Adopting a Rabbit This Easter…What You Should Know
Easter is around the corner, and many households are considering the adoption of a rabbit. Bunnies are... The 3rd most popular pet in the US Super adorable Quirky and playful Require less habitat space Unfortunately, however, approximately ⅓ of adopted rabbits end-up abandoned or returned to shelters and rescues. Below are things to consider before you adopt a rabbit (and a few...
How to Avoid High NSC Intake for Horses in the Spring
Research has shown that pasture-induced laminitis occurs at times of rapid grass growth, which happens to be in the spring particularly. Therefore, we must carefully manage pasture turnout and forage intake in horses and ponies that are at risk for developing laminitis or who are currently affected. We also understand that horses suffering from insulin resistance (IR) and/or Cushing’s (pituitary...
How Can I Get My Stubborn Cushing’s Horse to Take Medication?
Cushing’s Disease & Ensuring Medication Intake What is it? Cushing's disease, also known as PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction), is a progressive disorder that begins with the dysfunction of the pituitary gland. This gland, at the base of the brain, sends out a number of hormones, and a horse with Cushing’s disease starts to send out more hormones causing a number of symptoms. What...
Hamsters, Gerbils, and Guinea Pigs – What’s the Difference?
Of U.S. households that own pets, 4% own a hamster, gerbils, or guinea Pigs, making them the 3rd most common pet to own outside of dogs and cats. Small companion animals make for great pets; however, if you’re not a small animal expert, you might find it hard to tell these cute animals apart. Below you will find a few fun facts about the difference between hamsters, gerbils, and guinea...
What Do Goats Eat?
Some of the most common questions I get about goats is, “What do I feed them?” Many people expect to hear a quick, one-sentence answer. The questions can also come in a variety of renditions. Should I feed alfalfa or grass? Should I feed baled hay or hay cubes or hay pellets? Plain grain or goat feed? How much should I feed? But as with so many things goat related, the answer is, “it depends.” A...
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