Helping Pets With Noise Phobias
July 4th celebrations are right around the corner, bringing with them fireworks, sparklers, and cap guns, all of which can be frightening for even the most well-adjusted pets. Hot,...
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Treating Arthritis NaturallyTreating Arthritis Naturally
I get questions in my inbox on a daily basis from pet owners looking for natural treatments for painful arthritic pets. Arthritis is extremely common in dogs and cats,...
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Flea and Tick Prevention RevisitedFlea and Tick Prevention Revisited
Keeping your pet free from Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, tapeworms, or other diseases does not mean you need to resort to chemical prevention. Vigilance and common sense, along with the...
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Veterinarian's OathVeterinarian's Oath
"All veterinarians take this oath upon graduation from veterinary college, being admitted into the field of veterinary medicine to practice wisely, with compassion and concern for both human and...
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Overuse of AntibioticsOveruse of Antibiotics
Antibiotics are important medications; it would be difficult to overstate the benefits in treating bacterial infections, preventing the spread of disease and reducing serious complications of disease. But some...
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To Spay or Not to Spay?To Spay or Not to Spay?
Before I became involved with holistic medicine, I would have said that all pets should be spayed or neutered at six months of age before the females have their...
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Old, Cold PetsOld, Cold Pets
I couldn't resist writing a blog about this after seeing a photo on Facebook of a kitty sitting by the heat register enjoying the flow of warm air on...
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Glyphosate - What is it and Why should I care?Glyphosate - What is it and Why should I care?
Glyphosate is an herbicide. It is applied to the leaves of plants to kill both broadleaf plants and grasses. Glyphosate was first registered for use in the U.S. in...
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Is Your Home Pet-Friendly?Is Your Home Pet-Friendly?
Having pets in your home is like having toddlers. They seem to find things that aren't good for them, even when we are careful. Here is a list of...
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Acupuncture - Does it Work?Acupuncture - Does it Work?
When I first studied acupuncture almost twenty years ago I have to admit I was a bit skeptical. Seriously, how could sticking small needles into different areas of the...
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Dental Care for PetsDental Care for Pets
Proper daily dental care and annual veterinary dental exams are important to keep your pets healthy.
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Dilated CardiomyopathyDilated Cardiomyopathy
Recently there has been a lot of speculation surrounding the relationship between dilated cardiomyopathy and feeding grain-free kibble. The FDA is "working on it", which means we may or...
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You Can't Solve Allergies if You Don't Fix the DietYou Can't Solve Allergies if You Don't Fix the Diet
Dealing with itching, scratching pets with chronic ear and skin infections is incredibly frustrating for pet owners. Listening to chewing, licking, and scratching has the same effect as nails on...
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Choosing the Right DietChoosing the Right Diet
For years I have been saying there is no "one size fits all" diet for our pets. When asked which company makes the best food, or what one food I...
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The Purchase Price of a Pet?The Purchase Price of a Pet?
Recently I had a great conversation with a client about the price of purchasing a dog (or cat). She told me her mother has a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel...
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Trust in Pet Food IndustryTrust in Pet Food Industry
Recently there have been dozens of recalls within the pet food industry associated with excess levels of vitamin D in both canned and dry pet food made by many of...
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Differences in Reporting?Differences in Reporting?
I recently posted statistics on number of adverse reactions and deaths associated with the use of isoxazoline drugs reported to the EMA (European Medicines Agency), which drew a large reaction...
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Veterinarians Need to Use Common SenseVeterinarians Need to Use Common Sense
I recently received this email: My 5 month old 8lb Cavapoo just went to the vet. I am a new dog owner, I’ve never had an animal and I apparently...
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Balancing Home-Made DietsBalancing Home-Made Diets
With so many pet food recalls cropping up, it's no wonder pet parents have a strong desire to prepare their own meals for their furkids. Unfortunately, this desire to...
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Higher Price Does Not Mean More MeatHigher Price Does Not Mean More Meat
Analysts for Woof Whiskers recently undertook a survey of pet foods offered for sale on a popular website. They compared protein content to price per pound. They hypothesized that higher...
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Got Dry Skin? How to Support Wintertime ScratchingGot Dry Skin? How to Support Wintertime Scratching
Dry skin is no fun for us or our pets. Dryness leads to flaking and itching, which can then lead to secondary bacterial and yeast infections from incessant licking...
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Alternative Treatment for Oral TumorAlternative Treatment for Oral Tumor
I have the pleasure of working with the lovely dogs at Monkey's House Senior Dog Hospice and Sanctuary. They come into rescue with many medical problems, which often includes cancer....
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Voluntary Versus Mandatory Food RecallsVoluntary Versus Mandatory Food Recalls
Lately it seems there are weekly recalls in the pet food industry; contamination with euthanasia solution, bacteria, or endotoxins, over or under-supplementation of vitamins and minerals, and inclusion of foreign...
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Vegan Pets - To Be or Not to Be?Vegan Pets - To Be or Not to Be?
Veganism among humans is certainly on the rise. According to one 2017 report, 6% of US consumers claim to eat a plant-based diet – a 600% increase since 2014. There are...
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Pulling Apart an Ingredient LabelPulling Apart an Ingredient Label
This is a demonstration of misleading pet food labeling. Here is the list of ingredients for a weight management dry dog food labeled as "With Real Chicken and accented with...
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