Woof2Hoof Pet Sitting LLC

07/14/2024

Early morning walks are so peaceful ☀️🐕😊

07/04/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July!

07/01/2024

So happy to see and care for Henry, Scarlet and Moe a week ago! I have been caring for these three for 7 years. They are like family and love spending time with them.❤

06/24/2024

Madison is as precious as she is ornery! Her adorable face and infectious personality makes up for all the mischievous things she does though. Love her!💗

06/21/2024

Such a pleasure caring for Licorice, his friends and the beautiful chickens. There is always time for lap cuddles and pets!

06/10/2024

I will miss seeing this sweet girl's face, the pep in her step during walks and her funny little way of bolting out of the harness. Rest in peace little Noel 💗

03/11/2024

The past few weeks have been busy! From horses, to cattle, to dogs it has been so much fun. I am fortunate my days get filled with wet kisses, lots of play time and warm nuzzles. Beyond grateful for the wonderful animals I get to care for!💜

02/14/2024

02/09/2024

It was a beautiful week for long walks, a good roll in the grass and plenty of ball fetching!

01/22/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY! Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?

🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice, good quality hay is so important in the winter.

💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.

🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.

⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.

🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.

🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.

👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

01/22/2024

Despite the weather last week, we enjoyed our walks, playing in the snow and sniffing all the new smells. Enjoy these three so much and their personalities!💗

01/21/2024

There were plenty of whiskercicles, snowy muzzles, and icicles this week. It was definitely a cold one but all the warm nuzzles, happy nickers and neck hugs made the cold melt away!

01/16/2024

Accroding to Spec there is never a bad time for a roll in the hay!😂

01/16/2024

This little lady is such a trooper. She is always ready for her afternoon walk. Even the rain last week didn't slow her down!

12/24/2023

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas! I am so thankful and grateful for everyone who has supported my small business this year! I hope you all enjoy time with family and friends 🎄

12/10/2023

I had the opportunity this past week to meet this handsome fellow. Deacon has a heart of gold, loves his bum scratches, stretching in the sun and taking his leisurely walks. Loved spend time with him and our walks!

12/09/2023

Baby it’s cold outside! ❄️⛄️

Many people think of donkeys as hardy, low-maintenance “small horses.” However, while they have similarities, donkeys are a completely different species and as such have a different physical, mental, and emotional make-up.

As the weather gets colder, it’s important to remember that donkeys are more sensitive to changes in temperature than their equine friends. They don’t grow a winter coat like horses and their hair is less waterproof, so they require shelter from the elements (like a run-in shed or a waterproof blanket). Being stoic animals, they also won’t show signs of discomfort and hypothermia until they are very sick.

Remember that every animal is different depending on age, breed, and other health conditions, so be sure with your primary veterinarian to address any concerns or questions!
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Brough to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.