Hay Before Grain - The Great Debate
Filed Under Pets | Posted on March 19, 2008
Novice horse owners often make the mistake of disregarding the order in which they provide food for their horses. After all, the stuff is all going to the same place, right? In actuality, these people are making a huge mistake. A horse’s digestive system is a very volatile thing. Horse owners must manage the way that they feed their horses if they expect peak performance when it comes time to ride the horse. With that in mind, does it really matter if the horse eats grain first or hay first? The answer is a certain yes.
Garlic - Good For Horses?
Filed Under Pets | Posted on March 7, 2008
The relatively new practice of feeding garlic to horses in an attempt to help with respiratory health has come under fire in recent months. Because garlic has strong antibacterial aspects, some horse owners are hopeful that it is a miracle cure for many horse ailments. There are many in the horse world with doubts about the product, though. A line has been drawn in the proverbial sand as some see it as effective, while others call the herb a toxic horse killer.
Declawing Your Cat
Filed Under Pets | Posted on February 26, 2008
Removing your cat’s nails is not the only choice in your battle against cat scratching. There are many alternatives to this surgical procedure.
The claws of a feline serve many purposes, most of which are overlooked by owners who just want to protect their belongings. Claws are not just a device for scratching. They are a multi-purpose tool that cats use for many things, such as balance, climbing, defense, kneading, playing, and self-expression.
Tips To Maintaining Weight
Filed Under Pets | Posted on February 24, 2008
Weight control is one of the most important issues facing many horse owners. Fat, lazy horses are simply unhealthy horses and they are more likely to live a shorter life than their in shape brethren. How do you control a horse’s weight, while still providing him with the right amount of food and vitamins? It is a delicate balance between healthy and obese, but these are a few ways to walk that line.
Hay Before Grain - The Great Debate
Filed Under Pets | Posted on February 19, 2008
Novice horse owners often make the mistake of disregarding the order in which they provide food for their horses. After all, the stuff is all going to the same place, right? In actuality, these people are making a huge mistake. A horse’s digestive system is a very volatile thing. Horse owners must manage the way that they feed their horses if they expect peak performance when it comes time to ride the horse. With that in mind, does it really matter if the horse eats grain first or hay first? The answer is a certain yes.
Tips To Maintaining Weight
Filed Under Pets | Posted on February 11, 2008
Weight control is one of the most important issues facing many horse owners. Fat, lazy horses are simply unhealthy horses and they are more likely to live a shorter life than their in shape brethren. How do you control a horse’s weight, while still providing him with the right amount of food and vitamins? It is a delicate balance between healthy and obese, but these are a few ways to walk that line.
Expensive Food Is Worth The Cost
Filed Under Pets | Posted on February 3, 2008
Buying a horse is a huge responsibility and requires a commitment of both time and finances. After you have bought the horse, the commitment isn’t over. There is still quite a bit to be done. If you want a horse that performs at a high level, you must continue to open the wallet for his sake.
Food Rewards For Training Your Performing Parrot
Filed Under Pets | Posted on January 29, 2008
If you have given it a lot of thought and you’re not sure what treat your pet bird likes, then you need to create a desire in your parrot to have a certain treat. Start by offering a small amount of the treat food with the parrots regular food each day. When you see the bird beginning to eat the treat before he goes to his regular food you have done it! Now you can stop offering the treat with the bird’s regular meals, and only use it as a reward during training sessions. The following is not a complete list of foods that you can use for rewards, but it is a great place to start.
Food Rewards For Training Your Performing Parrot
Filed Under Pets | Posted on January 23, 2008
If you have given it a lot of thought and you’re not sure what treat your pet bird likes, then you need to create a desire in your parrot to have a certain treat. Start by offering a small amount of the treat food with the parrots regular food each day. When you see the bird beginning to eat the treat before he goes to his regular food you have done it! Now you can stop offering the treat with the bird’s regular meals, and only use it as a reward during training sessions. The following is not a complete list of foods that you can use for rewards, but it is a great place to start.
Salt Block Basics
Filed Under Pets | Posted on January 21, 2008
Salt blocks are an essential part of a horse’s nutrition plan. For both the most active and least active horses, having a steady dose of sodium does the body well. For horse owners that want their horses to be able to go for extended rides, there should be an extra emphasis on salt blocks. There are many different brands of salt blocks, though. Each one brings a little something different to the table, so depending upon your horse, you will want to choose the salt block that best fits their needs.