... owner, this can be a very difficult and painful decision, in terms of when a horse should be put down, as well as how. This article is the personal view of one horse owner on this subject. Is Now the Time? If a horse is in a lot of pain and distress, due to an incurable injury or disease, the...

... price is perhaps 5% or less of the cost of owning a horse. The typical costs of owning a horse are: - Professional Stabling. Depending on where you live, a professional stable will charge between $250 and $1000 per month to stable a horse. This is $3000 to $12000 per year. Over 20 years, a...

... has a serious problem. Consequently, you need to do your own research on the horses in advance to identify the ones that are worth bidding on and the ones which you should keep away from. The first step is to arrive well before the auction starts, so that you have sufficient time to look over...

... their pig care responsibilities and assign them all to the child. This is almost never a good idea. While caring for any living creature is a great learning opportunity (and the parent may even tell the child that they are totally in charge of the animal’s health, safety and welfare);...

... vitamin C from glucose in the body, you and your guinea pig both lack a particular enzyme needed to perform this process. Thus, both human and guinea pig vitamin C requirements must be satisfied by external sources. So a daily vitamin C supplement is absolutely necessary to insure that your...

... in a room with a stable temperature - free of drafts and out of direct sunlight. Finding a suitable location for your guinea pigs’ cage is a task that requires careful thought and diligence. When placing your pigs’ new home within your home, several factors should be considered. Extreme...

... lawn is spotless. It is very likely that your dog got his fleas from being out fo the house, so you also should look into cleaning your yard. Whether you need to get rid of these undesirable guests on your dog or you just need to be prepared, I urge you to read this expose to the end to read...

... This is also true for our pets as well. Pets often are the recipients of endless scraps while their owners are preparing for their parties. While giving pets a treat may seem innocent enough, extra weight on a dog causes numerous issues including joint problems, heart disease, and a reduced...

... make your dog run for the hills if he or she becomes frightened of the process. Follow these quick tips to help your dog's bath be pleasant for you and your pet. * Always brush your dog thoroughly before a bath. This gets rid of tangles which become matted when wet, and also eliminates most...

... sounds. Loud Squeaking Loud, piercing squeaking (often referred to as “wheeking”) is generally a cry for food. Your pigs are informing you that they are hungry and asking (actually insisting) that you feed them – NOW. This sound is most often heard around your pigs’ regular feeding time and...

... are very social creatures and do not do very well in solitary situations. Consider purchasing more than one guinea pig rather than a solitary pig. Two pigs is only slightly more work than one and your pigs will be very much healthier and happier if they live in the company of other...

... for web pages and articles on how to build a C&C cage. The vast majority of results returned will show how to build a cage that looks less like a cage and more like a corral. If you examine it closely, you will note that this simplistic class of designs consists simply of a Coroplast bin or...

... commitment. As descendents of herd animals, guinea pigs do not do very well in solitary situations. As such, you must be prepared to set aside significant time each and every day as a guinea pig owner to interact with your pet – an easy and enjoyable task for animal lovers. If you are more of a...

... why they have to leave. They are going to a completely new environment and sometimes it can affect them greatly. Here are a few tips to keep in mind that will keep your pet happy on moving day. 1. Make plans before the day comes- The biggest mistake you can make is just thinking about your...

... for complaints by your neighbors. Their antics might even lead to injuries to themselves or to other people. Right now, there are two versions of the electric dog fence. Read on to find one which one will work for you and your pet. Wired Electric Fences The first type of electric fencing...

... to make your purchase of the invisible pet fence more worth it: 1. Use the boundary flags. It will be very cruel if you do not attach the boundary flags that came with the package. They serve a very important purpose, which is to visually warn your pet that they are close to a boundary zone....

... some people actually love their pets so much that they’d go to great lengths in order to groom and pimp them up to satisfy their vanity. You can put it this way: if you have children, you sure don’t want them to look unruly and dirty, right? That also goes true for people who have...

... they also have their own differences. Knowing where the dissimilarities lie will make it easier for you to decide which one is more ideal for your situation. Why They Are Similar The birdhouse and the bark collar, both from Petsafe, offer excellent methods on how to teach your dogs how to...

... Your dog can wear a lightweight receiver collar that will detect the signal emitted by the transmitter. While the collar is receiving the signal, your dog can freely play in the contained area. Once the pet approaches the boundary, a simple beep will warn him. If he doesn’t heed the beep, a...

... in the household should be involved. Not only does having a pet require being financially ready but emotionally, mentally, and physically as well. Many people decide to take on a pet only to realize that they have little time or patience for the new addition to the family. Asking yourself a few...

... through after a while. What’s This Technology About? Instead of using a physical barrier, the electric fence instead uses radio signals and electric stimulation to try and teach the dog that his freedom to walk around is limited only to inside the property. It is mainly a training tool to...

... reflect to the capability of an owner to really take care of a pet. There are several ways to keep your pet, but the best choice would be an electric dog fence. It is a safe way not just in containing your dog but also in training them not cross into other people’s property. What Is an...

... be nice to have a private e-mail assistant to complete the job after one has read the significant email? Some of the excellent Outlook add-ons work like your private e-mail assistant, such as the add-on Email Sorter Wizard. Managing an Outlook e-mail in-box can not only be done using the...

... it is still necessary to determine the goals that you wish to achieve from your feeding programme and aim to ensure the horses requirements are met as efficiently as possible. Up to 75% of an adult horse's body mass is water. If this is jeopardised it can pose a serious threat to the...

... are normal. However, you also do not want your dogs to bark non-stop. It will piss off not only you but also your neighbors and even guests. If you are planning to live in an apartment or condominium, tenants would be reluctant to accept you just because your dog cannot be kept quiet. That is...