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How to Care for Cattle

Hello, my name is Steve, and if there is one thing I know about, it is looking after cattle. I grew up on a small cattle ranch in rural Australia. I used to assist my father as he went out each day to feed and care for the animals. We had frequent visits from the local vet. The vet would give the animals injections to prevent them from developing diseases, he would check the cattle for ticks and other diseases and would make recommendations about the actions we should take with sick of lame sheep. I decided to start this blog to pass on vetinary advice to others.

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Pregnancy in Dogs: Potential Complications You Need to Know About

Posted on 22 April 2021

It goes without saying that not all pregnancies are necessarily planned. This can also apply to dogs. When your dog develops the telltale signs of pregnancy (nesting behaviour, an enlargement of the mammary glands, weight gain), you'll need to take her to the vet. The pregnancy will be confirmed with a pet ultrasound, and while the impending arrival of puppies might be a surprise, it's important to be aware of complications that can mean that your dog is unable to carry the puppies to term. [Read More]