Laser therapy for osteoarthritis
There are many conditions in geriatric patients for which laser therapy would be advantageous, but the most common one is certainly osteoarthritis. This condition often…
Category: Cats
Microbiome restorative therapy healing the immune system
Science is increasingly recognizing the importance of the microbiome, which is endogenous to the gastrointestinal tracts of cats, dogs and other mammals. Research shows that…
Supplemental support for senior animals
Aging is not a disease, but it comes with a number of symptoms that can be reduced with the right supplemental support. Aging comes with…
ECM Approach to Cell Regeneration
Back in the 1950s, surgeon and Harvard professor Dr. Alan Spievack began working in the field of cell regeneration. Inspired by the salamander’s ability to…
Dietary apoptogens and cancer
One in three dogs – one in two over the age of ten – will develop cancer. With these sobering statistics, could apoptogens be a…
Integrating Basic Chinese Food Therapy into Daily Practice
For thousands of years, Chinese practitioners have used food as medicinal therapy and for preventative care. The main focus of the diet is to support…
The Connection Between Immunity and Nutrition
The interactions between immunity, the immune system, nutrition and nutrients are complex and extremely important for companion animal health. Let’s review some simple concepts that…
Bioregulatory Medicine and Homotoxicology
What is bioregulatory medicine? By definition, bioregulation is the regulation of biological processes in the body (Smit, 2009). Bioregulatory medicine involves the use of therapeutics…
Vaccination and Changing Protocols – Part 1
Integrative veterinarians have long suspected that chronic disease can result from vaccines. It’s not surprising, then, that pet owners are now questioning the number…
How to empower pet parents
Want happier clients with healthier pets? Here’s how to empower pet parents to play a bigger role in keeping their animals well. As a technician,…
Managing Dermatological Conditions
The standard treatment for many dermatological issues involves the use of systemic corticosteroids and/or antibiotics. Topical therapy is also used concurrently with oral treatments, or…
Beta Glucans: Keeping The Balance of Great Health
The immune system is a complicated intricate network that protects the body against exogenous or endogenous stressors, infections, cancer and other diseases. When the immune…
