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876. How To Prevent Your Horse Going Lame From The Most Common Cause Of Lameness By Andy Curry
     There are lots of ways a horse can go lame. Perhaps the most common cause of lameness is a result of Navicular Syndrome. The fortunate thing is that it can be treated where the horse gets complete, successful recovery if diagnosed and treated in it’s early stages. Here’s what you need to know about Navicular Syndrome.First, there is a small bone between the coffin bone and the short pastern bone called the navicular bone. This bone is important in that it distributes the horse’s weight between…



877. Fat Dogs - How To Get Overweight Dogs to Diet and Slim Down Without Whining By Tomkin Coleman
     Obesity in dogs is a growing problem, which can cause many problems including heart disease, joint problems, and diabetes. Almost half of dogs in America are fat, especially beagles, dachshunds, basset hounds, and Labrador retrievers. Before your dog reaches the point where they need insulin shots, you can slim them down. It will take almost a year, but it’s worth it.Even puppies shouldn’t be overweight – all dogs need to be slim, not fat, to be healthy. A dog is at the right weight if you…



878. How To Use Horse Training Thinking To Solve Dang Near Any Problem With A Horse By Andy Curry
     Horse training can be a relatively mysterious subject to people who have not studied it. Even more mysterious is a behavioral problem a horse has that causes his owner stress and frustration.What many horse owners don't understand is often the handler, not the horse, is causing the problem.That being said, that is the first consideration in unscrambling the horse's ill behavior.For instance, a common problem riders have is a horse being spooky. In layman's terms, that means a horse is nervou…



879. Canine Bloat By Ron Swerdfiger
     What is Canine Bloat?Bloat refers to the bloating of the stomach. Essentially it is a build up of gas in the stomach which is unable to be released. Bloat with Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) occurs when the stomach fills with gas and twists 180 to 360 degrees on it's axis between the esophagus and duodenum or the entrance and exit parts of the stomach. Bloat is a very serious problem in large breed dogs. When combined with the complications of GDV, bloat is a leading cause of death of dogs,…



880. Heartworms alert - know the warning signs to save your pets health!
     Has your pet recently been coughing, eating less, or being more lethargic than usual? If so, it is possible that your pet is infected with heartworms and may need immediate help and attention. Heartworms may infect a host for up to 2 years before any signs or symptoms are visible, and often when they are diagnosed it may be too late for some pets.Heartworms are an infectious parasitic transmitted by mosquitoes that invades major organs in dogs and cats like the lungs, pulmonary arteries and hear…



881. Leashing a Cat
     Shadow had been the cat in our house for over seven years when we moved from the country into town. His usual lifestyle including roaming our five acres whenever he wished. Moving to town required him to be a 'house' cat, and he managed for two months. Then one Friday morning as I left for work, he streaked out the door. I called him, but he was gone. Oh, well, I thought, he'll be back, probably waiting for me when I get home. When I arrived home, I asked my husband if he had seen Shadow, and he…



882. Canine Diabetes - Does Your Dog Have it? By John Schwartz
     Canine Diabetes: A Serious Dog Disease That is Completely ManageableCanine diabetes is a serious disease that causes there to be too much glucose in the blood. If your pet has any of the signs, a dog health exam will help you find out with certainty. Canine diabetes symptoms usually include the following:- drinking excessive amounts of water - frequent urination - weight gain (or weight loss in some cases) - increased lethargy during the dayA simple blood test can tell the vet if the glucose …



883. Horse Training Techniques From The 1800's By Andy Curry
     Was he the world's greatest horse trainer of all time? Would his picture be in the horse trainer's Hall Of Fame? Perhaps.His name was Jesse Beery. Before he was twenty he became a world class horse trainer. He was so well known, there were more people who heard of him than didn't.Jesse Beery learned how to train horses almost entirely on his own because there were few people who knew how to train a horse.Beery's parents discouraged horse training as a career but later okay'd his passion. …



884. West Highland White Terrier - Westies - Training Success Tips By Jeff Cuckson
     The West Highland Terrier is a friendly dog, and is considered easier to handle and train than other terriers, such as the Scottish Terrier. Still, it possesses the bold, dynamic terrier temperament, and has to be trained in a manner appropriate for the breed.Your West Highland Terrier training begins from the moment you bring your terrier home. Westies are stubborn and clever, and considered a bit naughty. They will become demanding and ill tempered if they do not get their way, so you mus…



885. Goldfish Analysis
     When goldfish swim up to the glass of the tank, does it mean they are smart enough to recognize people?Goldfish sure are smart not in the sense as dogs are, but they are smart. They will swim up to meet you probably because they think you are going to feed them. They might not be able to differentiate between one person and the other but they do know that the people they live with are the caregivers. Know that they depend on you and hence love you.Why is a new goldfish not moving in its bowl, wh…



886. Dog Health Emergencies: What Will You Do?
     Sure, you may be a master of human First Aid. But do you know what to do in a dog health emergency?Approaching Dog Health Emergencies: Two Steps1. In any dog health emergency, stay calm and think.2. Approach the dog cautiously. The dog may become aggressive because of fear or pain. You can’t help the dog if you’re hurt yourself.Dog Emergency 1: Traffic Accident:1. If possible, do not move the dog.2. Call the nearest Humane Society or ASPCA office.3. If the animal workers can’t or won’t come and …



887. What You Should Know About Dog Health Care By Steve Austin
     Our dogs are now, more than ever, a very important part of our families. We care for them as we care for ourselves. That includes taking a greater interest in our dogs' health care. In response, there have been many advances in dog health care in recent years:Preventative Dog Health CareAnnual checkups with routine blood test and dental care go far in catching serious dog health care problems early, increasing the dog’s duration and quality of life. Medicines targeting fleas, ticks, heartworm,…



888. Boston Terrier - Special Concerns For This Adorable Breed By Abhik Sarkar
     Beautiful as they are, Boston Terriers have some genetic traits and defects that you must always be mindful of. In order to keep your dogs' health in tip-top condition and ensure that he leads a healthy and happy life, you must ensure that you are aware of the breeds special requirements and of potential dangers.There are a fair few illnesses that a Boston, particularly a pure bred, is susceptible to. This is why you should ensure that you get your Boston from a good, reputable breeder who can…



889. Pomeranian Dog History
     The Pom is a compact dog with a soft undercoat and harsh long outer coat. He has a plumed tail that is upright with the end laying flat along the back. His demeanor is alert and curious. With his fox like appearance, the Pom has a short muzzle with rounded skull, small ears and almond shaped bright eyes. The Breed standard allows all colors. The AKC standard size for a Pom is 3 to 7 pounds.With todays tiny Poms weighing in at around 5 pounds, it’s hard to picture that these little cuties once we…



890. Ticks On Your Dog: What to Do? By Dina M. Giolitto
     Once though of as a mere harmless but annoying pest, ticks are of growing concern for their Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme Disease-carrying ability. Learn the facts, and keep your dog tick and disease-free.Ticks are a despicable lot of parasitic bloodsuckers. They bide their time in wooded areas, stay close to ground level and wait for an unsuspecting mammal to shuffle on by so they can descend upon him and sink those nasty little teeth in for a long meal of blood, blood and more blood.…



891. Flea Control
     Fleas can be a real problem if you have a pet in your home. We learned from our vet that the best way to control fleas is to treat both your home and your pet simultaneously. Last summer, we added a new pet to our family - our cat, Ally. She was a sweet, shorthaired, stray kitten that we picked up from a neighbor's house. Ally had one problem though - fleas. She was completely infested with them, which in turn, infested our home with them. We tried everything to get rid of those pesky blood-suc…



892. Your Dog's Health Is At Risk! By Brigitte Smith
     Dogs should be living to age 20 or more. That's their natural lifespan. But it's being cut short by chemical toxicity in their environment and in commercial petfood, which is fed (to a greater or lesser extent) to over 90 per cent of pets in modern society.Whether you feed your dog fresh meat or home prepared food as your primary food source, if you're giving ANY commercial petfood to your dog, the chances are that you're cutting your dog's life short. Add to this the toxicity of most veterina…



893. Lyme Disease in Dogs By Niall Kennedy
     It is hard to get an early diagnosis of lyme disease in animals including your own dog. The first sign of lyme disease in humans is a rash, well; animals do not develop this rash. Lyme disease is also not one of the first illnesses that the veterinarian looks for when you take your dog in for a visit. Many other common illnesses can produce some of the same symptoms, so it can be hard to detect.Lyme disease does affect each dog different as it does with humans. Many dogs that are affected with…



894. Training Your German Shepherd Dog
     The German Shepherd Dog truly is a wonderful animal and not only do they make good working dogs, they also make superb family pets. They are however very different from other pet breeds and need to be handled and trained with a different approach to say your average labrador or poodle for instance. The German Shepherd Dog is a large, strong athletic dog, which needs a lot of mental stimulation and exercise but a well trained shepherd can learn to do almost anything. These dogs positively thrive …



895. Food for Your Little Angels By John Mulder
     Cat lovers the world over have become increasingly disillusioned with the pet food industry. Poor quality food masquerading as balanced diets and expensive brands promising superior nutrition, yet leaving out vital ingredients to provide yet another “solution” product, have lead many to see through the marketing doublespeak and realise that profit, not their pets good health, is the manufacturers main concern.The exposure of certain manufacturers' total disregard for the rights and dignity of …



896. A Reference Guide for Symphysodon Aequifasciatus (Discus) By Alden Smith
     This is general information on Discus, a member of the family Cichlidae. Although certainly not a complete reference guide, it will give those interested some background information on this exotic fish...Symphysodon aequifasciatus (Discus) Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes (perch-like fish) Family: Cichlidae Scientific Name: Symphysodon aequifasciatusOther Scientific Name(s): Symphysodon aequifasciata, Symphysodon discus aequifasciata, Symphysodon aequifasciatus aequ…



897. Four Common Skin Problems in Dogs
     Dogs are susceptible to various skin problems -- which can be frustrating for owners who want to see Fido comfortable and happy. Does your dog have a skin problem, and if so, how do you fix it?That depends on the symptoms you see. Of course, the most common sign of a possible skin problem in your dog is constant, excessive itching. Other symptoms include fur loss, either localized in a certain location or spread across the dog’s entire body. More severe cases may involve redness in the skin, cha…



898. Can My Dog Get Flu? By Jon Dunkerley
     In today’s society with flu pandemics and such grabbing so much of the spotlight, it is easy for us to overlook the fact that our dogs can also contract a version of flu. Yes it is true, there is a flu virus becoming prominent in the canine world that is believed to have originated as an equine strain. This equine strain has started to appear in dogs in the United States opening up a huge can of worms that we as dog owners now have to deal with. As if there was not already enough dangerous fac…



899. 5 Common Grooming Mistakes Made by Dog Owners By Louise Louis
     1. Clipping the quick when cutting nails.Don’t be in a hurry to finish his nails even though your dog wants you to finish quickly. Take baby clips using a SHARP nail clipper (my preference is spring style or cat clippers for small dogs).Don’t use a Dremel or other electronic/motororized tool unless you’ve had some training in using it. It's too easy to overcut.If your dog has white nails, the quick should look pink. STOP clipping before you get there.If your dog has dark nails, you should …



900. Aquarium Fish Food Tips By John Morris
     A balanced diet for your aquarium fish is essential to thier survival. Most of the commercially available dry fish foods are almost always unbalanced. In many cases, the vitamin content will gradually decline at room temperature and since majority of the dry food for tropical fish commonly used will only keep for about three months, it is always advisable to buy fish-feeds in many small packs rather than in one large pack.The feed could preferably be kept absolutely dry in a refrigerator. Howe…



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