Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVN

How to

Treat a Cat with a Stuffy Nose

A stuffy nose can make your cat miserable. You can help your feline friend by first identifying the cause of its stuffy nose. Once you figure out why your cat has a stuffy nose, you can treat it with medication or by let...

How to

Build a Quail Habitat

If you are interested in keeping quail, you will need to provide a good environment for your birds. Quail will thrive better and be healthier in a habitat in which they feel safe, secure, and at home. Since quail are so...

How to

Keep Diapers on a Dog

Dogs aren’t naturally comfortable wearing diapers, so they will often pull or scratch them off. However, there are many options available to help owners keep diapers on their dogs for more than a few minutes. A belly b...

How to

Treat Diarrhea in Rabbits

Rabbits have specialized digestive systems, and are prone to issues such as diarrhea. They produce two kinds of droppings: feces and cecotropes. True diarrhea occurs when both are watery and, while rare in adult rabbits,...

How to

Find a Dog by AKC Registration Number

The American Kennel Club (AKC) keeps a lot of information on dogs registered with the organization. From a dog’s competition wins and losses to its pedigree, the AKC can help you learn a lot about your furry friend. If...

A Complete Guide to Feeding a Mother Dog After Labor

What to feed your dog after she has puppies After a mother dog gives birth, you will need to give her some extra care. Specifically, she will need to be fed and hydrated properly in order to assure that she and her puppi...

How to

Trot a Horse

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, trotting is an essential skill. Start by working on your posture, as improper form will leave both you and your horse sore. For many riders, posting the trot, or rising ...

How to Help Your Dog When They're Having a Stroke

Caring for your canine friend during and after a stroke Canine stroke caused by vestibular disease occurs most often in dogs over the age of seven. However, it can happen at any time in your dog’s life, and it’s impo...

How to

Measure Dog Height

Measuring a dog's height can be important when assessing how much it has grown over time, or when showing it in dog shows. The height measurement on a dog is done from the ground to its withers. The withers is the highes...

How to

Make a Horse Blanket

If you have a cold horse, a horse blanket may be what it needs to keep it warm under frigid weather conditions. While a horse's long coat will usually keep it warm during the cold weather, a horse will need a blanket if ...

How to

Milk a Cow

If you find yourself face-to-udder with a cow and are having a hard time getting milk, it’s because milking a cow is not as easy as it may look. Before you begin milking, secure the cow’s head so that she can’t wan...

How to

Diagnose and Treat the Cause of Deformed Cat Nails

No matter how well you take care of your cat’s claws, they may end up with a problem that causes one or more of them to be deformed. This can be due to age, trauma, or an infection. To figure out if there is something ...

How to

Use an Ehmer Sling

An “Ehmer” sling is a binding technique used by veterinarians to stabilize a dislocated hind leg in dogs. The configuration of the wrap reduces the movement of the injured leg, preventing further injury and allowing ...

How to

Deal with Common Mating Problems in Dogs

Before you decide to breed your dog, you should consider the ethics of doing so. Once you have made the decision to allow your dog to mate, you should make sure both dogs are sexually mature and that the female is in the...

How to

Treat Mastitis in a Goat

Mastitis is an inflammation of the udders, often caused by poor hygiene or trauma to the goat's skin. It can be caused by viral, bacterial, or fungal infections, though bacterial infections seem to be the most prevalent....

How to

Read Bunny Ear Signals

Rabbits are expressive animals and their characteristic, floppy ears are one of the many methods they use to share their feelings. Some postures, like pointing their ears backwards, can have multiple meanings. Thus, you ...

How to

Tell if a Goat Is Pregnant

If you're breeding goats, you often can't tell a doe is pregnant simply by looking at her. Goats can look pregnant even with they're not due to the way they digest food. To know for sure if your goat is pregnant, you nee...

How to

Halt a Horse

Learning to stop the horse is the first step to becoming a great horseback rider. This will help you establish a bond with your horse, and is a relatively easy technique to learn for beginners. Halting happens in three s...

How to

Wrap a Dog Paw

It can be stressful if your dog hurts its paw! Fortunately, you can quickly take steps to help them out by wrapping up the injured area. When wrapping a paw you will need to apply several layers of protection, including ...

How to

Harness a Horse

A horse harness allows the horse to pull either a cart or carriages. To harness a horse, first put the collar around the horse’s head or the breast strap around the chest. Put the saddle and breeching around the horse�...