Mar
By Dr. Steven Allday Also referred to as Osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease is characterized by inflammation of a joint due to deterioration of the cartilage at the end caps of the contacted bones. The amount of destruction of this cartilage determines the degree of arthritis and arthritic changes to the joint and has tremendous bearing […]
Feb
It can be difficult to determine a healthy weight for your dog. While there are special breed specific guidelines you can follow, it becomes increasing difficult if you have a mixed breed dog, and even more so if you don’t know what those breeds are. We have put together some tips and tricks to hopefully […]
Jan
By Christian Ackman As horse owners and care takers, we always want to do what is best for our horses. This is especially true in the winter. We are cold, so surely the horses are too, right? While it makes sense to us, that is not always the case. We have put together some blanketing […]
Jan
Last week I celebrated my puppy’s first birthday! Jack turned one, and I wanted to make him and his canine pals a special treat. After researching the options, I selected a Peanut Butter & Apple “pup” cake recipe. The ingredients were simple, inexpensive, and dog friendly. While it sounded bland to me, each dog who […]
Sep
Don’t Let Them Rip You Off: The Skeptic’s Guide to Buying Horse Supplements By Dr. Steve Allday A trip down the horse supplement aisle at your local tack store will reveal enough health claims to make your head spin. If you believed what’s written on the side of every bottle, you’d think these products could make […]
Sep
You may not realize it, but there is discrimination when choosing which pet to adopt. On average, it takes a black dog or cat four times longer to find its forever home than a colored animal. There are many theories why black pets are harder to adopt, but in my opinion, it’s due to a […]
Aug
By Dr. Steven Allday, DVM In a lot of ways, taking care of a sick horse can be a lot like taking care of a sick toddler. You can tell they’re hurting, but they don’t have the words to tell you what’s wrong. It’s up to us as their caretakers, to read the sometimes very […]
Aug
Dog parks are becoming increasingly popular across the nation. Here are some pros and cons of taking your dog to dog parks. Dog parks are becoming increasingly popular across the nation. The large outdoor areas can be a great tool in keeping your dog happy and healthy. The open areas allow your dog to enjoy […]