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Practical, no-nonsense tips for saving money on animal care — without cutting corners.

July 15, 2026 · 5 min read

How to Save on Dog & Cat Flea and Tick Prevention

Flea and tick prevention is a recurring cost for almost every household. Here's how to keep it affordable without cutting corners on protection.

July 22, 2026 · 6 min read

Cutting Horse Care Costs: Supplements and Fly Control

Between supplements and fly control, horse care adds up fast. Practical ways to trim the bill without compromising your horse's health.

July 29, 2026 · 6 min read

Livestock Supply Savings Guide for Small Farms

Small farms don't get the bulk discounts large operations do. Here's how to close the gap on parasite control, minerals, and everyday supplies.

August 8, 2026 · 5 min read

The Adequan Recall: What Dog and Horse Owners Should Know Before Restocking

A nationwide recall covers select lots of Adequan Canine and Adequan i.m. Here's what happened, how to check if you're affected, and how to think about replacement joint treatment.

August 10, 2026 · 5 min read

New World Screwworm Is Back in Texas: What Livestock Owners Should Know

USDA has confirmed New World screwworm cases in Texas and established an infested zone. Here's what it means for your herd, and why now is a smart time to check fly control and wound care pricing.

August 17, 2026 · 5 min read

Fall Migration and Avian Flu: What Backyard Poultry Keepers Should Check Now

APHIS has confirmed new avian flu detections in backyard flocks as fall bird migration approaches. Here's what that means for flock biosecurity, and why it's a good time to check pricing on vitamin and immune-support basics.

August 24, 2026 · 5 min read

Cattle Fly Season Prep: Pour-Ons, Tags, and Timing Your Purchase

Horn flies and face flies are still active into fall in much of the country. Here's how pour-ons, ear tags, and purchase timing affect what you end up paying for cattle fly control.

August 31, 2026 · 5 min read

Tick Season Is Stretching Into Fall: What That Means for Your Prevention Budget

Public health researchers are reporting a longer, more active tick season in 2026. Here's why that matters if you've been treating flea and tick prevention as a summer-only cost, and how to plan around it.

September 7, 2026 · 5 min read

Fall Weaning Season: Budgeting for BRD Prevention Before You Ship

Weaning and shipping stress is the single biggest risk window for bovine respiratory disease. Here's how preconditioning, vaccine timing, and nutrition support affect what you'll spend keeping calves healthy this fall.

September 14, 2026 · 5 min read

The Fi Dog Supplement Recall: What to Check Before You Restock

Fi has recalled two dog supplements over possible Salmonella contamination, according to an FDA notice. Here's what the recall covers, how to check your lot number, and how to shop safely when you replace it.

September 21, 2026 · 5 min read

The U.S. Cattle Herd Is at a 75-Year Low: What That Means for Your Health Budget

USDA's latest Cattle Inventory Report puts the U.S. herd at its smallest size since 1951. Here's why that makes protecting every head — and comparison shopping the products that do it — worth more this year.