How to shear a dog
To clipper the dog yourself at home, you need a good clipper, preferably one with a cooling system so that it doesn't get too hot. The dog should be cleaned and completely dried before clipping.
Animals
Why are dogs shorn
A clipped dog looks well groomed, especially if it is done professionally. At the dog groomer, the dog is bathed, clipped and blow-dried. In addition to appearance, there are other reasons why it is better to clip a dog.
Snake bite in dogs
How do you recognise that your dog has been bitten by a snake and how do you give the dog first aid?
What to do about Piephacke
Piephacke is the term used to describe swelling of the heel bump on the horse's hock. Piephack is usually caused by constant banging against walls or similar impacts. A piephack not only looks unsightly, but can also lead to minor lameness.
Foal lameness
Some foals contract foal lameness at the end of the first week of life. The disease is often caused by a bacterial infection of the umbilical cord. Foal lameness manifests itself through stiffness and swelling...
Measures against couching
Cribbing in horses is a bad habit, and since horses copy each other's cribbing, it can be described as contagious.
Sugar pieces for horses?
A positive event should of course be rewarded, and the best way to reward a horse is with treats. It is very common to give horses sugar cubes, which in themselves are not harmful to the horse and also taste very good to them.
Nosebleeds in horses
Bleeding from the nose can occur due to minor injuries, be a sign of overexertion or be triggered by a chronic lung disease. Nosebleeds are often seen in thoroughbreds and sport horses....
Horse language
Horses tell us what they are up to through their facial expressions, head posture and body movements. This reveals fear or aggression in particular, and the rider or carer can react accordingly.
These are the most important features of horse language:
First aid for signs of poisoning in the horse
If there are signs of poisoning, the vet must be called immediately. First aid measures can be taken until the vet arrives.