Vitamin D in dogs and cats
A vitamin D insufficiency is associated with a range of disease states. In recent years, researchers have uncovered new findings about vitamin D in dogs…
Category: Dogs
Interested in animal behavior?
As a veterinary technician, you can help clients identify and address behavior problems, and prevent them from occurring in the first place. Veterinary technologists and…
Herbs offer safe, effective pain management
An herbal approach to pain can address the causes of discomfort, has few to no side effects, and can be used over a long period.…
Canine influenza
Implementing these alternative approaches will help you treat and prevent influenza in your patients. The recent outbreak of a virulent canine type A flu virus…
Alternative pain control for surgeries and injuries
From laser and ozone therapy to herbs, acupuncture and chiropractic, there are many ways to help patients with pain arising from surgery and injury. No…
Essential oils in behavior training
A growing number of dog owners are reluctant to use behavior medications on their dogs because of the time involved in figuring out the right…
Promoting healing with prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is a longstanding medical technique that treats pain by stimulating the body to repair damaged and loose ligaments. Prolotherapy is not a new method…
4 ways that Reiki can help shelter animals
Learn how Reiki can help animals regain their trust in people, make them more adoptable, and assist them through transitions. Reiki is an easy-to-use energy…
Enzymes vs. antibiotics for otitis externa
Allergies in pets can be treated in a variety of ways. Learn about the pros and cons of enzymes and antibiotics for managing otitis externa.…
Urinary tract infections
Boost your small animal practice by learning how to treat the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections using innovative alternatives. Urinary tract infections (UTI) are…
Treating canine lipomas
Holistic options to present to pet owners when looking to treat lipomas in a way that maximizes the health and comfort of the dog. As…
Using essential oils in accordance with Chinese medicine
With the increased popularity of essential oils, learn how to incorporate them in your veterinary practice to positively affect patient care. Many diseases result from…
