Are Essential Oils Safe for Pets?
The use of essential oils and aromatherapy is becoming increasingly popular. Essential oils have many wonderful therapeutic properties. Different chemical compounds in the oils lead to different properties. These properties can range from calming effects...
My Horse has EPM – What Do I Do?
EPM — equine protozoal meningitis — is an infection of the nervous system caused by a parasite called Sarcocystis neurona. This parasite is carried by opossums and raccoons. So, how might it affect your horse? Well, if an infected opossum goes to the bathroom on hay...
All of a Sudden my Dog Can’t Stand Up. What Do I Do?!
First things first: Regardless of your dog’s age, or the cause, this is a medical emergency. The causes can range from infection, to trauma, to disc disease. Important Note: In cases of disc disease, the longer your dog lays there, the more permanent the...
Your Holistic Options: August 30, 2015 is National Holistic Pet Day
National Holistic Pet Day is just under a week away. That’s why we’ve spent August discussing the role holistic veterinary medicine can play in your pet’s healthy life. Humans and pets alike deserve health options. And just as you have “alternative” health options for...
The Number of Holistic Veterinarians are Growing
The number of holistic veterinarians is growing in this country every year. So, what is the difference between “holistic veterinarians” (also called “integrative veterinarians”) and other veterinarians? Holistic veterinarians — like more holistic...
Your Holistic Cat. Important Considerations when your Desire is a Holistic Health Experience for your Cat.
Raising a holistic cat requires a slightly different approach than the holistic dog. While the same principles apply, cats can be more sensitive to medications and some cats are quite particular about changes in diet. It is easiest to start as kittens,...
Special Ingredient Saturday – Notes from the Ingredient Definition Committee, AAFCO Meeting, Denver August 3, 2015
I had the interesting pleasure of attending my second AAFCO meeting this week. AAFCO is the American Association of Feed Control Officials. These are the people who make recommendations for what is acceptable to go into feed for our food supply and for our pets. This...
Your Holistic Dog. Important Considerations when your Desire is a Holistic Health Experience for your Dog.
Choosing a holistic lifestyle for any member of your family comes with decisions and responsibilities. And, if you prefer a holistic approach to your own health, it makes sense to take the same approach for your dog. Because holistic medicine is not the norm, some...
Training Myth: A Wagging Tail is a Sign that all is Well with my Dog or Cat
“Oh, he’s wagging his tail He must be happy.” Maybe not. Behavior is a difficult thing to read in some pets, and a wagging tail can be a sign of happiness or it can be a sign telling you to “watch out.” More goes into body language than just a tail wag. So, let’s dig...
The Biggest Myth About Veterinarians: All Veterinarians are the Same.
You would be amazed how much difference there is between all of us. Even colleagues who went to veterinary school together have very different styles of practice. These differences are due to three things-experience, interest, and personality. Experience can mean not...