Animal Health Tips from a Young Farmer

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Healthy, Happy, And Hydrated: The Dangers Of Dehydration

Caring for your dog can be challenging at times. Not only will you need to feed, walk, and train this new family member, but your dog will also require periodic medical care to keep them healthy and happy for many years to come. Certain conditions will display noticeable signs, allowing you to seek out medical care quickly. However, other health concerns may not as noticeable. Although surprising, dehydration is a common problem that can become life threatening quickly, especially if your dog loses 12 percent or more of its body weight in water.…

4 Features To Look For When Choosing A New Veterinarian For Your Puppy

Even if your puppy never needs emergency care as they grow up, regular check-ups at the veterinarian are crucial, as they’ll help you gauge how the pooch is progressing and will optimize the chance that a underlying illness is caught before it becomes too serious to treat. Here are four important features to look for when choosing a new veterinarian to provide your puppy with long-term care: 24-Hour Emergency Care…

My family lived on a farm when I was growing up, and now that I am older and live on my own in the city, I really miss the animals! My parents kept chickens, pigs, and cows, and I learned lot about caring for animals while I helped them tend to the animals. Of course, we had a few fun pets, too, including our Collie dog who I had lots of fun teaching tricks, and a couple of cats. I had a hamster for a couple of years, and our cats loved watching him run around in his cage! I still love animals, so I decided to create a blog to share animal care tips based on what I learned on the farm growing up and additional experiences as an adult. I hope anyone with a pet will come back frequently, especially new pet owners!