What genetic testing can tell you about your dog or cat
Is your pet prone to developing certain health problems? Genetic testing can help you find out. Depending on your dog or cat’s breed, or mix…
Category: Cats
Feeding the indoor cat for health and longevity
As obligate carnivores, feline physiology explains why the diets of indoor cats need to model those of their wilder relatives. As obligate carnivores, cats require…
How to support clients grieving the loss of a pet
With the growing popularity of pet memorial services, veterinarians have a variety of ways to offer support to clients who are grieving the loss of…
Home appliances and your animal – how to keep him safe
To your dog or cat, especially if he’s a youngster, home appliances aren’t just household items – they’re interesting objects to explore, climb, play with…
4 integrative technological approaches to pain
From low-level light therapy to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, technological advances in pain management for animal patients are a boon to veterinary practice. Today’s veterinary technology…
Goat milk – why it’s so good for your dog or cat
Easier to digest than cow’s milk, and packed with unique nutritional benefits, goat milk makes a healthy addition to your animal companion’s diet. Does your…
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…
Cryosurgery in the veterinary practice
Innovative advances in cryosurgery offer safe and effective treatment options with unlimited potential in the hands of the veterinarian. Canine and feline dermatologic problems make…
Do cats with chronic kidney disease need gastric acid suppression?
Gastrointestinal protectant use is ubiquitous in veterinary medicine. But is it always necessary? Learn more about new concepts regarding the use of gastric acid suppression…
Behavioral changes resulting from microbiome restoration
The potential of Microbiome Restorative Therapy (MBRT) to positively affect behavior in companion animals. Evidence supporting the critical role of a well-functioning microbiome in the…
The immune system and your animal’s eyes — balance is key
A look at how your animal’s eye health is linked to his immune system, and how you can keep him seeing and feeling well. Your…
Animal Reiki — attracting more attention as a healing modality
Once dismissed as bogus, Reiki is being brought into shelters, veterinary clinics and other animal facilities as an effective way to enhance healing and well-being…