Holistic Care for Cats Recovering from Surgery: A Gentle Path to Healing
Surgery can be a daunting experience for your feline friend, but the right holistic care can make their recovery smoother and less stressful. By integrating
7 Mental Enrichment Activities to Help Your Dog Recover from Surgery
If your dog has just had surgery, long walks and play dates at the park will be off the table for a while. These mental
How This Innovative Laser Therapy Tool Resolves Your Dog or Cat’s Pain
This revolutionary at-home cold laser therapy tool is designed to deliver quick, effective pain relief to your dog or cat. Few things are more distressing
The Consequences of Ear Cropping
The practice of ear cropping has been banned in some places because it’s a painful procedure with no benefit to the dog. In fact, it
Top 5 Diagnosed Dog Cancers
Cancer is one of the biggest fears that most pet parents have. About 25% of dogs will get it, but early detection may help improve
What You Need to Know About Animal Blood Banks
Dogs and cats in emergencies, after surgeries, or with certain diseases might have to rely on blood products from an animal blood bank. If you’ve
Taking Your Dog or Cat to an Integrative Vet – How to Get the Most Out of Your Appointment
Veterinary visits are a necessary part of being a dog or cat parent. Here are some tips to help you prepare for an appointment with
How Massage Can Benefit Your Dog
From calming anxiety to easing pain to improving circulation, massage can help improve your dog’s health and well-being. There’s no substitute for taking your dog
9 Ways to Manage Canine Hip Dysplasia—an Integrative Approach
From acupuncture to regenerative medicine, an integrative approach is an effective way to manage canine hip dysplasia and the osteoarthritis that often arises from it.
Anesthesia, analgesia, or sedation?
What are the differences, and what might your dog or cat need? Whether your dog or cat is going in for dental work, a spay/neuter
Caring for your cat after surgery
Has your cat just had surgery? This guide to caring for her will help ensure she makes a successful recovery. From dental extractions to cancer
New feline anesthesia guidelines
Cats are small creatures, so receiving too high a dose of anesthesia can be dangerous. Luckily, the guidelines have changed to keep them safe. Anesthesia
Emerald – another shelter success story
This abandoned puppy was found tied to a pole by her snout, but she’s not letting her scars dictate her future. In late February, 9-month-old
Acupressure for before and after surgery
Thanks to acupressure, this young golden recovered from hip dysplasia surgery in record time. Oak was a dashing, champagne golden retriever. He was bred at
5 myths about anesthesia for animals
If you feel nervous about having your dog “put under” for veterinary procedures, you’re not alone. While there are risks involved, anesthesia is safer than