Most horsemen have seen one: a beautiful, well-built horse that is just glowing with health but missing its tail. Sometimes broodmares have been known to lose their tails to mouthy foal that are ready to be weaned and sometimes horses will rub their...
When you mention dachshunds to most Americans, they quickly think of the smooth-coat dachshund that is one of the top favored breeds according to the American Kennel Club. However, if you visit Germany, where the dachshund ("badger hound") was developed...
Many dogs suffer from skin conditions that cause itching and pain. Some canine skin problems are the result of a health condition that must be corrected with medication. However, most canine skin irritations can easily be avoided by diet, dog care and...
Cardigan Welsh Corgis are the descendants of Swedish Vallhunds which the Vikings brought to Wales in the 800s. They are gentle, good natured animals with a loyal and obedient temperament. They are eager to please and respond well to considerate, well...
It's quite the adventure to bathe a dog. It takes a little more planning and care to bathe an older dog. For many of us, our dogs are a part of the family and special attention helps make bathing your older dog an enjoyable event for both you and your...
Tropical, freshwater fish are pretty to look at, but the aquarium needs to be properly maintained. Part of regular maintenance is changing out the water. It is recommended that you change out 1/2 to 2/3 of the water in your aquarium every two to three...
Hi, I'm Kelli on behalf of Expert Village. I'm going to show you some techniques that I use to properly care for my horses feet. So, when you are applying a conditioner, of course, you want to condition the hoof wall, which is the outer portion of the...
With a long coated breed, sometimes it can be important to condition the coat. A couple of different ways you can do that. One thing you can do is when you've given your dog a bath you can get a coat conditioner and mix it with a gallon of water so your...
The best time to untangle a dog's coat is immediately after a bath, when the hair is clean and wet and the conditions are optimal for pain-free untangling. Your dog may not enjoy this process, but it is a necessity, particularly for long-haired breeds...
If you have a long haired pet you probably already know what a chore it can be to get the tangles out of your pet's matted coat. Getting your dog or cat to hold still while you try to untangle the fur is difficult enough. Then there is the actual matted...
Guppies are livebearers who will give birth to tiny miniatures of themselves. New owners can be surprised to see these new babies, called fry, swimming freely in their aquarium. Here is what you need to know and have on hand in order to successfully...
Your horse will not shine in competition unless it looks its best from head to toe. Good horse grooming starts with a thorough clipping that keeps his coat shiny and neat. For the top shows, a professional groomer should be employed, but you can maintain...
Schnoodle dogs, a schnauzer and poodle mixture, inherit fur that is a cross between two breeds. Schnoodle coats range from a soft, wavy fur to a coarse, curly coat. Whatever the combination, most schnoodles have low maintenance fur. You can groom your...
When winning in the show ring with your horse is your goal, begin working to condition your horse far in advance of the show. Conditioning should become a part of your everyday routine and involve physical conditioning, coat conditioning, feeding and...
Gouramis are a group of very colorful and usually placid freshwater fish. They come in various sizes, from the small dwarf gourami to the larger giant gourami, which get to a whopping four inches long. They are related to bettas (Siamese fighting fish...
Hi! I'm Kelli on behalf of Expert Village and I am going to show you some techniques that I use to properly care for my horse's feet. Some supplies that we are going to use to take care of our horse's feet is a hoof pick. There is a pick on one side so...
Yorkie puppies can be difficult to groom for several reasons. They are not used to it yet, and so they may be a bit squirmy and unruly at first. Also, Yorkies have thick, beautiful hair that can grow to be as long or longer than they are tall. If you...
Historically, farmers used German Pinschers as vermin hunters and watchdogs. These dogs also helped herd livestock. German Pinschers make excellent companions and are lively, yet obedient. They have been an official breed in Germany since 1879. They don...