“Rhino” refers to rhinopneumonitis, which is the near equivalent of a common cold for horses. However, it is likely closer to resembling COVID-19 in that this mostly harmless infection also has a dark and deadly side. Rhino arises after exposure to the equine herpes virus strains EHV-1 and EHV-4, which can go beyond the respiratory […]
Nothing keeps a dog or cat vet in Cannon Falls, MN busy like the holiday season. While taking care of your pets is fulfilling for us, it is frequently terrifying or dangerous for your pets. Fortunately, you can take small steps to make the season safe (and perhaps even fun) for them as well. Here […]
Deworming refers to removing parasites in your horse’s digestive system. Horses catch worms when they are grazing with previously infected horses, who infect the soil with their manure. As your horse eats grass, they catch the worms by ingesting them. Since pastures can remain infected for years, deworming becomes a regular horse care routine that […]
Halloween is the busiest time of year for pet poison helplines and emergency vet clinics. Pets frequently get into candy bags and crumpled costumes to access things that are simply not good for them. If you’d like to avoid any giant bills to your dog vet or cat vet in Cannon Falls, MN this year, […]
Unless your colt is gifted with athleticism, talent and genetic greatness that will set him up for a breeding career, you should look at gelding him young. This will make training and keeping him easier, and he will enjoy a better social life (since he can be turned out with other horses, including fertile mares). […]
