My Dog Had All of Her Teeth Pulled at Her Last Dental, Now Her Tongue Hangs Out. Why is That?
Your poor baby must have had some rotten teeth! The good news is now that the rotten teeth are out, she probably feels much better. The infection that was associated with those teeth most likely sent bacteria through her blood stream which would have made her feel...
A Super Quick, Inexpensive Measure of Pet Health – Urine pH
Last week, we talked briefly about acid-base balance. Today’s topic ties in directly with that – urine pH. Normal urine pH should be between 6.5 and 7.0. A pH measure of 7.0 is neutral – neither acid nor alkaline. One of the things your veterinarian evaluates when...
Special Ingredient Saturday – Cheese
Cheese provides protein and a quality source of calcium. Cheese also provides iron, zinc and potassium.
Why Does My Dog Eat Dirt?
There are many theories as to why dogs eat dirt. These theories include missing minerals in their diet, treating intestinal parasites, and perhaps having an upset stomach. A new theory would be to consider the pH of the soil where your dog is eating and how that...
A Friend’s Dog was Diagnosed With Lepto. What is It?
“Lepto” is the short name for a bacterial infection called leptospirosis. Leptospira are a group of bacteria that can cause kidney disease. Wildlife, especially raccoons, carry the bacteria without becoming ill from the infection. “Lepto” infection is spread when...
How “Ozone” Therapy is Used in Veterinary Medicine
Last week we described what ozone is: three reactive oxygen molecules in a loose bond which can be used for health benefits. This week I want to highlight some of the many benefits of ozone in ozone veterinary medicine: Treat Skin Wounds Skin wounds heal...
What is Ozone Therapy?
What is ozone? Ozone is also called a greenhouse gas. It is the electrifying smell in the air after a strong thunderstorm. Ozone protects the earth from the sun’s rays. Ozone consists of three oxygen molecules in a loose bond; as compared to the normal oxygen we...
Alternative Medicine for Your Pet
One of the great things about alternative medicine is it helps so many patients and in so many different ways. I would like to share a few examples with you: Recently, a friend of mine was having vertigo, a terrible case of dizziness that did not stop. The neurologist...
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet Family
Take five minutes of every day to spend one-on-one time with one person/dog/cat – one at a time. This is different than group play because this creates a one-on-one bonding experience. It doesn’t matter the species, five minutes of dedicated time is worth more than...
Need a Last Minute Treat for the Four-Legged Family?
Here’s a great biscuit recipe: Ingredients: 1 pound (0.5 kg) flour-whole wheat, buckwheat, millet, brown rice or other 2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt 1 quart (1 L) water 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or molasses 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil Directions: Mix flour and salt...