It is officially summertime and here in South Alabama it is hot… REALLY hot!! Even if the mercury in the thermometer isn’t above 90° where you live, this is the time of year we pet parents need to be extremely vigilant to signs of dog heat exhaustion and dehydration. Overheating normally happens when a dog […]
The Responsibilities of Being a Dog Owner
Owning a dog, or being a pet parent, is not only a joy but a privilege and a responsibility. Before you consider bringing a pet into your home, think seriously about the responsibilities of being a dog owner. Some of these include: Commitment Commit to your dog for his entire life. As a dog ages, […]
Cattle Warts: The Good, The Bad, The Bumpy
I have received several calls lately from cattle producers who have cattle wart problems this year. Producers who claim they have never had wart problems before. Perhaps it is just the year for cattle warts: the stars have aligned, the weather conditions are just right, or maybe some underlying factor(s) have led to a lower […]
Top 8 Fly Masks for 2018
Summer’s here and with it comes the threat of unrelenting insects. You know the signs: tail-flipping, head nodding, feet stamping. One of the best way to protect your horse’s face, and especially its eyes, is a good fly mask. Offer your horse the best available protection with one of our Top 8 Fly Masks. With […]
How to Pick the Best Fly Mask for Your Horse
One of the first things that horse owners think of when it comes to fly control is the fly mask (that’s after fly spray, of course). At first, picking out a fly mask for your horse seems simple enough…until you see the selection of masks on Jeffers’ website. There are multiple styles and features that […]