Jeffers Pet Blog - Articles on Pets, Horses & Livestock

Being a dog owner comes with the responsibility of keeping their over-all health in top shape. This includes providing a regular grooming routine that takes care of their skin, coat, eyes, ears, nails and paws. It can be overwhelming managing...

It's the hot summer season once again and as the temperature continues to turn up, the importance of hydrating our pets is also getting higher. This is the season when pets can lose fluids faster because of panting and heat...

What is rabies? According to Mayo Clinic, rabies is a deadly virus spread to people from the saliva of infected animals. The rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite. It can be fatal if not treated early and should...

LOOK: Developing information on the latest EHV-1 outbreak in the US. Here is what we know so far, along with guidelines on what is EHV, what are its symptoms, as well as how to treat and prevent it. 

What are horse electrolytes? Horse electrolytes are essential minerals—primarily sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, and magnesium—to help regulate vital body functions such as muscle contraction, nerve signaling, hydration, and pH balance. Horses lose these electrolytes through sweat, usually during exercise, hot...

Horse supplements are vital for the maintenance and improvement of your equine's over-all health. They might need specific supplements depending on several factors such as their diet, workload, health status, stress levels and environment. Supplements help with their dietary gaps,...

What is hoof trimming? Why is it necessary? Hoof trimming is the routine maintenance or medical care of cutting and shaping an animal's hooves. This procedure removes excess horn tissue, helps balance weight distribution, as well as treats and prevents...

Biofilm is one of the most important concepts to understand when managing wounds at risk for New World Screwworm infestations. What is Biofilm? A biofilm is a slimy, protective layer created by bacteria that attaches to wounds and damaged tissue....

What is New World Screwworm or NWS? According to CDC, New World screwworm (NWS), or Cochliomyia hominivorax, is species of parasitic fly that completes part of its lifecycle by feeding on the tissue or flesh of warm-blooded animals, with cattle,...