Many pet owners wonder “why does my dog have scabs?”. Well, your dog’s skin is dead and cannot protect it like human skin does. So when there is an injury to the skin, it heals very slowly and looks very dry. A scab is a thin layer of skin cells, which form over an injury. The purpose of scabs is

It’s safe to say that most people are familiar with the herb nip, the type that is dried and sold as a tea for taking scents away. For some, however, this is not an herb they are familiar with. The question many ask about nip is, does catnip work on dogs? While it is safe for cats, many dog owners

My cats, Muffy and Tux, have been a constant source of great joy for me since I got them in the beginning of 2021. In fact, when I get a new cat, one of my first concerns is to make sure it will be able to use the litter box. Cats can be finicky creatures, and some simply prefer one

Why do dogs lick the air? Just about every dog will do it at one time or another. While it is normal for them to do this, there are some other reasons why they do it that you might not have thought about. Some of the reasons why dogs will do this are to avoid being late for work, to

The most common cause of my dog having crusty scabs on his back is a harsh shampoo. Shampoos are formulated to eliminate dandruff and unwanted oils, which are by products of dog’s skin glands. In my experience, many shampoos are particularly harsh on puppies. This is because they are still trying to get used to their new dog owners. Always

HORSES is a very important force in world markets. The word horseshoe comes from the Greek for “left foot,” used to describe a kind of unit that was used in the Greek Economies of the period, and later as a unit of measurement in other countries. For those of you in doubt about the relevance of this term to equestrian