CITATION: “© [Phils Photography] / Adobe Stock” Adopting a dog is a wonderfully selfless act, one that requires a lot of forethought, planning, and follow-through. Each year approximately 1.5 million animals in shelters are euthanized, a statistic that can be changed through the adoption of rescue animals. Giving an animal a chance at a new […]

It is no secret that people in the United States love their pets. It has been estimated that nearly every household is home to at least one pet. For about 44% of those households, the pet is a dog. Over the past few years, Labrador retrievers have gained in popularity. From 2013 through 2018, they […]

Every year approximately 7 million individuals in the United States ride horses, clearly horses are beloved animals in this country. But how can you tell if your horse is experiencing pain or other health issues? Changes in your horse’s posture, such as shifting their weight from side to side, refusing to bear any weight on […]

Dogs are one of the most intelligent species of animal in the world– that’s why they make such great pets and why about 44% of households in the U. S. have one. Being so smart, however, doesn’t mean they don’t have their fair share of accidental injuries. Just like humans, dogs can be injured in […]

Each year in the U.S., an estimated 7 million people ride horses. Spending a weekend or two riding horses can be a lot of fun, but there is nothing like actually owning your own horse. There are plenty of important responsibilities when it comes to caring for any kind of pet or animal. Caring for […]

Most U.S households have at least one pet, and many of those pets are dogs. Unfortunately, just like humans, dogs can suffer from injuries such as dog hock dislocations and instability. The good news is that dog hock injuries are treatable. But how they’re treated depends on the type of hock injury. What is dog […]

Arthritis is one of the most common ailments that can affect older, and even some younger, dogs. Arthritis is a type of joint pain or joint disease that causes inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis can be incredibly painful for your pet, just like it can be for humans. But how can you tell […]

Sport horses are among the greatest athletes in the world, and like all athletes, they sometimes get hurt. Whether they compete in dressage, polo, racing, or any other equestrian sport, injury is a high risk. Sporting events demand a great deal from the horses who compete on a regular basis, and the accumulation of wear […]

Horses are often seen grazing in the pasture, whether it’s the high heat of summer of the chilliest days of winter. With their luxurious manes and rough hair, do these strong, large animals get cold when winter weather strikes? And how do you take care of your horse in the winter? Here are some tips […]