Maintaining a strong and balanced immune system in your dog is one of the keys to keeping him healthy. Learn how a simple acupressure session can help support his immunity. It’s not an exaggeration to say that your dog’s immune system is everything. His health depends on how well it protects him from infectious disease, […]
The obesity epidemic in dogs and cats is still with us, even though most of us now realize that overweight animals are at higher risk of health problems. Why is this the case, and what can you do if your own dog or cat is on the heavy side? If your dog or cat is […]
Keep track of your dog or cat’s health status, seek dietary advice, monitor her activity and more with a health and nutrition app! Chances are, you’ve used a mobile application (commonly known as an “app”) at some point. Whether you’re tracking your steps, playing games, checking your online banking, or scrolling social media on your […]
Learn more about DoggyStat — an innovative product designed to resolve non-infectious diarrhea in dogs. Diarrhea is a common complaint in dogs. It can occur secondary to infection, or be caused by diet changes, toxins such as poisonous plants, physiological disease, and emotional stress. In rare cases, your veterinarian may diagnose physiological diseases due to […]
Keeping your pet’s GI tract healthy by supporting her gut microbiome is so important. Here’s how the right supplements can help! In dogs and cats as well as people, the digestive tract is the largest immune-supporting organ in the body. It is home to the gut microbiome, a unique collection of bacteria and other microorganisms […]
Short for “pulsed electromagnetic field therapy”, PEMF has a variety of applications for dogs and cats, from wound healing to anxiety relief. Here’s an overview of how this technology works. When giving our dogs and cats the care they deserve, we have more tools and modalities to turn to than ever before. Alternative therapies on […]
If your dog has mobility issues, the right wheelchair can make a huge difference to his quality of life. One of the joys of sharing your life with a dog is going for walks together. But mobility problems caused by aging, injury or disease can make even a simple trip across the room painful or […]
Doing a regular head-to-tail health check on your dog or cat is a good way to keep on top of any changes in his well-being that might require veterinary attention. Dogs and cats are pros when it comes to hiding pain. It’s an ancestral trait that was used for self-protection in the wild. These days, […]
Biologically appropriate probiotics factor in the specific needs of our animal companions. When I first started treating animals for leaky gut syndrome in my holistic veterinary hospital, almost 20 years ago, doctors, veterinarians and others thought I was ridiculous. Luckily, I have learned from experience that if someone looks at me like I’m crazy, I […]
From allergies to thyroid problems…take a look at the most common medical conditions veterinarians see in their dog and cat patients. When you take your dog or cat to the vet for allergies, a bladder infection, or dental disease, rest assured that the doctor probably has a lot of experience dealing with these issues. Why? […]
