TCVM Approach to IBD in Dogs and Cats
IBD frustrates pet parents worldwide. The syndrome is more common in dogs but can also affect cats. From a TCVM perspective, the problem is associated with an excess or a...
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Synthetic Vitamins and Minerals in Pet FoodSynthetic Vitamins and Minerals in Pet Food
Have you ever taken a close look at the ingredients panel on the package of a commercially made dog food? You may be grateful when looking at the list of vitamins and...
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Making Sense of Pet Food LabelingMaking Sense of Pet Food Labeling
The quality and safety of food people consume has always been a concern. Massive recalls of human food occur with regularity. Even though no system of mass production is completely safe, discriminating...
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Interaction Between TCVM Elements: How to Feed for Deficiencies & ExcessesInteraction Between TCVM Elements: How to Feed for Deficiencies & Excesses
There are five elements, or constitutions, in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. These constitutions help determine personality traits, hair color, predisposition to illness, temperament, and emotions. All five elements play a...
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Kick Kibble to the Curb “Revisited” – Kibble: An Inappropriate Diet for CatsKick Kibble to the Curb “Revisited” – Kibble: An Inappropriate Diet for Cats
I have written several blogs explaining why kibble is not a healthy food to feed your dog or cat. In this blog, we will zero in on why feeding kibble...
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Kick Kibble to the Curb “Revisited” - How Digestible Is Your Pet’s Diet?Kick Kibble to the Curb “Revisited” - How Digestible Is Your Pet’s Diet?
Digestibility of pet food impacts overall health of dogs and cats. Species-appropriate, minimally processed diets provide better nutrition than highly processed kibble filled with excess carbohydrates.
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Diagnosing and Treating Heart Disease in Dogs and CatsDiagnosing and Treating Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats
My patients have performed much better when fed real foods that contain the necessary ingredients for optimum heart health.
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Diagnosing and Treating Kidney DiseaseDiagnosing and Treating Kidney Disease
A diagnosis of kidney disease can be devastating for any pet owner. There are plenty of options to keep your pet comfortable and improve longevity. Options can include dietary therapy,...
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Cancer Awareness MonthCancer Awareness Month
A cancer diagnosis for your pet can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Educating yourself about the type of cancer, treatment, and prognosis can be very helpful.
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The Importance of Taurine in Your Pet's DietThe Importance of Taurine in Your Pet's Diet
Is your pet at risk for taurine deficiency? Do you know the dangers of low taurine? We've got the answers!
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The Importance of Vitamin D for PetsThe Importance of Vitamin D for Pets
Vitamin D deficiency contributes to many disease syndromes in pets. Annual testing is recommended.
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Geriatric Hind Limb Tremors TCVM TherapyGeriatric Hind Limb Tremors TCVM Therapy
Diet and supplements can make a big difference for senior pets suffering from tremors.
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Pancreatitis RevisitedPancreatitis Revisited
Treating pancreatitis using TCVM therapies can lead to complete healing.
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Benefits of Vegetables!Benefits of Vegetables!
I have been a fan of feeding our pets fresh whole foods for decades. Some pet owners promote prey model feeding, which does not include fruits or vegetable matter. While...
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Fall Stew Using Seasonal Root VeggiesFall Stew Using Seasonal Root Veggies
It's fall and that means root vegetables are easy to find. Root vegetables support Stomach and Spleen health because they are harvested in late summer, early fall. According to Traditional...
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DCM Link to Pet Food UnfoundedDCM Link to Pet Food Unfounded
From the first day that FDA and veterinary cardiologists and nutritionists labeled grain-free BEG diets as causing DCM in dogs, I called Bulls**t. This was just a ploy by the...
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Feeding Pets With PancreatitisFeeding Pets With Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis affects thousands of dogs and cats every day. While the usual blame is a high-fat meal, getting into the trash, or other dietary indiscretion, there are many factors that...
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