Canine cataracts
Cataracts in dogs have many causes – aging, diabetes, genetic predisposition and more. While surgery is the only treatment, there are ways to help prevent…
Category: Dogs Health
Can a keto diet help dogs and cats with cancer?
Cancer is not only a genetic or inflammatory disease – it’s also a metabolic disease. A keto diet can starve cancer cells by targeting the…
Leptospirosis – should you vaccinate your dog?
This serious disease is increasing in incidence, yet is still relatively rare in most regions. Find out what causes leptospirosis, how it’s treated, and whether…
A step-by-step guide to pet CPR
Pet CPR is an important skill for dog and cat owners to have. This guide breaks it down into steps, so you can act quickly…
Ear mites or yeast ear infections – how can you tell?
Does your pet have an ear infection or ear mites? Here’s how to distinguish between these two common issues. There he goes again – you…
Tilley’s tale – how a senior dog adapted to being blind
When this high-energy canine developed cataracts and glaucoma at the age of seven, an integrative treatment approach, including acupressure-massage, helped her adjust to blindness. As…
Does your dog have recurring ear infections?
Most canine ear infections are caused by yeast, not bacteria, and conventional treatments usually result in recurring problems. Here’s why, and how a more holistic…
Miracolo Oil – a natural solution for your pet’s skin issues
How Spina Organics’ Miracolo Oil is providing natural, effective relief for itchy cats and dogs. We all know how annoying an itch can be. In…
Preventing cancer in our pets – is it possible?
While no one can predict which dogs or cats will develop cancer, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk. Cancer rates in…
How vaping impacts your dog or cat
Many people assume vaping is a harmless habit that emits nothing but water vapor. But the “e-juice” in vape pens contains chemicals that pose a…
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…
Should you spay or neuter your dog – or not?
Standard spay and neuter surgery can have negative impacts on a dog’s health. So what are some alternative options? In the US and Canada, broad…