Also known as the biologically appropriate raw food diet, the BARF diet is one of many “raw meat based” formulations that have gained significant popularity amongst pet owners in the last decade.1, 2 These diets often combine uncooked animal proteins such as meaty bones and offal with vegetables, pulses, grains, milk and eggs.3 This topic is worthy of veterinary attention as more owners start to base feeding preferences on unsubstantiated claims of nutritional benefit published extensively over…
Technology surely has reduced our dependence on their physical prowess, but their presence and emotional attachment with their care-taker can’t be counterfeit with screw and nails any time sooner. These sweet lings gives their best every day to make us feel good and hence as a pet-lover/caretaker, it becomes our moral obligation…
this section. Due to their dementia, many of the residents have fallen back into the behavior of a toddler. This mostly is visible through their inability to care for themselves and their speech. This is not to say that they cannot hold a mature or quality conversation, but to simply state that their speech has been inhibited by their dementia. For example, during my conversations with them they may repeat a story. I have found when I am in one of these conversations that I simply alter my…
Introduction Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a common disease in canines with many different complications. Some of these complications include cataracts, urinary tract infections, metabolic acidosis, nephropathy, hepatic lipidosis and liver failure (Hiblu et al., 2015). It affects middle aged to geriatric canines in the majority of cases, which are characterized by hyperglycemia, glycosuria and weight loss, which leads to deficiency of insulin. There are two types of DM in canines that are…
full potential within the Agricultural Industry. Within the Organization the opportunities of things you can do are absolutely limitless. There is something for everyone even if you aren’t super involved in agriculture. One of FFA’s best qualities is it…
For the Good of the Horse, or the Good of the People? Sports have rules. No matter the sport, it will have guidelines that tell people how to play and to keep players from cheating. Drug usage, one of the most debated sections of any rulebook, is regulated and controlled with drug testing and hefty punishments. The entire Russian track and field team was recently suspended for a “culture of cheating” through large-scale, government influenced drug usage (Keteyian). The second baseman for the…
to college. It was about freshmen year that I thought about college, and how would I get there? It all seemed like something that would take a lot of time and effort. What should I do the rest of my life? I love animals so what better job than a veterinarian? I then realized that I wanted to be a leader, and be involved in the community. I thought about that idea for awhile. How about having a job that makes a difference, a job that saves the lives of children, teens and adults. That's when I…
Making enough milk while maintaining safe practices and good animal welfare is not easy, with hard work, love, and dedication, dairy farms are able to have a successful business without jeopardizing the safety of their animals. 5 years ago, Lima Ranch was one of the many commercial dairies who struggled to keep…
Zoo, talks about how the lion cubs are cared for at the zoo. Saffoe is the curator, so he is responsible for the lions. By giving the cubs check-ups, veterinarians make sure the cubs are healthy: “Once they turn four weeks of age, we began with a very simple visual exam. Is everything in place? Do they have five digits on each paw? Or, are they in good health? Are they nice and clean? (1:24)” By providing cautious care, each lion cub will be able to grow up healthy and…
Fidele Dog food Buy Fidele dog food to ensure perfect nutrition for your pet If you own a dog as a pet and are concerned about fulfilling its nutrition needs to ensure its good health, you need to keep yourself updated about latest food products available in the market. You must understand that the pets that are provided with a good diet and daily exercise stays healthy and happy. You must feed your dog according to his or her age, exercise level, weight, etc.…