My Dog Seems to Have an Ear Infection. What Should I Do?
This is a question I get a lot. Sometimes, people want a holistic treatment they can do themselves. Other times, they just can’t get in to see me for a couple days, and want to give little Fido some relief. First, make sure the ear is not bleeding. If it is, your...
Special Ingredient Saturday – Eggshell Calcium
Calcium aids in maintaining bone and teeth health. Studies have shown that calcium prevents some types of cancer and reduces obesity. Human studies have shown an increase of bone mass density and a reduction of arthritis pain from the use of eggshell calcium.
What is That Smell?
There are many smells pet owners deal in their pets. There's bad breath which might indicate a rotten tooth, upset stomach, or in some cases even be associated with pancreatitis. There are smells that come out of the backend, sometimes related to gas, recently emptied...
Special Ingredient Saturday – Spinach
Spinach is full of vitamins and minerals, containing numerous phytonutrients and at least fourteen different flavonoids. Various studies have shown that eating spinach can reduce cancer risk and also leads to the reduction of the cell division of cancer cells. Spinach...
My Cat had Surgery Yesterday. Now She Can’t Walk Straight & the Vet Says There is no Way to Correct it.
Anesthesia reactions happen. Even in the best circumstances - reactions can happen. Sometimes it's due to ineffective kidney function, sometimes it's due to the animal being overweight, or interaction with food additives, or other medications, or vaccines given in...
Special Ingredient Saturday – Mackerel
Similar to sardines, mackerel is a great protein source providing a significant variety of vitamins, minerals, and healthy omega-3 Fatty acids. Mackerel with bone provides a good source of calcium.
Special Ingredient Saturday – Black & Red Beans
Black and red beans are an excellent source of folate, fiber, manganese, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, and Vitamin B1 (thiamin). Black and red beans are also an excellent source of the trace mineral molybdenum, which is responsible for detoxifying sulfites (a type of...
Special Ingredient Saturday – Cod Liver Oil
Cod liver oil provides Vitamin A, which helps maintain a strong immune system, and Vitamin D, which maintains strong and healthy bones. Cod liver oil is a great source of healthy omega-3 Fatty acids. This oil contains EPA (Eicosa Pentaenoic Acid), good for the...
Special Ingredient Saturday – Beef Liver
Beef liver provides pets with a quality source of iron, B12, riboflavin, zinc, copper, folate, selenium, niacin, and phosphorus. Organic liver, if available, is best.
Special Ingredient Saturday – Water Chestnuts
Water chestnuts are an excellent source of potassium and fiber, and are known to contain detoxifying properties.