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 physicians for human...
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...
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...
Depending on what flea medicine you used, some are more likely to cause seizures than others. Certainly the over the counter spot on products that are based on pyrethrins are known to cause seizures in sensitive dogs. In fact, I have seen small dogs and cats have...
The answer depends on what has already been done. Has your kitten been dewormed? If not, you might get that done with a dewormer that gets hook, whip, and round worms. Most dewormers at the pet store only deworm against roundworms. Did you just change your kitten’s...
It really depends on what has been eaten. First, a bit of Digestion 101. The gall bladder helps digest fats, but it also is a way for toxins to leave the body. So, part of the toxins going out through the bile are involved in fat digestion and absorption. This means...
