We discuss how technology has affected our relationships with animals; the Breed of the Show is the Maine Coon Cat; Critter Nutrition features the rise of allergies; and in Coffee Klatch we ask: what sitcom character does your horse or dog remind you of?
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Guests and Links for Episode 135:
- Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here
- Co-Hosts: Tigger Montague from BiostarUS and Pati Pieucci from Pierucci Dressage
- Article: Allergies on the Rise in Horses
- Ask Hedwig Facebook
Co-host Tigger Montague explains what could be contributing to a noticeable rise in dog and horse allergies, and why more exploration and research needs to be done:
“Food allergies in horses and dogs appear to be rising. I say “appear” because even just a decade ago, allergy testing in horses was not very common, although it is now. Have the food allergies been there all along and we just didn’t recognize them?
Food allergies in dogs have been explored longer than in horses. Even though each of these two species eats a very different diet, there are some common allergens: wheat, soy, and corn.
Allergic reactions occur when the horse’s immune system overreacts to substances, or allergens. Common allergens are pollen, mold, dust, mites, insects, grooming product ingredients, horse feed ingredients, and various forages. Other potential allergens are drugs and medications, stall bedding materials, pesticides and herbicides…”
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