West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne virus, was detected for the first time in the United States in August 1999. When a mosquito bites a bird carrying the West Nile virus, the mosquito then becomes infected. This infected mosquito can then feeds on horses thereby infecting them with WNV.

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The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (www.apdt.com) is thrilled to announce the 4th Annual National Train Your Dog Month 2013. It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks. Proper training builds a better the line of communication between us and our pets. One of the greatest joys of dog...
Owning any type of pet can be expensive when viewed over the course of an animal’s life, but with a conscious effort geared toward saving there are ways to spend less money on pet care without having a negative impact on your pet’s health.
A horse’s ears can say a lot about the animal. They can be pinned, indicating the horse is upset; droopy, signaling a sleepy animal; or pricked, showing high alert. Typically, the ears on a healthy horse do not require much care, but there are a few things you can do to ensure that the ears...
Comfortis is a popular flea medication that helps kill adult fleas. Until now Comfortis has only been available for dogs 5 lbs to 120 lbs.