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…
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.
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
