Eat Like a Horse

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What you need to know about your horse’s digestive system A horse’s digestive system is complex, and very different from humans. For that matter, it’s  unlike that of many species.  As a prey animal, being hunted for their meat rather than being the hunter, they have naturally formed a roving, nomadic lifestyle.  As a result, theirs is a life of … Read More

Managing the Mamas: Part 1 – Preparing to Breed Your Mare

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Make sure your mare has everything she needs to conceive and carry a foal successfully. Good healthcare and good nutrition are crucial when you’re preparing your mare for breeding, or when she’s pregnant. This keeps her strong, vibrant and happy. Additionally, these factors go a long way to reduce the risk when breeding a mare. We turned to two horse … Read More

How To Treat Yeast Infections In Dogs Skin With Banixx

How To Treat Itchy Skin Yeast infection in Dogs with BanixxWhere To Buy BanixxIn a 2021 analysis of over 1.35 million pet insurance claims, dog skin allergies were the leading problem for Vet visits for the 10th consecutive year. That translates to a lot of dogs with itchy skin woes! Moreover, it’s been shown that dog skin allergies frequently progress … Read More

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Medicated Shampoo For Rain Rot, Ringworm, Scratches, Itchy skin & Fungal/bacterial Skin InfectionsWhere To Buy BanixxBanixx Medicated Shampoo & ConditionerIntroducing our Medicated Pet Shampoo & Conditioner, ultra-enriched with moisturizing Marine Collagen; a safe, effective skin treatment for all horses and dogs!! in the recovery of multiple fungal & bacterial skin conditions such as: • Rain Rot (Rain Scald) • Scratches … Read More

How to get rid of & treat a cat or kitten ear yeast infection

How to get rid of & treat a cat or kitten ear yeast infectionItchy, Scratchy Ears: Ear and Skin Yeast Infections in CatsCat with ear infection A cat ear yeast infection is one of the most commonly diagnosed cat ear problems at veterinary clinics. But unlike their canine counterparts, cats, by nature, tend to be very stoic creatures. As a … Read More

Best Dog Ear Cleaner Guidance and Warnings

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Although it’s important to clean your dogs’ ears, many owners neglect them until the dog starts showing signs that something is wrong and your dog has an ear infection. Unlike humans, dogs experience the world mainly through their noses and ears. A dog’s sense of hearing is second only to his sense of smell. He can hear four times better … Read More

Is Benadryl a Good Dog Hot Spot Treatment?

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Watching your dog itch and scratch, in clear discomfort or even pain, is never easy. (It’s also a surefire way to keep you up at night.) The question is: what’s causing your dog’s discomfort – and what can you do to alleviate it? As a pet parent facing the challenge of dog hot spots or itchy skin, you might have … Read More

Why Is My Dog Biting and Chewing His Nails?

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There he goes again with that annoying habit. Your dog is biting and chewing on his nails again!  While such behavior is commonly thought of as an annoyingly bad habit in humans, our dogs can be voracious nail biters too!  But why? And should you be concerned? As with other stressful situations that affect our dogs, this one may also … Read More

How To Stop Your Dog From Licking A Hot Spot

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Here at Banixx, we often hear our customers ask “Why is my dog scratching, licking, or chewing on a hot spot?” and of course “What causes hot spots on dogs?”. There are several reasons your pup may be focusing on one area of skin and creating a hot spot. Here are the most common causes of hot spots in dogs. … Read More

Barn Fire Prevention – How to Prevent Stable and Barn Fires

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The following steps have been designed to help you reduce the chances of a possible bran fire tragedy. On a warm summer night, several years ago, an old barn located near my home lit up the evening sky in flames. Two horses inside the barn managed to escape, while a third perished in the fire. Although I was a child, … Read More