How Dogs Can Enhance Patient Recovery
Research has shown that dogs can improve our health in many ways by encouraging a more active lifestyle, providing companionship, and being a source of company and unconditional love for many....
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Essential Oils - Dangerous or Beneficial?Essential Oils - Dangerous or Beneficial?
Over the past few months, there have been an alarming number of social media posts warning of the dangers of essential oil diffusion around pets. Cats are definitely more sensitive...
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Health and Happiness: The Benefits of Walking Your Dog
Health and Happiness: The Benefits of Walking Your Dog
We all know that regular walks are a must when creating a happy, healthy life for our dogs. Well, exercise is just as good for you, especially in your golden...
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Compassion and Care: Keeping Your Dog Safe From the Elements This WinterCompassion and Care: Keeping Your Dog Safe From the Elements This Winter
There are few sights more heart-rending than a neglected dog that’s been left out in the cold. You can practically see the pleading in his eyes as he shivers. Sadly,...
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The Many Benefits of Pet Ownership for SeniorsThe Many Benefits of Pet Ownership for Seniors
The holistic way of life for pets, one that takes into account the importance of diet, and seeks to minimize vaccines and medications, is the epitome of care for our...
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Flea & Tick Prevention - Necessary for Your Pet or Your Veterinarian's Financial Health?Flea & Tick Prevention - Necessary for Your Pet or Your Veterinarian's Financial Health?
As a veterinarian in the state of New Jersey, I am required to complete a set number of hours of continuing education in order to fulfill requirements set by the...
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Why Do Traditional Veterinarians Shun Alternative Therapies?Why Do Traditional Veterinarians Shun Alternative Therapies?
Pet owners are increasingly aware of alternative therapies for treatment of their pets' chronic illnesses, yet when they ask their traditional veterinarian about the use of those treatments, they...
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Chemicals and Drugs: Not Worth the RiskChemicals and Drugs: Not Worth the Risk
This is a story shared by someone who had a consultation with me recently: Here is the real complete update from my phone consult with Dr Judy Morgan. Collin, who is...
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Treating Heart Disease: Holistic Prevention vs Pharmaceutical Band-aidTreating Heart Disease: Holistic Prevention vs Pharmaceutical Band-aid
As an owner of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and past owner of Doberman Pinschers, I am always on watch for any symptoms of heart disease. Both breeds are prone...
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Heart Disease Success StoryHeart Disease Success Story
Hi Dr. Morgan. I am emailing you to let you know that my dog with congestive heart failure (grade 4 systolic left apical murmur) was just re-checked with ultrasound...
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Death by Dog Food?Death by Dog Food?
Highly processed pet food may appear to be complete and balanced when reading the nutrition panel on the package, but is it really providing the best nutrition for your pet?...
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Flower Essences Can Modify BehaviorFlower Essences Can Modify Behavior
In 1928, Dr. Edward Bach, a medical doctor and homeopath in England, discovered that flowers contained vibrational energy that could affect the psychology of people. He acquired two wild...
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Essential Oil TherapyEssential Oil Therapy
Essential oils can have very powerful emotional and physical effects on people and animals. They are so powerful that some veterinarians use them as a first line option for...
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Dry Eyes or KCSDry Eyes or KCS
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is the medical term used to describe a condition called "dry eye". When pets suffer from this condition, they are unable to produce enough tears to...
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Complete and Balanced, Pure and Wholesome?Complete and Balanced, Pure and Wholesome?
Most veterinarians do not discuss diet with their clients when pets are taken in for their annual examination. When asked, the majority of veterinarians will tell pet owners that most...
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Study Supports What the Chinese Knew 3,000 Years AgoStudy Supports What the Chinese Knew 3,000 Years Ago
A study was recently published by researchers in Australia and New Zealand identifying five personality types in domestic cats, using a model commonly used to describe personality traits in people....
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It Always Comes Back to FoodIt Always Comes Back to Food
I've spent the past few days at the American Holistic Veterinary Medicine Association conference, listening to some of the best holistic veterinarians in the world lecture on treating different diseases...
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Don't Be Fooled By MarketingDon't Be Fooled By Marketing
Last year Pedigree (made by Mars) was the number-one-selling dog food, bringing in $1.6 billion, with Blue Buffalo and Purina's Beneful coming in second and third, with combined sales of...
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Rancid Food for Your Pets?Rancid Food for Your Pets?
Many dry kibble pet foods are mixed with "palatants", which are flavor-enhancers added to encourage pets to eat the food. Many times, pet food has been cooked at high temperatures...
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Pet Food Companies are Listening?Pet Food Companies are Listening?
Pet food companies are surveying consumers to get a better understanding of their preferences for food for their pets. Diamond Pet foods recently released a survey with the following findings:...
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Would You Feed This Toxic Treat?Would You Feed This Toxic Treat?
Don't fall for the tricks used by the big pet food companies. "Real beef and barley flavor" means this treat contains very little beef or barley. The main ingredients are...
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Toilet Training for Kitties?Toilet Training for Kitties?
Litter box issues are among the most common reasons cats are abandoned at shelters or forced to live outside. No one likes to smell cat urine, especially when it is...
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Annual Check-Up Must-HavesAnnual Check-Up Must-Haves
You probably get a reminder postcard or email once a year telling you it's time for your dog or cat to have a check-up. Even if you have elected...
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Lawsuit Against Wellness Dog Food, Wellpet LLCLawsuit Against Wellness Dog Food, Wellpet LLC
On July 19, 2017, a class action lawsuit was filed against Wellpet LLC and Berwind Corporation, parent company of Wellpet which makes Wellness dog food. According to the suit, plaintiffs...
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Lawsuit Against Blue BuffaloLawsuit Against Blue Buffalo
On June 26, 2017, a class action lawsuit was file in California against Blue Buffalo Pet Products for Negligent Misrepresentation, violations of the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act, violations of...
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