The Latest On Separation Anxiety
The term “separation anxiety” likely originated in the mid-1980s with Dr. Victoria Voith, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and Dr. Peter Borchelt, a Certified Applied Animal…
Category: Dogs
Dogs & Cats At Risk
Dogs and cats, like the proverbial canaries down the mine shafts, have become our sentinels. They alert us to health hazards in the home-environments we…
Cognitive Disorder
Cognitive disorder (dog and cat Alzheimer’s) is the most common chronic degenerative neurological disorder affecting older pets. While the exact incidence is not known, it…
The Pros of Partial Spay
Spaying has become such a standard practice that many of us don’t give it a second thought. We know it’s absolutely necessity to help stem…
Assessing and Monitoring CKD
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is now the most common problem seen in older feline patients. It is less common in dogs, but we are nevertheless…
Feng Shui in the clinic setting
Feng Shui is an ancient art of placement that can help you and your colleagues maintain wellbeing and harmony in the workplace. Veterinary medicine is…
The case for whole foods
Here’s how our understanding of pet nutrition has changed, and why whole foods are still touted as the optimal option. For decades, clinical nutrition was…
Antimicrobial Enzymes – an effective alternative to antibiotics
Have you considered holistic alternatives to treat antibiotic-resistant superbugs? Learn about the positive benefits found in antimicrobial enzymes. Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin nearly…
Maintaining joint health in dogs
Providing dogs with the right amount of antioxidants and fatty acids can assist in the metabolizing of joint supplements and boost their quality of life. …
The role of diet and supplementation in animal cancer care
Pets with cancer are very common in small animal practices. Learn more about how diet can be a tailored treatment plan for some patients. Cancer…
Preventing “Bad Hair” Days
About 95% of a dog’s body is covered with hair. Besides making the dog soft and huggable, this coat helps protect the skin and keep…
Winter lameness in dogs
Injuries sustained by active dogs that play, run or work in winter conditions can be diagnostically challenging. A thorough exam is essential in dealing with…
