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Author: Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Veterinarian Dr. Shawn Messonnier wrote The Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats, The Natural Vet’s Guide to Preventing and Treating Cancer in Dogs, and 8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog. He’s the pet care expert for Martha Stewart Living’s “Dr. Shawn – The Natural Vet” on Sirius Satellite Radio, and creator of Dr. Shawn’s Pet Organics. His practice, Paws & Claws Animal Hospital (petcarenaturally.com), is in Plano, Texas.
Should I call the vet?

Should I call the vet?

How to determine when your dog or cat needs to see a vet right away, and when it’s okay to “wait and see”. Your dog…

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Shawn Messonnier, DVM February 18, 2020
Diagnosing your animal’s digestive problems

Diagnosing your animal’s digestive problems

Digestive problems are common in dogs and cats, and can be challenging to diagnose. These tests narrow down the causes and make effective treatment possible.…

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Shawn Messonnier, DVM November 21, 2019
5 myths about “lumps and bumps” on our pets

5 myths about “lumps and bumps” on our pets

Lumps and bumps are common on dogs and cats, and a lot of misinformation surrounds them. Let’s bust five myths about these abnormalities so you…

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Shawn Messonnier, DVM September 26, 2019
Cancer tests for dogs and cats  

Cancer tests for dogs and cats  

An early diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death for animal cancer patients. Learn how a blood profile and ultrasound can help catch…

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Shawn Messonnier, DVM September 6, 2019

Pet food label shorthand – look for quality protein ingredients

Learn why it’s important to look for a quality protein as the first ingredient when selecting a pet food for your dog or cat. Have…

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Shawn Messonnier, DVM August 2, 2019
Does your animal need allergy testing?

Does your animal need allergy testing?

Most allergic dogs and cats respond well to a holistic or integrative treatment approach, but some don’t. In these cases, allergy testing and hyposensitization may…

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Shawn Messonnier, DVM June 14, 2019
Canine flu – what you need to know

Canine flu – what you need to know

Though quite rare, canine flu can be a significant issue. Learning more about it can help you protect your dog from this highly contagious disease.…

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Shawn Messonnier, DVM March 19, 2019
Getting the right diagnosis for your pet

Getting the right diagnosis for your pet

As in human medicine, health problems in dogs and cats are sometimes missed or diagnosed incorrectly. Arriving at a correct diagnosis involves good teamwork from…

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Shawn Messonnier, DVM February 21, 2019
3 common objections to holistic veterinary medicine

3 common objections to holistic veterinary medicine

Conventional veterinary medicine claims that holistic therapies don’t work, or that any healing that does occur can be written off as coincidence or placebo effect.…

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Shawn Messonnier, DVM November 26, 2018
Holistic medicine for “hopeless” cases

Holistic medicine for “hopeless” cases

Conventional medicine has its place, but in many instances, there’s only so much it can do for a sick dog or cat. Often, turning to…

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Shawn Messonnier, DVM November 6, 2018
5 causes of hearing loss in dogs

5 causes of hearing loss in dogs

Is your dog going deaf? Perhaps he’s just getting older, but there are other causes of hearing loss in canines, so it’s always a good…

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Shawn Messonnier, DVM June 13, 2018
functional medicine for your pet

Functional medicine for dogs

This approach to pet healthcare uses integrative medicine to get to the root cause of disease while focusing on the optimal functioning of the body…

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Shawn Messonnier, DVM April 9, 2018
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