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Hi all, My mother and I found a puppy. He is a medium sized boy, but very sweet. He has been kept away from our other dog for the last few days in case he is sick, but he seems to be healthy. If no one claims him, we will be keeping him (or at least, we want too!). Problem is, our Beagle is...

Hi all, Is anyone from the Oklahoma area? I am looking to move there after I graduate from college. I have an aunt that lives there, and I would be able to bring my little herd of miniatures with me. But I was just looking for some information! Is there a great need for certified vet...

I have a 14 year old mare that suddenly came up lame on her right front hoof about two weeks ago. She just limps, it is worse the harder the ground gets, but there is no heat, swelling or tenderness anywhere in the hoof, leg or body that I can feel. A friend of my mine thought abscess, so I...

Does anyone have experience with hyperthyroidism in horses? I have a gelding that remains quite thin despite having a good appetite. He is a more refined, taller B-sized boy. He turned eight years this year. When he was a yearling, he was a gangly, pudgy boy and as he got older he was in...

I would like to request prayers for my little filly. My horses have been having a horrible year as far as illnesses go. A very bad upper respiratory infection back in January that took the life of one of my mares. The other herd members made it through. I treated them for several months. Even...

I have a two-year-old spayed female Beagle, all around healthy but has some sensitivity diarrhea if her diet is changed too rapidly. Last time it happened was several months ago when my father accidentally changed her food during a weekend when I wasn't home. Since last Sunday night, Annie has...

How do I start this? I have no clue. I only know that I miss my friend. She wasn’t human, and some would say the loss of her life was nothing compared to the loss a human family member or friend. But to me, the earth split open that day and I lost someone who was like my child.       She...

Someone called my family in last night for supposed animal abuse. The caller claimed we did not have shelter for our minis. So the county sheriff came out to talk to us. He took my mother's information, and shone a light on the horses who were eating hay, and saw our shelter. Then left. It...

I lost my little mare Faith today. She was my little one with cleft palate, and I shared my life with her for just shy of seven years. She was a fighter, and never gave up. If she never did, why should I? Despite her problems, I gave her the best life possible. She got lots of love, food and...

I have a 13 year old mare that is showing me weird signs. I don't know what I am missing. Her temp is 103.6. She is off feed, but did eat a very little amount tonight. She is drinking. Not her usual amount, but still drinking. Her CRT is normal. Gums are slightly pale, but not horribly...

Hi all, I have a seven year old gelding with a bloody nose. The blood is not gushing, but it is a fair trickle. And it is only coming out of one nostril. I got another horse on Sunday, and he is her "pasture buddy" right now as she is separated from the other herd members. They are doing...

Hey all, I don't post on here often anymore, but I just wanted to share my little herd, including my newest addition that is coming home on Sunday! These are the four horses I rescued from difficult situations. They still have some hoof problems, and two of them have some other issues that...

Hey all,   I need some name help. I am getting a new horse at the end of September. She will be a four months old when I get her home.   Either way, my heritage is German, and I want "Winzige" in the registered name of the filly. It means, "tiny one." Her barn name will be Winnie...

I am lucky enough to be buying a new filly very soon. When she comes home, she will only be about four months old.   I have introduced new horses into the herd before, but they have been older, and bigger than her. They are always separated at first, being able to see and smell over a fence...

For the last week or so, my mare has had a thick yellow discharge coming from the right eye. At first I just thought she had gotten something in her eye, as the pasture she is on has tall grass. But now, I am not so sure. The right side of her face appears slightly swollen as well. I am...

I just need to get this off my chest, I am still a little sad. I bought a new foal, at six days old. I met her and there was a connection, just one of those wonderful moments. I was so looking forward to bringing her home in August. Two days later, I got a call from the breeder saying that...

I am really confused on this one.... My five year old mare, acts like a stud at times. She will mount her mother and go through the motions. And other times, she squeals and arches her neck, just as a stud does when around a mare in heat. My herd consists of three mares and three geldings...

I am getting my first tattoo this coming weekend. I am very excited and nervous all at the same time! It is very special to me, as it is a portrait of my first horse, Blue. It is a black and white picture that I took, that will be converted into a tattoo. It is going to be on my upper...

Hello, I know that there are wonderful artists here, and I was looking for someone to paint a portrait of my very first miniature horse. I don't know if portraits can be drawn from a picture or not...but if so I would like my favorite picture of him done... Also, he has the most awesome light...

Hi all, I am not very old, just 20. However, ever since I got into a four-wheeler accident when I was nine or ten years old my knees has bothered me. It has gotten worse as I have aged. Lately, it hurts so bad that I can barely walk. I push on, despite the pain. I have college to worry...