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Dog Exercise Plan

| Posted in Dogs |

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The importance of dog exercise has been proven a necessity to our pet dogs as much as humans need it too. So if we think it is enough that we feed them properly, provide their basic needs, and give them “occasional” walks, we are very wrong. Generally, a dog needs plenty of exercise. The bigger the dog, the more he has to. In addition, if you think you cannot give your dog a good exercise on a daily basis, maybe you should also find another pet to take care of.
What are the benefits of giving adequate exercise to your dogs? Well it could make them healthier and happier at the same time. Happier in terms that, this gives you more opportunity to have bonding moments with your dog. Another thing is they become more social especially in public places and will be calmer at home and less restless when left alone.

However, how much exercise does your dog needs? The answer would depend on three factors including the age, size, and type of breed. When it comes to age, the younger ones require daily exercise. This will help them to properly develop their muscles and release energy in order to moderate its level. Not being able to release this energy will lead the dogs to destructive behaviors such as chewing or digging. The mature ones, on the other hand needs lesser for they possess lower energy levels compared to the younger ones.
Size does not really specify the amount of exercise your dog needs. Many larger breeds would just sit and relax all day rather go out and run. Still, they would need their daily exercise. A one or two 30-minute daily walks will do.
Lastly, but not the least, would be the type of your dog’s breed. For example, dogs that were bred to herd like Border collie, German shepherd, and Australian Cattle Dog or originally bred to hunt like the Beagle, Retriever, and German Hunt Terrier, requires daily exercise. While sled dogs like the Siberian husky, Samoyed, and Alaskan malamute also needs to be exercised on a regular basis for they possess the same high-level energy with that of herding and hunting dogs.
Maybe this article would prove that exercise is beneficial for anyone who does it on a regular basis, whether human or animals, both needed physical activities in order to use up the energy stored in our bodies and thus help in our normal body circulation.

Preparing Equine Emergency Kit

| Posted in Emergency Kit |

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Horse owners should be prepared at all cost especially for medical emergencies. Whether you are the calm or panicking type, it is a strong recommendation that your stable gear has an equine emergency kit in it, just like a first aid kit in your own home. However, how does it differ with the latter? Let us enumerate the items that should be included in our kit.
For the kit itself, we could use a sturdy box with a good fitting clasp and a handle, something like a fishing tackle box will do. Write down the items contained in your kit in alphabetical order as well as their expiration dates, so if an emergency comes, you would not be in a panic to think or to find what are the items inside your kit.
Items that should present include the following:
pack cotton gauze wraps
gauze squares
cotton sheet leg wraps
flannel wraps
unscented sanitary pads which are useful for wound dressings
vet wrap for proper bandaging
splint material such as a PVC pipe, towels, cold packs, duct tapes, horse blanket or a cooler to help animals in shock
thermometer
a stethoscope if possible and if you know how to use it
2 pairs of scissors (one with a wide blunt end and the other, small and pointed)
Forceps
Tweezers
Flashlight
wire cutters
wound wash
ointments for different wounds
insect repellents
rubbing alcohol to act as disinfectant
poultices
electrolytes
epsom salts for hoof pain
hoof pick
shoe puller
syringes with different sizes so you’ll have one for various uses
Mentioned above will help the horse owner apply first aid to their pets in time of need that is why making sure of its supply is important to avoid unwanted events in the future. Other items can also be added depending on the horse owner’s desire.