Canine behavioral problems like anxiety and aggression can have many causes, and an out-of-balance microbiome may be one of them. Learn how your dog’s gut health can influence his behavior. If you’ve been learning about your dog’s (or your own) microbiome, you may be familiar with the term “gut-brain axis”. Several years ago, medical scientists […]
For a powerhouse of healing nutrition, mushrooms can’t be beat. Find out which varieties are good for your dog, and try the recipes! Mushrooms are a favorite delicacy for many people, but did you know they’re nutritious as well as delicious? Better still, you can share their unique flavors and health benefits with your dog. […]
Innovative, effective and safe, ozone therapy is being used in veterinary medicine for everything from ear infections to cancer. Ozone therapy might sound like something new, but it has been around for over a century, at least when it comes to human healthcare. More recently, however, it was also introduced to the veterinary world, where […]
They may be called the “dog days of summer”, but extreme heat isn’t healthy for your canine companion. Learn how acupressure can help cool him down. Summer’s here! It’s time to head outdoors and have fun with your dog, whether you’re hiking the trails or competing in agility or flyball. But soaring temperatures can easily […]
Help keep your dog limber with these gentle stretches. Give yourself a stretch. Notice how good it feels, and how it helps you feel more relaxed and supple. Your dog can benefit from stretching too. In fact, gentle stretching exercises are a wonderful way to improve his well-being, whether he’s an athlete, senior citizen, […]
A wholistic approach ranging from diet and exercise to mental stimulation and immune support can help keep your senior dog young, happy and healthy. Our dogs are our best friends, so as they enter their golden years, we want to make sure we’re providing them with the best care and quality of life we […]
The liver is one of the body’s hardest-working organs, so it’s not surprising that it needs some extra help as your dog or cat ages. Find out how to support this organ using natural therapies. The liver is the largest internal organ in your dog or cat’s body, which gives you an idea of how […]
As our dogs get older, they become more prone to tendon and ligament damage caused by injury or wear and tear. Today’s diagnostic tools and treatment options are many and varied, and can help pinpoint and heal the damage as well as alleviate discomfort. Our dogs are living longer than ever before, which means diseases […]
Whether you’re a jogger or a cyclist, exercising with your dog is a great way for you to bond and enjoy physical activity together. But including him in your exercise routine also means taking his abilities and safety into account. There’s no time like the present to get back to your exercise routine! Just walking […]
From CT scans to ultrasounds, there are several ways to see inside your dog or cat’s body. Here’s how these diagnostic imaging techniques differ, and the pros and cons of each. Along with lab work such as blood and urine testing, your dog or cat may sometimes require diagnostic imaging studies to look at the […]
