Heartworm medications are regulated by the FDA. Legally, your pet’s only protection is with one of the standard veterinary products. These days, those are either monthly chewable or topical products. The problem is that only pharmaceuticals can legally be licensed to...
In the last couple of years, pharmaceutical companies have developed and manufactured new chewable combination pills – heartworm prevention that also protects against fleas. Some newer products even kill ticks. But at what expense to our pets and our environment? If...
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...
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...
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 faster with...
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...
