Understand aging in pets
Understand aging in pets, ensuring your dog or cat’s health and quality of life are enhanced for comfortable and meaningful later years. Aging is something
Is Ashwagandha Safe for Dogs?
You’ve seen ashwagandha advertised and fêted everywhere as the new miracle healer for all that ails both yourself and your dog. But you find yourself
4 Most Common Infectious Diseases in Dogs
Parvo, distemper, rabies, and kennel cough are the four most common infectious diseases in dogs. An integrative approach to treatment and prevention offers an effective
Ashwagandha: how it can benefit your dog or cat
Ashwagandha. You’ve heard of it. You’ve seen its benefits extolled at your local natural health store. You may even be taking it yourself as part
Decoding Broad vs. Full Spectrum CBD Oil for Dogs
Perhaps this is your first foray into the world of CBD oil and how it can help your four-legged friend. Perhaps you’ve already experienced its
Reasons Your Dog Might Benefit from Low Level Laser Therapy
Not all pet pain issues should be solved by common prescription drugs. There is a strong case to be made for alternative therapies. And when
Quality of Life Expectations for Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy
Receiving a diagnosis of a lifelong disease for your beloved canine companion can be a daunting and emotionally challenging experience. Case in point: idiopathic epilepsy.
The Healing Power of Cold Laser Therapy for Dogs
“The power of light is always bigger than the power of darkness.” Maharishi Mahesh Yogi may not have been speaking about the photon light used
Practical Strategies for Managing Separation Anxiety in Dogs
The bond between pooch and pooch parent is undeniably strong. You love that furry being more than life itself. You would do almost anything for
Help for Cancer Patients and Their Pets
Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with cancer. Learning that you have this dreaded disease is life-changing, and patients who share their lives with
Solutions to Frequent Cat Ear Infection Issues
A cat ear infection is one of the most commonly diagnosed cat issues at veterinary clinics. Given that cats are such stoic creatures, however, an
How acupressure-massage eases cancer treatment side effects in dogs and cats
If your dog or cat is receiving chemo or other cancer treatments, he may experience uncomfortable side effects such as gastrointestinal upset and fatigue. These
How PRP helps treat cranial cruciate ligament injuries in dogs
Cruciate ligament injuries are common in our canine companions. Modified platelet rich plasma (PRP) assists with recovery by stimulating the repair of soft tissues and
How Homeopathy can help treat seizures in pets
Unlike conventional medications, which only control seizure symptoms in dogs and cats, homeopathy offers the possibility of a genuine cure in the majority of cases.
The Kelmun Protocol — a natural approach to cancer in pets
Invented in the 1970s by Jim Kelmun, the Kelmun Protocol has been shown to reduce the size of tumors in dogs and humans. Alternative cancer
How to treat ringworm in cats and dogs
Does your pet have ringworm? Don’t fret! This common fungal infection might be easy to contract, but it’s very treatable! Ringworm is one of the
Holistic medicine for “hopeless” cases
Conventional medicine has its place, but in many instances, there’s only so much it can do for a sick dog or cat. Often, turning to
An A–Z of natural solutions for canine arthritis
Searching for a natural therapy for your dog’s arthritis? Take a look at this comprehensive list! As dogs age, they begin to suffer from many
Kennel cough
Vaccination doesn’t guarantee your dog won’t get kennel cough. Find out why, and how an integrative approach that includes Chinese herbs and homeopathy can combat
Legalizing cannabis for pets
Making sense of the changing laws and regulations surrounding the use of medical marijuana in dogs and cats. The legalization of medical cannabis for both
Antioxidant supplements for your dog
Antioxidant supplements are powerful tools for your dog’s health, but choosing the right ones for his individual needs requires some detective work. Antioxidants are powerful
Emergency care for severe allergic reactions
Bee stings, certain foods or accidental drug ingestion can cause extreme allergic reactions, also called anaphylaxis, in some dogs. Here’s how to stabilize an anaphylactic
Canine heart disease
Heart disease can afflict dogs of all breeds and sizes. Find out what the signs are, and how these conditions can be diagnosed and treated using
Should small dogs receive a half dose vaccine?
This new ground-breaking study on half dose vaccine protocols reveals small dogs should not receive the same size vaccine as large breed dogs. Editor-in-chief note: Currently,
Manganese deficiency and CCL disease
Contrary to popular belief, most cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) problems in dogs don’t arise from acute injuries. A lack of manganese in the diet is
Gemmotherapy can help heal your pet
Gemmotherapy, a gentle healing system, involves the use of plant bud extracts to address health issues and help detoxify your dog or cat. When healing
Colostrum can boost your pet’s wellness
Bovine colostrum supplementation is showing a lot of promise for health issues in dogs and cats – from respiratory infections to diarrhea to periodontal disease.
High dose vitamin C therapy – Part 1
When injected at high doses into a pet or person, vitamin C offers some amazing healing benefits and can even help treat cancer. Vitamin C
Keeping old dogs young — pain management, safety and immune system
Good health and quality of life will ensure your dog lives well into his golden years. A look at pain management, safety and immune system
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
Is your dog always licking things?
A recent study has shown that ELS (excessive licking of surfaces) is a telltale sign of gut disease in dogs. If your dog seems obsessed
How acupuncture helped a senior cat walk again
An elderly cat with radial nerve damage in one leg makes a full recovery thanks to acupuncture. I discovered the healing benefits of acupuncture when