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Many dogs suffer from separation anxiety, and it can be heartbreaking to see your dog go through that as an owner. While it's impractical to stay home with your dog 24/7/365 when you have to go to work or tend to other responsibilities, there are ways that you can help your dog feel calmer when it comes a time that you have to be apart. Determine the Possible Cause: There are a variety of reasons why your dog might be having separation anxiety. Some of those reasons include: a past traumatic event major changes in their daily routine (constant) loud...

Though it seems old man winter is a bit more stubborn about releasing his grip this year, he will let go eventually so you can start gardening. Be ready to hit the ground running this spring by following these April gardening tips. Plan Your Year If you haven't already laid out your plan for the upcoming gardening season, you still have a bit of time left. Here are some tasks that you will want to have finished in April if you hope to stay on top of things: Order (maybe with rush delivery) or pick out bulbs. Start seedlings to...

As the weather turns warmer, plenty of poultry raisers begin to hatch new chicks. To have the best possible crop of surviving chicks, there are a few diseases that you need to be aware of, how to cure them and how to prevent them from wiping out your brood. Fowl Pox Wart-like growth on infected birds along with cankers in the mouth and slow growth are symptoms of fowl pox. This is a virus spread by mosquitoes. There is no treatment once the chicks are infected, but prevention through vaccines and mosquito control is possible. Marek's Disease Lameness, paralysis, labored...

When most of our time in the day is spent mucking or maintaining stalls, it becomes quite clear that there is a problem with our choice of bedding. If you notice bedding being impacted with feces, the cage floor becoming damaged or a strong smell of ammonia in the air, then it may be time to change the type of bedding you're using. What to Consider Since each bedding type may work differently per situation, you will need to consider which species of animals you have, what type of enclosure they're in and how you will be using the bedding...

Aaah, a trip to the dog park. Sounds fun, right? But what if there is an ill-mannered dog who bullies and their human pack-member is clueless? Here's how to handle tricky canine social situations like a pro. No Bad Dogs: First of all, there are no bad dogs, just clueless human handlers. As soon as you recognize the signs that your own dog is uncomfortable (no tail wags or play bows), step in. With a firm "No" directed at the bully, along with a motion indicating it should move off, you communicate that your dog is off limits. Lead your...