Don’t Share Your Candy If anyone breaks out the treats before Halloween, instruct them not to share with the family pet regardless of how much he stares at them with sad eyes. Chocolate is especially problematic for pets because it can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and...

You may not realize it, but every time we see your herd, we're providing a physical examination to ensure there are no indicators of underlying health issues. Often done from afar, cattle physical examinations may include such things as whether the animal is...

With advances in care and nutrition, horses are living longer than ever. They are also maintaining active lifestyles into their late teens and early twenties, partnering with their owners to continue the activities they enjoy together. With this increased longevity...

As members of the family, pets freely roam many areas of the home and provide love and companionship. In return, they count on us to keep them happy and healthy. But keeping your pet safe takes more than a visit to the vet. It also requires a careful walkthrough of...

Most of us have heard the old adage about being "penny rich and pound foolish," and it's a fitting analogy for your pet's preventive care visits, too. It's easy for pet parents to get lackadaisical about routine visits, especially when everything appears to be going...

It doesn't matter in what part of the globe you live; tornados happen year-round. From the icy white water spouts to the yearly ones that reinforce the Midwest's reputation as 'Tornado Alley,' these forces of nature can pose considerable risk to you and your pets. But...

Cattle are subject to a myriad of parasites, all inflicting their own kind of damage, from external parasites causing skin irritation and sucking blood to internal parasites that steal nutrients from the host's intestinal tract or others that impact your herd...

Equine colic is more than just an upset stomach. Ten percent of all horses suffer from colic at least once in their lifetime, and the sickness is still a leading cause of death in horses. While the word colic refers to abdominal pain, it encompasses a multitude of...