Is your dog scared of strangers?
Many dogs react fearfully when they see or are approached by strangers. Gentle behavior modification can help calm those fears, boost your dog’s confidence, and…
Category: Dogs
Recommending raw bones in the veterinary practice
Raw bones are a great way to enhance patient nutrition and dental health, but it’s important to educate clients on how to feed bones safely.…
The lightly cooked whole food diet
How this unique diet can help optimize outcomes for immune-compromised patients. Nutrition – especially a fresh food diet – can be an effective way to…
Winter getaways for you and your dog
Do you have the winter blues? Maybe your dog does as well! These winter getaways will give you both the change of scenery you need.…
Essential oils for anal gland issues
Over the past 20 years, essential oils have been used in over 800 anal gland cases in dogs and cats, ranging from pruritus to cancer.…
Integrating chiropractic during and after animal dentistry
The use of chiropractic care during dental procedures allows veterinarians to evaluate the stomatognathic system, reset the entire nervous system, and pick up on clinical…
Microalgae for dogs
Discover how different types of microalgae, such as Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA), can benefit the health of your canine patients. For the past several decades, people have…
Recognizing soft tissue injuries in the dog from an integrative perspective – pt 2
Applying rehab and physiotherapy techniques to a dog with a soft tissue injury should be preceded by a proper consideration of how the injury developed…
Adaptogens and nutritive tonic herbs for patient well-being
Learn how these four adaptogens and tonic herbs are a profound choice for achieving balanced well-being in your patients. Balance is the key word with…
Orthotics and the veterinary nurse
Prefabricated braces and custom orthotics enhance mobility and quality of life in many patients. The veterinary nurse can play an important role in helping these…
Report: presumed natural or shed vaccine viral exposure in unvaccinated puppies
Once a pup’s residual maternal immunity has waned, he can still maintain measurable levels of immunity, despite being unvaccinated. What are the possible explanations? Some…
Hydrotherapy in canine physical rehab
The role of therapy pools and underwater treadmills in physical rehabilitation, and what to consider when adding these to your facility. Hydrotherapy, or aquatic therapy,…
