What telemedicine can (and can’t) do for your dog or cat
Telemedicine is an expanding healthcare movement for dogs and cats as well as humans. It has its drawbacks and legal limitations, but it also offers…
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.
Detoxifying your pet – why and when it’s important
Your dog or cat’s body is naturally designed to detoxify itself, but sometimes he needs extra assistance to recover his health and well-being. We live…
Testing for kidney disease in your dog or cat
A large number of older dogs and cats develop kidney disease or failure. With correct diagnostic testing, the problem can be caught early enough for…
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…
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.…