Almost every American has encountered a dog at one point or another. For most of us, dogs are “normal”, run of the mill pets. They have nothing in common with horses, who people unfamiliar with equines — that is, a large chunk of the population — find borderline exotic. Horses are livestock, big and often used for actual work; whereas most of the time, dogs are “luxury” companion pets, bred simply to be our good friends. They aren’t similar to each other — or are they? Those of us who’ve owned horses and dogs alike can attest that the two animals have much in common. Both are remarkably social. While dogs are descended from wolves, who live in packs, horses are known to be drawn into herds. Dogs find companionship in humans great, but they love it even more when they have another dog to be “friends” with. Horses, on the other hand, are highly recommended by experts to live in groups — they hate being lonely. Both, however, are known to bond with their owners to an intense degree. Horses and their riders literally have to communicate with one another during every ride, and like dogs, equines are remarkably intelligent. And of course, we get attached in return — which is why we need to treat the health and safety of our four-legged friends with the utmost concern. Horses and dogs may not share the same illnesses, but they do both require the need of great veterinary clinical diagnostics experts. With the right care, you’ll have your beloved pets around for a long time to come.
Buying Horses And Dogs: What To Look For
An estimated 2 million Americans own horses, though often those who do own more than one. Comparatively, it’s believed that 70 to 80 million dogs are owned across the country, with 74 to 96 million cats owned in the United States. Both dogs and horses can be rescued if need be, though dog recues are obviously more prevalent than horse rescues. Though we recommend that you rescue if you can, sometimes people seek out specific breeds of dogs and horses with certain reasons in mind. With that being said, if you’re smart about the animal you buy, you will be less likely to need veterinary laboratory procedures in the future. Keep in mind that you need to buy from a reputable breeder, and look carefully at the pedigrees of both. While dogs are often bought as puppies and horses as trained adults, in the cases of adults you must take conformation in mind. In both dogs and horses, poor conformation can be a sign of underlying health issues.
Health Problems In Horses: What To Look For
While it’s easy to take a dog to a vet, it can be difficult to have your horse seen by a veterinary diagnostics expert. Often, vets have to come to see the horses, making “house calls”. As such, it can be a while before a horse is diagnosed — unless the owner catches the symptoms early. Horses are often called inapparent carriers. When it comes to the equine infectious anemia virus antibody, they often show no symptoms for months, surviving with the virus. This is because they have “less” of the virus in their bodies than other horses, with only one in six million horseflies picking up the virus from the blood of such animals. But it’s still an issue, and veterinary clinical diagnostics tests must be run to ensure that your horse doesn’t have this disease.
Dogs: Seeking Out Symptoms
Dogs tend to be more symptomatic than horses, and easier for veterinary clinical diagnostics experts to diagnose. It’s estimated that one million American dogs are heartworm positive each year. Symptoms can include a persistent cough, fatigue, weight loss, and a decreased appetite. If your dog is showing these symptoms, make sure veterinary clinical diagnostics tests are run as soon as possible. These tests could save lives.