Alternative approaches to cardiac stenosis in dogs
Canine cardiac stenosis can be age-related, but may also be congenital, hereditary and familial. Early detection and a strict therapeutic regimen that includes alternative therapies…
Author: W. Jean Dodds, DVM
Dr. Jean Dodds received her veterinary degree in 1964 from the Ontario Veterinary College. In 1986, she established Hemopet, the first non-profit national blood bank program for animals. Today, Hemopet also runs Hemolife, an international veterinary specialty diagnostics service. Dr. Dodds has been a member of many committees on hematology, animal models of human disease and veterinary medicine. She received the Holistic Veterinarian of the Year Award from the AHVMA in 1994, has served two terms on the AHVMA’s Board of Directors, chairs their Communications Committee, and currently serves on the Board of the AHVMF, as well as its Research Grant and Editorial Committees
Antimicrobial resistance in dogs and cats
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat to dogs and cats. Understand the risks, how it develops, and practical steps to protect your animal’s health Antimicrobial…
Integrative Therapies in Canine Orthopedics – Herbal and Non-Herbal Options
Both herbal and non-herbal modalities – including TCVM, Chinese and Western herbal medicine, nutraceuticals and other options — can help address arthritis, hip dysplasia, cruciate…
Understanding Your Dog or Cat’s Microbiome
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Chronic Inflammation in Pets: Causes, Effects, and Management
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Using Data and Neuroimaging to Help Understand the Brains of Animals?
Combining data from the brain atlas and MRI/fMRI neuroimaging can help shed light about the brains of companion animals, horses, and pigs. ? When it…
Applications of Regenerative Medicine in Veterinary Hematology
How regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy are being increasingly utilized to enhance hematological knowledge in companion animals and treat related conditions in these species. …
Research Direction for Integrative Medicine in Dogs – What Needs to Be Done?
The integrative approach often involves therapies outside mainstream medicine, since symptoms are secondary to a dogs physical and psychological state. Outside factors can negatively impact…
Integrative Treatment for Chronic Bronchitis in Dogs
Although corticosteroids remain the treatment of choice for chronic bronchitis in dogs, a variety of alternative options can be used in conjunction with these drugs.…
Diagnosing Food Sensitivity in Horses
Food sensitivity in horses can lead to all kinds of gut discomfort, disease, and any number of health issues. Obviously, none of this makes for…
How Veterinary Diagnostics Have Advanced Over the Last 50 Years
Thanks to a range of scientific and clinical advancements, veterinary diagnostics, along with disease management and treatment options, have come a long way since the…