Deadly Flea and Tick Prevention
Bravecto, also known as fluralaner, was released for use on dogs in the United States in spring 2014 to aid in the treatment and prevention of flea and tick infestation....
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Can You Clone Love?Can You Clone Love?
While attending the Super Pet Expo in Chantilly, Virginia, last month I came upon a booth called ViaGen. It appeared to be a veterinary or medical endeavor, so I stopped...
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This Popular Treat Is Not a Good ChoiceThis Popular Treat Is Not a Good Choice
I often hear clients say they hide medications in peanut butter, make treats with peanut butter, and fill toys with peanut butter for their pets. I cringe because I don't...
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Puppy and Kitten Vaccinations - How Many??Puppy and Kitten Vaccinations - How Many??
Pet vaccination strategies are constantly changing; there is controversy over the ideal protocol. I feel that, unfortunately, most puppies and kittens receive many more vaccinations in their early life stages...
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Anti-oxidants: Why Do They Matter?Anti-oxidants: Why Do They Matter?
What is oxidation? Oxidation is a chemical reaction that takes place when cells or substances are exposed to oxygen. It is happening all the time, since we live in...
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Anal Glands - To Squeeze or Not to Squeeze?Anal Glands - To Squeeze or Not to Squeeze?
Anal glands are, literally, a pain in the butt for some cats and dogs and their owners. Many dogs and cats with chronic anal gland issues are presented to...
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Ear Infections Related to Diet?Ear Infections Related to Diet?
Pet owners everywhere struggle with pets suffering with chronic ear infections. They are painful, smelly, and messy. I know, because I have a dog with a resistant super-bug bacterial...
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My Dog Has Sprung a Leak!My Dog Has Sprung a Leak!
Urinary incontinence can be a huge issue for pet owners, sometimes resulting in euthanasia when pet owners are disgusted by dogs leaving puddles of urine around the house. Urinary...
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Therapy for SyringomyeliaTherapy for Syringomyelia
Many dogs live comfortably with this diagnosis when managed with medications, supplements, and food.
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Diets for Diabetic PetsDiets for Diabetic Pets
Diabetes mellitis has, unfortunately, become a common diagnosis in veterinary medicine. Pets are being fed diets that are inappropriate, laden with carbohydrates that break down into sugars, causing secondary problems...
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Vaccination DebateVaccination Debate
This is an excerpt from my book From Needles to Natural: Learning Holistic Pet Healing. "For years, dogs and cats have been bombarded with anywhere from five to ten disease...
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Pet Food and Veterinary Industry Collusion?Pet Food and Veterinary Industry Collusion?
A class action lawsuit has recently been filed in U.S. District Court in northern California against Nestle Purina, Mars Petcare's Royal Canin and Iams Veterinary Formulas, Hill's Pet Nutrition, PetSmart,...
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What Do Teeth and Kidneys Have in Common?What Do Teeth and Kidneys Have in Common?
From a Chinese Veterinary Medicine perspective, kidneys and kidney energy are responsible for production of bones, teeth, and marrow, which includes the nerves, brain, and spinal cord. So it only...
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Hind Leg Weakness - Painful or Numb?Hind Leg Weakness - Painful or Numb?
As I was performing an exam on a senior dog, the client questioned one of the tests I used to determine the cause of her pet's hind end weakness....
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Flu Season Arriving Soon To A Town Near YouFlu Season Arriving Soon To A Town Near You
My 80-year-old parents just spent the morning getting their annual flu vaccine at the grocery store, so I guess it's time to talk about influenza. I never thought we'd...
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Don't Fall For This Bad Advice
Don't Fall For This Bad Advice
I recently received this question in my inbox: "I have a female dog that has had two bouts of struvite crystals. She is 2 years old, healthy, in a...
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Myra's Back StoryMyra's Back Story
I didn't realize until today that most people who followed the story of our wonderful girl that we just lost to cancer, Myra, do not know her back story. It's...
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The Hidden Poison In Pet FoodThe Hidden Poison In Pet Food
Mycotoxins are poisonous chemical compounds produced by molds. They can be found in all grains and grain byproducts, including corn, barley, soybeans, peas, lentils, chickpeas, corn gluten meal, sesame seeds, rice, and...
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Changing Weather Means Changing DietChanging Weather Means Changing Diet
The first big cold snap of the year is making its way across the U.S. and today it found its way to my backyard. The dogs and cats are...
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Start Your Babies Out Right
Start Your Babies Out Right
My staff was crazy busy the other day with a bunch of sick, geriatric patients, and someone was heard saying "We need puppies and kittens!" Personally, I happen to...
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A New NormalA New Normal
Driving home without Myra Sunday night was a difficult trip. Hue and I were both silent, lost in our own thoughts about the long weekend. With tears streaming, I questioned...
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Compassionate Care Should Be MandatoryCompassionate Care Should Be Mandatory
Our darling Myra recovered well from her temporary tracheotomy surgery on Saturday evening. She was so happy to see us; we felt terrible leaving her in the hospital overnight, but...
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Cancer Doesn't Read the BookCancer Doesn't Read the Book
Oh my. Myra's cancer is just so frustrating. A few days ago I posted a wonderful blog about the negative ultrasound that showed Myra's intestinal and stomach masses had disappeared....
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And There Was Great Rejoicing!And There Was Great Rejoicing!
Our little girl Myra, the 8 year old Cavachon, has been fighting a mighty battle against lymphoma in her stomach and small intestines. We were devastated 8 weeks ago when...
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Stones Belong in Your Driveway, Not Your Pet's BladderStones Belong in Your Driveway, Not Your Pet's Bladder
Once stones are diagnosed, pets must be treated appropriately to keep stones from returning.
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