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…
Category: Dogs
Dealing with chronic stress
Chronic stress is one of the foundations of disease in dog, leading to adverse stress-related behaviors which arise because their needs are not being met.…
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…
Dog brain scans & human-canine emotions
Interested in learning more about human-animal emotions? A recent study reveals that both dogs and people respond very similarly to various human and canine sounds.…
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…
Whole Body Cryotherapy in Dogs – Safety and Feasibility
Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) involves rapid exposure to extreme cold for a brief period. It originated in Japan during the late 1970s and has seen…
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…
Traditional Chinese Medicine for Wobbler Syndrome
Panel Discussion Pt. 2 In the Winter 2014 issue of IVC Journal, we looked at the various definitions of wobbler and the five-pronged integrative approach…
