7 Positive Changes After Switching to a Limited-ingredient Dog Diet
Dogs with allergies or food sensitivities are challenging to feed. When you switch to a limited-ingredient dog diet, you can help alleviate symptoms and support
Best scratching posts and cat trees
Find out what to look for in scratching posts, cat trees, and condos to keep your cat happy and your furniture safe. Includes tips on
Natural Solutions for Dry Skin in Dogs and Cats
Dry skin can be irritating and painful for companion animals. No matter the cause, one of the best solutions is fish oil with omega-3 and
How Acupressure Helps Relieve Your Dog’s Dry, Itchy Skin
It’s normal for a dog to scratch behind her ears every so often. But when she scratches constantly and compulsively, there’s a problem. A holistic
Aggression in Cats
Our feline friends can sometimes behave aggressively. Whether it’s biting or scratching, or an all-out attack against another cat or person, aggression in cats can
Why Is My Dog Itchy (and How to Fix It!)
An itchy pooch is an uncomfortable pooch, but how can you help if you don’t know what’s wrong? Learn the most common reasons your dog
Why Cats Scratch – It’s Only Natural
Anyone who has cats knows they love to scratch – often on inappropriate places such as the furniture. Contrary to what you may think, your
The case against declawing
A growing number of countries have banned declawing, but there’s still a distance to go before this painful procedure is completely eliminated. Learn why declawing
Understanding allergic dermatitis in dogs
A look at allergic dermatitis, how it can affect your dog, and what you can do about it. Allergic dermatitis is characterized by itching and
What’s causing your dog’s belly rash?
Is your dog scratching or biting at her stomach? Is it red and bumpy? Here’s what might be causing this uncomfortable belly rash! You’re on
How acupressure helps dogs with skin allergies
Traditional Chinese Medicine regards skin allergies as a breakdown in the immune system. Used in conjunction with other therapies, an immune-supporting acupressure session can help
TCVM approaches to skin problems in dogs and cats
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) uses the concept of Excess and Deficiency to get to the root of your dog or cat’s skin problems –
Nix your pet’s allergies with adaptogens and alteratives
Keep your allergic dog or cat itch-free with adaptogens and alteratives, two groups of herbs with specific healing properties. Allergies are hard on your dog
5 natural solutions for your dog’s allergies
From acupressure to aloe vera, these holistic therapies help take the itch out of your dog’s allergies. Skin allergies afflict large numbers of dogs, and
How to treat hot spots on dogs
Hot spots bugging your dog? Here’s how to identify these irritating lesions and heal them as quickly as possible. Canines with allergies, sensitivities or skin
Chronic inflammation and your pet – part 2
When free radicals are released from cells undergoing oxidative stress, the result is chronic inflammation and a variety of health problems in dogs and cats.
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says declawing cats is “unacceptable”
Declawing cats is just like having your fingernails cut, right? Wrong! Cats’ claws grow directly from the last bone of the toe, meaning the entire
Herbal solutions for allergies
Allergies can cause your canine companion to scratch himself silly. These herbal solution will help ease the itching and discomfort. It’s rough being a dog with allergies.
Acupressure for feline allergies
Your cat can react to many different substances in his environment or food. This simple acupressure technique can help ease feline allergies and strengthen your
Does your dog have allergies or a yeast infection?
They’re related, but not the same. In order to effectively get to the root of your dog’s skin problem, you need to know the difference