From easing joint discomfort to alleviating anxiety, massage therapy offers both physical and psychological benefits to senior dogs and cats. Almost all dogs and cats can benefit from massage therapy. However, I have found that elderly animals make up the bulk of my canine and feline massage clients. Senior animals tend to require pain management […]
As nature’s most powerful antioxidant, astaxanthin benefits canine endurance, aging, vision health and more. Daily antioxidants are known to support canine health in a variety of beneficial ways. They promote a healthy immune response, support eye health in aging dogs, and contribute to a normal inflammatory response. Antioxidants also help neutralize potentially harmful free radicals. […]
Find out how CBD, especially when used in conjunction with joint supplements such as green lipped mussel and MSM, can help alleviate arthritis and other joint problems in dogs. “Do you think CBD might help him feel better?” This is a question I get daily from animal parents about their arthritic dogs. The word “arthritis” […]
When it comes to managing pain in dogs and cats, these alternative modalities have a lot to offer. Consider trying one of these options before reaching for the pain meds. Animals experience pain just like we do. But because dogs and cats are so stoic, most people don’t realize their animals are suffering. In nature, […]
While many canine eye diseases are “silent”, a rudimentary understanding of eye anatomy, and some of the signs and symptoms to look for, can help you keep your dog’s eyes healthy. When you gaze into your dog’s eyes, you connect with his or her soul. But while you gaze, can you tell if he or […]
Our dogs can pick up on our stress, so it’s important to be aware of how we’re feeling when we’re around them. Here’s a comprehensive look at how to relieve emotional stress in ourselves and our canine companions. None of us is a stranger to stress. It affects many levels of our lives, and it […]
Conventional medications for ear infections in dogs can cause side effects and lead to resistant pathogens. These natural remedies offer an effective, non-toxic alternative. Ear infections are very common in dogs. In fact, your own canine companion has probably had at least one ear infection at some point. Getting a proper diagnosis as to the […]
From diarrhea to appetite loss, gut problems are common in dogs and cats. Here are some natural remedies that ease symptoms and help heal the digestive tract. Gastrointestinal upset, chronic reflux or diarrhea, bloody stools, and inflammatory bowel disease. These are some of the most common gut health problems seen in veterinary offices and on […]
From counting carbs to doing the “adulteration math”, completing your pet food homework helps you select the best food for a “forever dog”. When Susan completed our Pet Food Homework to learn what she was truly feeding her dog, the results stunned her. Like thousands of others, she had no idea the extent to which […]
From counting carbs to doing the “adulteration math”, completing your pet food homework helps you select the best food for a “forever dog”. When Susan completed our Pet Food Homework to learn what she was truly feeding her dog, the results stunned her. Like thousands of others, she had no idea the extent to which […]
