Mold: The Silent Home Toxin Sickening Your Dog
While the impact of mold in humans is well-documented, the effect that it can have on pets is less understood. But it’s important to know that mold in the home...
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6 Tips for a Pet-Safe Labor Day Weekend6 Tips for a Pet-Safe Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend is a joyous holiday celebrated by many with a family, friends, and FOOD to mark the end of summer. However, be sure to keep your pets' happy...
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5 Types of Pet Owners Driving Veterinarians Crazy5 Types of Pet Owners Driving Veterinarians Crazy
Nearly every Veterinarian I know got into the world of animal care for the same reasons - a love for all animals and the desire to help them. However, there’s...
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Playing Favorites: The Abuse of Power to Control Pet Food IngredientsPlaying Favorites: The Abuse of Power to Control Pet Food Ingredients
The question now lingers – will AAFCO see legal action from these suppliers that were essentially eliminated from the animal feed supply chain? There are millions of dollars at stake...
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FDA Leaves Pet Owners in the LurchFDA Leaves Pet Owners in the Lurch
Day One of AAFCO Annual Meeting August 2019 and I’ve already got steam coming out my ears!
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The Wrong and Right Foods for your Pets' PersonalityThe Wrong and Right Foods for your Pets' Personality
Are you feeding your pet based on their personality profile? Take the Pet Personality Profile Quiz now! Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine theory revolves around the 5 elements known as...
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Helping Pets With Noise PhobiasHelping 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, humid,...
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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, partly...
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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 animal...
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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 antibiotics...
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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 body make...
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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...
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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...
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Balancing Home-Made DietsBalancing Home-Made Diets
With so many pet food recalls cropping up and research showing that many commercial pet foods are contaminated with heavy metals, it's no wonder pet parents have a strong desire...
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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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