The Double Whammy: Dry Weather and Dry Food
I often emphasize the crucial role of diet in your pet's overall health. Today, I want to focus on something many pet parents might overlook: the impact of dry food on our furry friends, especially during dry weather. . Understanding Dry Food . Let’s break it down....
My Beef With Colostrum
As a holistic veterinarian with roots in food animal medicine, I've seen firsthand the incredible power of colostrum—the first milk produced by mammals. As colostrum is now growing in popularity amongst humans for its health and anti-aging benefits, many pet parents...
Bladder Infections in Female Dogs
Let’s talk about something that’s been a part of many veterinarian / pet parent conversations —vulvas. Yes, you read that right! It might sound a bit wacky, but the focus on a dog’s anatomy is becoming increasingly common, especially when it comes to bladder...
Greek Yogurt For Pets: Is It Really the Best Choice?
You know how some pet parents beam with pride when they mention they're feeding their furry friends Greek yogurt? They’re convinced that it’s not only the gold standard of yogurt, but it’s amazing for health. I laugh at myself as I type this because used to think the...
What is a Bland Diet for Pets?
I can tell you what it’s not!!! Ok fine… I’ll also tell you what it is. =) . First, where did this bland diet idea come from? It most definitely comes from humans who have had intestinal issues. . Humans are told to eat the BRAT diet. Bananas, rice, applesauce, and...
Four Lies Groomers Want All Pet Parents to Believe
You may have even heard these lies from your veterinarian, although it wouldn’t really be their fault. The grooming industry has worked very hard to perpetuate these lies, going all the way back to the 1960s. And once “they” got all of us on the same page saying the...
TWO Basic Training Tips for Your Dog’s Health and Happiness
In my world, pets are like toddlers. They’re permanent three-year-olds which makes them a whole lot of fun. But there are also a few things that we have to be able to get done as parents so it helps when our child knows some basic commands. Think of these like house...
ONE PET SYMPTOM YOU SHOULD NEVER IGNORE.
No matter how much you love your pet, there is always that back and forth in your head about “whether or not” to take your furry friend to the vet. You consider many things in these moments; not the least of which is time off from work, expense, and — of course —...
Pet Food Headlines Can Be Scary
Just a quick stroll through recent media headlines relating to pet food is a scary walk indeed: ******* Says its pet food is safe as allegations about sick animals multiply on social media — NBC News, January 18, 2024; ****** Recalled Pet Food May be Related...
When Should I Do Another Lab Test for my Pet?
At one point or another, every pet parents will one day be faced with that question of “to test or not to test.” Their concern, if they were to be honest is: Are we going to test ourselves into a financial hole? No one wants to take a risk with their pet’s health,...