Early socialization is important for puppies and will help insure that your puppy grows into a well-adjusted happy adult dog.
Money-Saving Pet Care Tips
Save money while taking great care of pet by knowing where to avoid cost-cutting measures and where to employ them.
Parasites in Dogs and Cats: How Do I Know if My Pet Has Worms?
Though worms can sometimes be seen in the feces of dogs and cats, the best way to check your pet for parasites is by having your veterinarian check the feces.
Helping Dogs with Thunderstorm, Firework or Other Noise Phobias
Dogs with phobias to thunderstorms, fireworks or other noises can become frantic enough to injure themselves. Get tips on dealing with these phobias for your dog.
Five Tips for Keeping Your Pet Healthy and Happy
No matter what type of pet you own, you want to keep him as healthy and happy as you can. Here are five tips that will help keep your dog or cat healthy.
Dogs and Babies: Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby
Preparing your dog for a new baby takes some advanced planning but, with a little effort, your dog and baby can learn to get along.
Dog Bite Prevention Tips for Kids and Parents
Dog bites are serious injuries, especially for children. Avoid a tragedy and learn these simple dog bite prevention tips you can easily teach your kids.
Springtime Dangers for Dogs and Cats
There are numerous dangers for dogs and cats that occur in the spring of the year.
Hairballs in Cats: When Normal Turns Dangerous
Most people think that hairballs in cats are normal. And to some extent, they are. But they can also become dangerous or be a sign of illness in cats.
Mail-Order Baby Chicks Arrive at the Ranch
Our mail-order baby chicks have arrived at the ranch! We ordered from Hoovers Hatchery Poultry and ordered 80 chicks. We are splitting them with my in-laws so I’m not putting 80 chickens in the backyard, don’t worry. We have 40 Cornish Cross which will go into the freezer the end of May, and 40 heavy-layer […]
Dragging the Pasture – Old Tractors and Feeders
This is spring at the ranch. Plans for the coming year. Preparation. Disking (plowing), dragging, new life, new plants…..I believe Spring has the most hope of any season and I adore it.
Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme disease is a common problem in some parts of the United States. Lyme disease can infect both dogs and people. The disease requires the bite of a tick to be transmitted. What Are the Symptoms of Lyme Disease in Dogs The most common symptoms seen in canine Lyme disease are: swollen painful joints lameness […]
