Newborns evoke a smile and the birth of a foal is no different.  Horse owners greatly anticipate the birth of a foal and are wise to prepare the mare for the birth. “On average, a mare is pregnant 340 days before giving birth,” said Dr. Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College of ...

By JENNIFER FORKER For The Associated Press For the next few months, thousands of dogs will be running across Alaska and Canada in several long-distance sled-dog races. To compete, most will need to wear booties to protect their feet from rough, icy terrain. This begs the question: Do household dogs need to wear booties when strolling or hiking ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Human medications including dropped pills sickened more pets in the United States last year than any other toxin. It’s the third year in a row that human medications top the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ list of top 10 toxins, which was recently released. Over-the-counter medicines with ibuprofen and ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Heather Lombardi paid nearly $300 to fly Snickers, an 11-week-old, 3-pound hairless kitten, from Utah to Connecticut in climate-controlled air cargo. By the time kitten and owner united, Snickers was icy cold and couldn’t move her head or paws, Lombardi said. The kitten died a short time later. “I feel so guilty. We ...

Cold winds and changing winter weather may not seem like contributing factors for equine colic.  However, these conditions can foster changes in routine and eating habits that may affect the well being of your horse. “A common winter time equine health concern is colic,” said Dr. Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M College ...