Your dog’s paws are truly amazing. Like a great pair of running shoes, they can take your dog through all kinds of conditions, from the blistering heat of summer sidewalks to the icy roads of winter. The paw pads provide support, enhance traction and act as shock absorbers for your dog’s bones and joints. They also contain scent and sweat … Read More
Dog Ear Infections: What Causes Them & How To Treat Them
What Are Dog Ear Infections? The longer you go without treating the ear infection, the more likely your dog will develop a chronic ear infection. It will increasingly be harder to get rid of and the symptoms may likely grow worse and more serious (even resulting in deafness). If that doesn’t get your attention, then consider that you will need … Read More
Hot Spots on Dogs: 10 Things You MUST Know
If you’ve got hot spots on dogs, these are the 10 most important things you must know before doing anything else. What Are Dog Hot Spots? A dog hot spot (also called acute moist dermatitis) is an area of inflamed or infected skin. It starts out as a small irritation and quickly grows into a bacterial infection that can become … Read More
My Horse Is Too Fat
We’ve all heard the phrase “I’m as hungry as a horse.” But we never really stop to think about what that means. Horses eat a lot. Like… a lot.!! Like so much that someone came up with an idiom to make how much they eat synonymous with a ton. Unfortunately, sometimes horses eat too much and, as a result, can … Read More
Help!? Can My Dog Get a Bug Bite?
Sting. OUCH! That hurts, right? Who likes getting stung by a bug? Nobody. But, at least as a human, you can squash the bugs that bother you quite easily. But what about your furry friend over there? How are they supposed to deal with bug bites? Wait a second….can dogs even get bug bites? Or does all that fur serve … Read More
Everyone Wins at WHES!
Banixx was proud to be part of the $20,000 War Horse Event Series (WHES) presented by Southern Pines Equine Associates, Adequan, and Merial, which concluded its spectacular 2016 season with the November WHES Championship & Horse Trials. In 2016, Warriors Claim benefited from this Event. This series recognizes the hard work of competitors at every level from Green as Grass to Training! … Read More
How Much Does A Horse Cost?
We all know the best things in life aren’t free. But, at the least, we hope they’re not wallet-crushingly expensive. But being able to accurately predict the total cost of ownership of some purchases is unnecessarily difficult. You can hear ten different lifetime costs from ten different sources about the same product. People then act on what is sometimes incorrect … Read More
How to Treat & Prevent Dry, Cracked Dog Paws
We’ve all heard the phrase: happy wife, happy life. But have you ever heard the phrase: healthy dog paw, healthy pets? If not, think about it for a second. It makes sense, doesn’t it? After all, dogs and cats don’t have shoes! They’re walking around all day long barefoot. So, if their paws are injured or causing them great discomfort, … Read More
Horse Manure Disposal: How to help the environment and save money while doing it
If you have a horse, then at some point, you’ll have to figure out what to do with the manure. The average horse stalled full-time creates 12 tons of manure and soiled bedding each year. Depending on your farm setup and location, you have several options available to manage the mess. With the right method, you can save money and … Read More
It’s Summer….It’s HOT…learn how to Beat the Heat for your Horse!
The approach of summer means banishing your winter clothes to the closet, and many times, attending more horse shows and trail rides. But with the return of longer days comes hotter temperatures, and the results can be more than just uncomfortable. Working hard when it is too hot outside can cause serious health problems for both you and your horse. … Read More