In Episode 128, we share the story of the Heathy Critters podcast origin; in Critter Nutrition we share fun facts about horses, dogs, and food; and in Coffee Klatch we discuss the pros and cons of letting your dog on the furniture. Hedwig reflects on being the internet’s only talking Pomeranian for the past five years.
Listen in!
Guests and Links for Episode 128:
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- Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here
- Co-Hosts: Tigger Montague from BiostarUS and Pati Pierucci from from Pierucci Dressage
- Guest: Hedwig
- Ask Hedwig Facebook
- Learn more about Fun Facts about Horses, Dogs, and Food
Just a few of the fun facts about horses discussed in this episode:
• Veterinary surgeons were referred to as farriers in the 1600s and 1700s until 1796 when the British Army’s Board of General Officers re-named them “veterinary surgeons”.
• A horse’s teeth take up a larger amount of space in their head than their brain.
• A horse’s heart typically weighs between 4kg and 4.5kg and is about the size of a basketball.
• Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), commonly found in many horse supplements, is made either by a reaction of sulfur and methane gas, or with petroleum byproducts and paper mill waste.
• Studies at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College shows that the intestinal microbiome of a horse consists of quadrillions of microbes. A quadrillion is larger than a trillion, and is written with 15 zeros!
At Healthy Critters Radio, we are hopeless animal lovers who want to share our experience and knowledge with you, for the betterment of your animals’ lives. We focus on health, nutrition, behavior, and ideas for overall well-being and happiness. Twice a month, we bring you guest experts, advice, commentary, and a lot of fun and laughter! If there is ever a topic you’d like for us to cover, let us know on our contact page!
