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What Is IBS? Symptoms Causes Diagnosing Treatment Prognosis Prevention Frequently Asked Questions While uncommon, dogs can develop irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a series of gastrointestinal symptoms usually related to stress. IBS is characterized by chronic or intermittent bouts of diarrhea, vomiting, and constipation. Environmental stressors, anxiety, and poor diet can cause or exacerbate IBS in your dog. A vet will diagnose IBS through a process of elimination, and treatment typically revolves around stress management....

What Are Lice? Symptoms Causes Diagnosing Treatment Prognosis Prevention Lice are widespread parasitic pests that can infest many animals’ coats, including horses. They typically target horses that live in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions or those that are stressed for any number of reasons. There are two species of lice and the distinction is how they feed: one species feeds through biting and chewing on hair and dead skin, while the other feeds through sucking the blood of the host animal....

History and Origins Size Breeding and Uses Colors and Markings Characteristics Diet and Nutrition Health and Behavior Grooming Notable Horses Mustang for You Adopt or Buy More Horse Breeds Versatile, hardy, and intelligent, there’s a lot to love about the mustang. This true American breed has a rich history and can make a phenomenal riding partner with proper training. Mustang Horse History and Origins Today, mustangs live wild in the western United States....

Body Temperature Abnormal Temperature Heart Rate Abnormal Heart Rate Respiratory Rate Abnormal Respiratory Rate Just like people, dogs have a normal range for body temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate. These things help to regulate a dog’s bodily functions but can also change when there is a problem. Knowing what readings are normal for a dog and what it could mean if they aren’t is good for any dog owner to understand....

What Is Popeye Disease? Symptoms Causes Diagnosing Treatment Prognosis Prevention Popeye disease is a condition in which a fish’s eye swells and bulges from the socket. The eyes may also appear cloudy. When left untreated, popeye disease can cause a fish to lose its eyesight or even result in the loss of an eye. Fish popeye has several potential causes, including infection, injury, and poor water condition. You can usually treat popeye in fish, but the treatment depends on the cause....

Escherichia coli (E. coli) can affect dogs, cats, and humans, and it can spread from animal to human or from human to animal. The bacteria is one of the most common types found in the world, and it is a normal inhabitant of the gastrointestinal tract of all animals. Under certain circumstances, this bacteria can also be responsible for causing disease. Enterotoxigenic E. coli, for instance, is an example of one type of E....

Characteristics Breed History Care Health Problems Appearance Diet and Nutrition Where to Adopt or Buy Serval Cat Overview Further Research The spotted serval cat is a long-legged African wild cat that can be kept as an exotic pet, but it needs a lot of room to play and a diet consisting of whole prey. To keep these cats healthy and happy, serval owners must provide large outdoor enclosures in locations that stay warm year-round....

History Temperament Speech and Vocalizations Colors and Markings Care Health Issues Diet and Nutrition Exercise Where to Adopt or Buy Further Research The sulphur-crested cockatoo is one of the largest of the several species of beautiful white cockatoos. It is a different species than the lesser sulphur-crested cockatoo. Although spectacular in appearance, this huge, active parrot is brilliant, long-lived, and noisy; and it is very challenging to keep as a pet....

A majority of pet dogs are overweight or obese, putting them at an increased risk of arthritis, liver disease, heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. Managing your dog’s weight, either through diet or activity, can make their lives longer and happier. “Every extra ounce or pound can shorten their lifespans and lead to serious health problems in the future,” Lindsey Bullen, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition), and a board-certified veterinary nutritionist at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, D....

A lick mat is a surface, typically around the size of a plate, with patterned nubs (silicone, plastic, or rubber). It can be used to calm your dog—offering a stimulating surface to interact with—or as a way to serve them treats with a side of enrichment. By spreading a soft snack onto the mat, your dog will be drawn to interact with the mat, licking and searching around the knobby obstacles....

Hybrid dogs, often called designer dogs, are the result of controlled cross-breeding between two purebred dogs. A hybrid can also refer to the genetic crossing of a dog and a wolf (usually called a wolf hybrid or a wolf-dog). But the term “designer dog” typically refers to the offspring of two purebred dogs of different breeds. It is believed that the “designer” term arose after many celebrities showed interest in hybrid dogs....

Diarrhea, or excessively loose stool, is a sign that something is wrong with your horse’s health. Unless the problem clears up within about a day, you should call your veterinarian. A horse can very quickly become dehydrated when it has diarrhea, and dehydration can cause colic, a potentially life-threatening abdominal condition. The underlying cause of your horse’s diarrhea may be a serious health problem that can be difficult for you to identify on your own....

Whether you’re looking for a sweet way to honor your Greek heritage, throwing it back to fascinating Greek mythology, or paying homage to your favorite Greek food, Greek culture is jam-packed with awesome inspiration for dog names. Not sure where to begin? We’ve rounded up 40 of the best dog names inspired by Greek culture and history. Opa! Top Greek Names for Dogs Unsurprisingly, many of the most popular Greek dog names come from Greek mythology....

Some of the oldest dog breeds can be traced back to ancient Egypt. It’s often suggested that it was the ancient Egyptians that domesticated dogs. A tomb dating back to 3500 BC shows a painting of a man walking a dog on a leash. These dogs closely resemble the ancient civilization’s hieroglyphs and tomb drawings of Egypt’s iconic dogs. Some of these ancient dogs have developed into the native Egyptian dog breeds that we know today, including the basenji, saluki, pharoah hound, and Ibizan hound....

The Top British Dog Names Naming Tips Pop Culture Names GOT Wolf Names Royal Family Names Geographical Names British Slang Names Feeling positively chuffed over your newest furry family member? Whether you’re an anglophile, a royal family fan, or a British culture and history buff, the United Kingdom offers plenty of inspiration for naming your dog. Don’t worry—you don’t need to own an English bulldog or a Scottish terrier to nick a brill name from across the pond....

Although they’re often portrayed on TV and in the movies, it can be hard to fully appreciate just how brave, courageous, and heroic a search and rescue (or SAR) dog can be. Search and rescue dogs are disciplined, life-saving canines that are sharply trained to spring into action in the case of a crisis situation, whether it’s identifying human remains, finding a missing child, or seeking out evidence to help solve a crime....

Drill riding or equestrian drill riding is a team activity. It originated with mounted military units as a way to practice skills. There are competitions for drill riding, but drill riders don’t always compete. Some, like the famous Royal Canadian Mounted Police, participate in events to entertain the audience. And not all drill teams are mounted. There are also driving drill teams. Teams can range from four to over twenty. They may use western, English, parade or any other type of tack, or some ride bareback with no tack at all....

Dogs are known for sharp, strong teeth and powerful jaws that are capable of much destruction. Dogs use their teeth and jaws to eat food, carry objects, and play with toys. In the wild, their teeth and jaws enabled them to capture and eat prey. Today’s domesticated house dog still needs healthy teeth to fulfill the instinctive need for chewing. However, life sometimes has a negative impact on the oral health of dogs....

Experts haven’t identified a single purpose of a bird’s cere, but most think it has to do with the bird’s sense of smell. And, as it turns out, it can also be a pretty good indicator of a bird’s sex. Males have a darker colored cere than females. The issue with consistency in this indication is that lighter-colored birds have a lighter-colored cere, so while, in theory, cere color is a fairly good indicator of the sex of the bird, it isn’t that way in all cases....

Have you ever seen a dog take a bow on cue? It’s pretty adorable. Dogs enjoy tricks because they get lots of positive attention. If you can train it to sit and stay, you can easily train your dog to take a bow on command. To take a bow, your dog leans down with its “elbows” and chest touching the ground while its rear end stays up. This is the perfect finishing touch when showing off all your dog’s tricks....