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Can a Cat Eat Only Dry Kibble? Better Not
Cat food contains protein, lecithin, vitamins and more, and should be a cat's staple — but long-term single-brand feeding or kibble-only diets risk vitamin deficiency and imbalance. Here is why.
Breeding Buck Feeding Techniques
Though few in number, breeding bucks decide the herd's performance and quality, since their main job is mating, so they are held to a higher standard. Beyond the buck's own condition, keeping his fertility high needs better management. Here we introduce some buck-feeding techniques.
How to Supplement a Breeding Rabbit’s Nutrition?
Keeping a breeder's nutrition balanced is key to quality, yet you must avoid overfeeding and obesity. How should owners supplement a breeder's diet? Read on with us.
What Causes Doe Miscarriage and How to Prevent It?
Owners may assume miscarriage means illness, but it also ties to nutrient lack and poor feeding. This article explains the causes.
What Are the Signs of Nutritional Imbalance in a Doe?
A doe's imbalance includes deficiency, excess, and imbalance. What are the signs of each? Read on for details.
Common Causes of Stomatitis in Dogs and Cats
Stomatitis is a common oral disease in pets, but what causes it? Here we explain.
What Is a Non-Pregnant Doe Rabbit? Key Management Points
A non-pregnant (resting) doe is one from weaning her litter to the next successful mating. The rest period varies with the breeding system. A shorter rest improves farm profitability. This article explains how to manage a resting doe.
What Factors Affect a Doe Rabbit’s Fertility?
Rabbits can breed year-round with only about a month of pregnancy, so fertility should be high - but it is not, due to many factors such as failure to conceive and early embryo death. This article focuses on these two factors.
What Do Different Trace Elements Do for a Dog’s Body?
Lack of trace elements shows mostly as skin and coat problems: zinc deficiency causes hair loss and ulcers, B-vitamin lack causes dermatitis and coat fading, and low protein/sulfur amino acids weakens the coat. Supplement as needed.
Is Your Cat Turning Yellow a Sign of Illness?
Yellow skin, gums, or eyes in a cat mean jaundice—usually liver trouble from excess bilirubin. It splits into prehepatic, hepatic, and posthepatic types; diagnosis must come from a vet, and posthepatic cases need surgery, not just medication.