A look at how your animal’s body moves, and why it’s so important to support his joint health and prevent arthritis. When it comes to arthritis in dogs and cats, solutions for supporting joint health while reducing inflammation and pain are the main points of focus. Luckily, many wonderful natural therapies can help address joint […]
Once dismissed as bogus, animal communication is starting to be taken more seriously by holistic veterinarians, some of who are now working with communicators to help enhance patient care. Animal communicators have been around almost as long as holistic veterinarians. But it’s only been more recently that they’ve started working together as a way to […]
A look at how dietary sugars can negatively effect the dental and gut health of your pets. Since as early as 1912, research has shown that in dogs, excessive quantities of glucose (such as rice, fruits, and honey) within their diet, together with meat, can lead to a variety of negative health consequences. For example, […]
Mineral deficiencies are some of the most easily preventable underlying causes of chronic illness in dogs. Here’s how ancient minerals can bridge the gap. After years of study, Dr. Linus Pauling (who won the Nobel Prize twice) concluded that you can trace every sickness, every disease, and every ailment to a mineral deficiency. The same […]
By studying the iris of a dog or cat’s eye, a veterinarian trained in iridology can uncover important details about an animal’s health and well-being. Your dog or cat’s eyes can tell you a lot about his health. In fact, iridology is a modality that helps practitioners garner information about an animal’s well-being by studying […]
If your dog or cat is receiving chemo or other cancer treatments, he may experience uncomfortable side effects such as gastrointestinal upset and fatigue. These acupressure-massage sessions can help ease his discomfort. Cancer is an aggressive disease that often requires aggressive treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation. Common side effects of these treatments in dogs […]
Because it directly targets tumors while bypassing systemic circulation, intralesional chemotherapy produces fewer side effects in dogs and cats than traditional chemo. Find out if this innovative cancer treatment might be right for your own animal. Every year, I treat many dogs and cats with cancer. I’m happy to be able to offer a holistic […]
Thinking of starting your pet on CBD? Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know about CBD and how it effects dogs and cats! “Like humans, dogs (and cats) possess an endocannabinoid system, which consists of receptors directly tied to parts of the brain that manage both pain and mood,” says Min Lee, […]
Turmeric is an ancient medicinal spice with an array of healing qualities. It may even be helpful for treating cancer in dogs and cats. Turmeric has been in the news a lot in recent years, not only for the distinctive flavor it adds to our cuisine, but also for its healing properties. More specifically, turmeric […]
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 […]
