Side effects of corticosteroids
While corticosteroids definitely have their place, steroids are frequently over-prescribed and misused, and can lead to serious health consequences in pets. Corticosteroids (often referred to
Acupressure for dogs in hospice
Used within the context of hospice or palliative care, acupressure is a wonderful way to alleviate discomfort and help dogs pass more easily when their
Chiropractic can help his immune system
Spinal misalignments can lead to inflammation and infection in an animal’s body. Regular chiropractic care naturally helps prevent illness. Did you know your dog or
Acupuncture for joint disease
Can acupuncture effectively reduce pain, improve mobility and better you dog or cat’s quality of life? If you’re interested in alternative therapies, then you probably
4 simple stretches for dogs
Help keep your dog limber with these gentle stretches. Give yourself a stretch. Notice how good it feels, and how it helps you feel more
Treating chronic pain with ESWT
Recently introduced to veterinary medicine, extra-corporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) eases the discomfort of many joint, back, muscle and tendon problems. Chronic pain can be debilitating
Turmeric for dogs
Turmeric is much more than a disinfectant and a tonic. As an aid to our dogs’ heart health and liver function, and an anti-inflammatory and
Helping your dog adapt to amputation with acupressure
How acupressure-massage can help can replenish the healthy cells needed to heal your dog’s wounds and strengthen his other limbs after amputation. As a young
Prolotherapy
Take a look at how prolotherapy, a form of regenerative medicine, can help your dog’s joints. Jona was just eight months old when he started
Natural treatment for degenerative joint disease
Degenerative joint disease is very common in dogs and cats. However, arthritis should not be accepted as a natural course of aging, nor should we
Chiropractic care for your senior dog
Misalignments in your dog’s spine do more than cause back pain. They can actually affect his overall health, especially if he’s older. Chiropractic adjustments can
Help for hip dysplasia in dogs
Hip dysplasia is common in large and giant breed dogs. Learn what you can do to protect yours from debilitation. If you’ve ever had a
Protect your dog’s joints
Picture your dog jumping an obstacle. He launches his body into the air, and then depends on his front limbs to absorb the shock of
How to ease your dog’s arthritis pain
Diet, supplements, and other therapies work together to reduce the pain and inflammation of arthritis. Like people, dogs and cats often develop arthritis as they
Coping with the grief of losing a pet
Grief has many meanings. When we lose a pet, grief can take a physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, spiritual, and philosophical toll. Grief is what you
Valley fever in dogs
How to minimize the risk of valley fever in your dogs — and yourself. In 2006, my dogs Shadow, Dasher and I moved from Maryland
Acupressure for active dogs
Adding canine acupressure to your dog’s routine every five or six days will enhance his fitness level and overall health. Active dogs are happy dogs
Chinese herbs for your dog’s arthritis
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine uses ancient herbs to help fight pain by focusing on the root of your dog’s arthritis. Lily was trained for agility
Legg-Calves Perthes disease in dogs
When Legg-Calves Perthes, a debilitating hard-to-treat condition struck my dog, I thought I’d lose him. But thanks to holistic treatment, Digger is now happy and
Electromagnetic therapy for joint and muscle problems
Electromagnetic therapy can have positive results in relieving joint and muscle pain in dogs by improving blood flow to injured areas. No one likes to
A rescue for pets with disabilities
Visit a special rescue where animals with disabilities can find a caring home — and teach people they can still love and enjoy life. Normally,
Prolotherapy for canine joint pain
Forget drugs or surgery. Prolotherapy is an effective and non-invasive way to alleviate chronic joint pain in your companion. Stiffness, lameness, pain…they’re common joint problems
Arthritis 101
You know what arthritis is, but how and why does it actually occur, and what happens inside the affected joint? Here’s a close- up look
Beating bone cancer in dogs — holistically!
Bone cancer is common in dogs. Holistic therapies, when used with conventional treatments, give these pooches a better chance at beating the disease. When Georgina took Tinker
Recognizing anaphylactic shock in dogs
Some dogs are hypersensitive to insect stings and bites. Learning to recognize the signs of anaphylactic shock can be a life-saver. One summer afternoon, I
Acupuncture for dogs
Acupuncture can help treat a wide range of canine conditions, from osteoarthritis and epilepsy to incontinence and asthma. Coco is a five-year-old poodle cross who
Top 5 energy healing methods for dogs
Energy healing can have a profound effect on a dog’s well-being. Check out some modalities that are growing in popularity. If you practice Reiki on
Lupus in dogs
Lupus is a disease found in humans, but did you know this immune-mediated condition can afflict German shepherds, huskies and collies? In my many years
Cauliflower ear in cats
Cauliflower ear isn’t just a boxer’s affliction. It can also appear in cats, and relatively common, especially among stray and feral cats. My sister just
5 myths about dog surgery
De-bunking surgery myths to help you feel more at ease at the thought of your animal companion going under the knife. When Barb discovered a
7 ways to beat dog arthritis
With early intervention and a multi-faceted treatment plan, you can help get the better of the common condition of arthritis. If your dog has arthritis,
Medical marijuana for dogs
Medical marijuana may be controversial, but it’s showing promise as an effective natural pain reliever for dogs with cancer. When Nikita was facing her final