Equine Integrative Therapies www.HolisticHorseWorks.com There is also a DVD available to learn more about how to work on your horse yourself! April Battles travels extensively, helping horses and their owners come to a new understanding and balance of how to be able to move better together. If you are wondering why your horse is tripping, short striding, pinning ears, swishing tail when saddled or asked for the trot or canter, April can help you find the issue and what the horse needs to resolve it. Training issues – unwilling to flex at the poll, behind the bit, unwilling to extend the gait or canter on the other lead or stop quickly, a horse that turns better to one side than the other – these are all signs the horses body has restriction of motion somewhere and can not do what we ask of them. These simple yoga stretches for horse will help you identify where the problem area is and help the horse work it out. If your horse cannot do these exercises easily, please call April for help as there are deeper issues to resolve. You can have a well rounded, light on the bit, collected horse with smooth gaits and transitions that can become a fun and willing equine partner. April can be reached PST at (530) 823-7321 or April@HolisticHorseWorks.com

It may seem hard to believe, but animals can feel jealousy, and I know from firsthand experience. Every time my sister brings over her Boxer named Buddy, my Pekingese Pawz gets extremely jealous. The moment I go to pet Buddy, Pawz jumps in the way and demands my full attention. If I ignore Pawz, he will start whining and eventually start fighting with Buddy.

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Can Your Pet Get Jealous?

Although cats and dogs are the most common type of pets for most families to choose, there are other pets that can be very rewarding as well. Having a pet in the family home can fill a gap in life that otherwise may be unfilled. Pets can provide individuals with acceptance and emotional satisfaction that may be lacking in other ways. They also provide a way for families to bond together, and they can teach valuable life lessons to children.

Other pets that you may choose to share in your family home could include small animals like a hamster or guinea pig, aquatic creatures like fish, reptiles like turtles or snakes, or even large animals like a horse, pony or pet goat. All types of pets can be special to someone who cares about them.

Families that have pets share a special bond between them and their pets. The family members always have a companion to share their everyday lives with. The pet needs care and the family is brought together to provide that care for the pet. And in return, the pet gives its trust and love back to the family.

Many store-bought dog biscuits contain artificial flavoring, preservatives and additives, which are not only high in calories but can cause allergic reactions such as skin irritation and hair loss. Food allergies are the third most common type of allergy in dogs. Here is an all-natural simple doggy treat recipe without sugar, preservatives or additives for your special canine pal.

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How to Make Healthy Dog Biscuits

i am very interested in becoming an equine physical therapist, equine massage therapist, or an equine sports therapist. but i was wondering what their starting salary was and how much you could possibly make… also what kind of education is needed. i’ve tried to look this information up, but its no good.

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You needn’t be too concerned with exact amounts when giving your pet fresh or dried herbs, according to Randy Kidd, PhD, DVM, and author of Dr. Kidd’s Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Books, 2000) and Dr. Kidd’s Guide to Herbal Cat Care (Storey Books, 2000).

Absorption is limited with whole herbs compared with extracts. Plus, pets normally won’t chow down on herbs like they do on kibble. Kidd recommends giving pets anywhere from a pinch to a teaspoon of fresh or dried herbs daily, depending on their size. To increase an herb’s effectiveness, Kidd also advises taking breaks—for example, he suggests adding an herb to a pet’s diet for three weeks and then skipping it for three days.

Echinacea – (Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea) – small animals: 1 pinch large animals: 1 teaspoon

* Echinacea balances the immune system.
* Sprinkle the fresh or dried herb over food.

Eyebright – (Euphrasia spp) – 1 capsule 2x/day orally

* When taken orally, eyebright works as an astringent and anti-inflammatory.
* Use an herbal tincture or decoction as an eyewash for irritation and infection.

Licorice root – (Glycyrrhiza glabra) – small animals: 1 pinch large animals: 1 teaspoon

Canine prostate cancer is different in some respects and similar in others when compared with prostate cancer in humans. Unlike prostate cancer in humans, which is a slow progressing condition, canine prostate cancer is a highly aggressive and invasive disease. In many cases the life expectancy is barely thirty days after diagnosis.

On the other hand, it produces symptoms that are similar to prostate cancer in humans and is detected just as late. Although, the basis of the disease is the same as in humans, treatment modalities are largely different and restricted in the case of canine prostate cancer.

Cancer cells in dogs that have prostate cancer metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body like bones, lungs and lymph nodes at a fast speed. An abnormal gait is common in dogs with prostate cancer due to the affect that it has on bones.

The prostate gland encircles the urethra and its enlargement causes difficulty in urination (dysuria). Some dogs may also show symptoms such as a difficulty in passing stools or an inclination to defecate without significant production of feces due to spasms in the anal sphincter.

www.sitmeanssit.com In this daily dog training video, we see a great transition in both the owner, and the 2 little dogs that she owns and loves that is going to make her life much easier. She learned how to confidently handle the Sit Means Sit remote dog training collar pretty well for her first lesson, and should have her dogs off leash around distraction in no time! She also saw very clearly that she could give the dogs all the commands she wanted previously, but until we have the dogs attention, most words are pretty meaningless. Didn’t matter though, as we were able to fix alot of that pretty much on the first lesson. 2 small dogs on first lesson, and 1 happy owner!

Environment in kennels is far removed from what a pet dog experiences at home. Some aspects like absence of the dog owner, different feeding and exercise timings are totally new for the dog. Add to this the unfamiliar noises and smells, temperature difference, change in diet and lack of exercise and what results is a dog who is vulnerable to stress, abnormal behavior and anxiety.

If you have to kennel your dog for some reason, make sure that you plan in advance. Take time off to check up some essentials before deciding on the kennel where you are going to leave your dog. This will go a long way in relieving stress in pets during their stay in the kennel.

* Check out whether the kennel staff is properly trained or not.
* Whether the staff has enough time at hand to devote to each dog.
* Kennel design is of utmost importance. Cramped and crowded kennels are liable to cause stress.
* Whether the kennel has separate areas for sleeping and runs or not.
* The number of dogs in each block has a direct impact on the noise levels that your dog will be exposed to. Unduly high noise levels are prime stressors.
* The temperature and ventilation in the kennel should be conducive to comfortable living.
* Whether the kennel provides special care if your dog is on medication or is old or disabled.
* Last but not least, whether the kennel owner allows items from home to be left with the dog to give enough time for acclimatization to a new environment.

Elsa and Nancy – two pedigree Siamese – utilising the Litter Kwitter system to learn how to use the toilet instead of a litter tray. How clever are they?