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FELINE INAPPROPRIATE ELIMINATION–THINKING OUTSIDE THE LITTER BOX

Inappropriate elimination, or urinating outside of the litter box, is one of the most common problems noted by indoor cat owners. Currently, it is a dominant reason for owners to surrender their cats at a shelter.

While it is a frustrating issue, inappropriate urination can stem from a number of underlying causes, including behavioral or medical problems.

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A HORSE FOR CHRISTMAS

Courtesy of SmartPak

As any horse-crazy child can attest, the greatest Christmas gift one could ever receive is an equine friend. Several SmartPak employees share their fond memories  with Horseman’s News of getting a horse or pony for Christmas. Have you ever received a horse as a gift? 

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AQHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW WRAP-UP

Courtesy of American Quarter Horse Association

Nearly 4,500 entries converged at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City to vie for the AQHA’s coveted golden globes and more than $2.3 million in purse and prizes.

That’s a wrap on the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show! 

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BETWEEN ROPINGS

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Working the log with your tie-down horse

A tie-down horse is different from a team-roping horse because he has to know how to work by himself and know what he’s doing.

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COLD WEATHER CHALLENGES FOR HORSES WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily

Make winter easy on your horse with osteoarthritis with these tips Winter brings difficulties to horse owners, but it also brings its own set of challenges to horses with osteoarthritis (OA). Plunging temperatures, deep snow and freezing rain are difficult enough for humans and horses to deal with, but did you know that even a change in barometric pressure may trigger joint discomfort?

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EPM: UNDERSTANDING THIS DEBILITATING DISEASE

Courtesy of AAEP

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a master of disguise. This serious disease can be difficult to diagnose because its signs often mimic other health problems in the horse and signs can range from mild to severe.

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