ways to keep themselves cool, as a wild bird enthusiast you can help them avoid becoming overheated. • Provide a Water Source:...
Pest Management Tips For Your Garden
If you have committed yourself to building a garden, then you have also committed yourself to fighting off pests. If it hasn’t happened yet, consider yourself...
Tips to Prevent Barn Fires
Just as in our homes, the same fire prevention awareness should be taken in barns to prevent loss of life and livelihood. The tips below can assist in...
Tips for Success in Herb Gardening
Herbs are probably the most overlooked plants in the gardening section and yet they are to blame for why your dinner taste so good! More importantly herbs are...
Calming Your Dog During A Thunderstorm
I once had a dog named Lightning that was so afraid of thunder he would dart behind our couch for cover. Ironic, I know. Dogs are often afraid of the booming...
Controlling Horse Stall Odors
Controlling horse stall odors begins with the building of the stall itself, so take care to consider the materials you choose in stall flooring. For instance,...
Liming Your Lawn
As springtime approaches, it’s time to begin thinking about the health and longevity of your lawn. Although fertilizing, grass seeding, and setting the...
Making A Backyard Goldfish Pond
Ponds can be an excellent added element to your garden, but adding goldfish to it gives a whole other dimension. It will be nice to have the just the pond, but...
Gardening Trends for 2016
Just like flowers bloom and fade or harvests thrive and shrink, gardening trends also come and go. While tried-and-true favorites will always be in season, it...
How Birds Survive Winter – And How We Can Help
Falling temperatures, less food, severe storms and hungry predators all make winter a harsh season for birds, but our feathered friends have many tricks to...
Winter May Mean Increased Respiratory Problems for Horses
Cold temperatures and brisk winter air may be refreshing for a deep breath or brief outdoor walks, but winter leads to many air quality issues that can create...
Choosing an Aquarium Filter
A proper filter is the most important piece of equipment needed to keep an aquarium healthy, but how do you choose the best filter for your tank? What a Filter...
Choosing the Best Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree is the centerpiece of holiday decorating for many families, but how do you choose the very best one for your home, family and celebration...
Ridding Your Dog of Skunk Smell
If you live in a rural area, the threat of your dog getting sprayed by a skunk is always looming. If you’ve never had the distinct “pleasure” of your dog...
Keep Your Pets Safe While Trick-Or-Treating this Halloween
Halloween can be an un-intentionally scary time for pets. In fact, veterinarians see many pet injuries that can be avoided this time of year. With all of the...
Advantages Of Prepping Your Garden This Fall
It feels like just the other day I was relaxing in the sun with my shades on while breathing in the smell of fresh flowers as the wind blew by. Now it’s...
Planning Your Fall Annual Planting
The end of summer doesn't need to mean the end of beautiful flowerbeds when you carefully plan fall annuals to make the most of every bit of the gardening...
Stimulating Your Horse's Thirst
More often than not, horses will go a significant amount of time without drinking water. Many horse people are familiar with the old saying that ‘You can lead...
June Garden Tips
June is a great season for gardeners, and though much of the early season planting is already finished by June 1, there is much more care a garden needs...
Recent Blogs
Halloween Pet Dangers
Halloween is a season when it’s fun to be scared, but there is nothing fun about the serious dangers Halloween can present to pets. Being aware of Halloween...