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You’ve heard of a pocket watch, but what about a pocket pet? That’s right, a pocket pet is a small, furry little pet that can fit straight in your pocket! The pets that fall into this category are animals like rats, hamsters, hedgehogs, gerbils, and their slighter larger counterparts such as chinchillas, or guinea pigs. While these pets may not require daily walks or get excited about belly rubs, they’re still fun and unique animals.
Before you decide to go out and purchase a pocket pet, it’s important that you know what type of living arrangement it needs, what it eats, if it needs exercise, and what type of veterinary care may be necessary. Each of the tiny pets listed above should be cared for just as traditional pets. To learn more about each of these pocket pets, read the articles below.
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Fractures
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Equine, Pet Health, Orthopedics
Fractures, or breaks, can potentially occur in any bone in a horse’s body. Some types of fractures, however, are more common, especially among very athletic horses, such as racehorses.
Causes of Fractures
Fractures fall into several categories:
An incomplete fracture (also known a “green stick,”
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Food and Nutrition
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Equine, Living With Your Pet, Providing Care
From your point of view, as the caregiver, it is important to familiarize your horse with being handled-and of course, it is always gratifying to have a horse with a clean and smart appearance. Feeding your horse correctly is a vital element of effective horse care. A horse's natural grazing pattern
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Exerional Rhabdomyolysis (Tying-Up)
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Equine, Pet Health, Diseases and Viruses
Horse lovers have observed this frightening disease for centuries. It’s been called azoturia, tying-up, cording up, holiday disease and Monday morning disease; the last two names reflect that symptoms are sometimes observed after hard work followed by a period of rest.
In the last couple of decades,
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Examining Your Horse
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Equine, Choosing Your Pet, Horses
Even if you fall in love with the horse, do not buy it before the animal has been thoroughly examined by a veterinarian with experience in performing purchase examinations. Long-time horse owners almost always have a veterinarian examine any animal before purchase and first-time owners should certainly
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Why Turnout is Essential Your Horse
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Newsletter Library
Could your horse's health suffer if it spends too much time indoors?
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Is Your Horse Showing Signs of Problems in its Hind Legs?
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Newsletter Library, Equine
Do you know the common causes of hind leg problems in horses?
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Signs That Your Horse is Stressed
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Newsletter Library, Equine
Can you recognize the signs of stress in your horse?
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Facts to Help You Care for Your Foal
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Newsletter Library, Equine
Do you know these foal facts?
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Managing Equine Asthma
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Newsletter Library, Equine
Does your horse have equine asthma? These tips will help you relieve asthma symptoms.
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Your Senior Horse and Exercising
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Newsletter Library, Equine
Do you know how much exercise your older horse needs?
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Horseback Riding in the Winter
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Newsletter Library, Equine
Are you planning to ride your horse this winter? Check out these safety tips.
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Your Winter Horse Care Checklist
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Newsletter Library, Equine
How prepared is your horse for winter weather?
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Anxiety in Horses
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Newsletter Library, Equine
Are you worried about your anxious horse? Try a few of these suggestions.
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Pregnancy in Horses
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Newsletter Library, Equine
Is your horse pregnant? A little extra care and attention will help keep your mare healthy during the pregnancy.
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How to Treat Eye Infections in Horses
Category:
Newsletter Library, Equine
Do you know the signs of an eye infection in your horse?
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Caring For Your Horse in Hot Weather
Category:
Newsletter Library, Equine
Improving your horse's comfort during hot, humid days can be as simple as following these tips.
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