Heavy metal toxicity and chronic renal failure in horses
Exposure to heavy metals such as lead, at any stage of a horse’s life, can result in longstanding kidney issues and even chronic renal failure.…
Category: Horses
Colostrum – it offers more than passive immunity
Research has shown that colostrum has many health benefits, and its use in companion animals can lead to an increase in their bioactive compounds. Colostrum…
Homeopathy for cancer: gentle approach to a cure
Every patient has a unique medical history and may benefit from homeopathy or an allopathic treatment, as opposed to chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Cancer is…
Using osteopathy to diagnose and correct a displaced ovary in the “grumpy” mare
A displaced ovary, and the pain from ovarian dysfunction can be addressed through osteopathic treatments to the autonomic nervous and cranio-sacral systems. Osteopathy is a…
Normal and abnormal equine posture: how PRI can help performance and health
Why should we care about posture in horses? Because it informs us about how their complex neuro-musculoskeletal system is functioning. Recognizing abnormal compensatory postures as…
Pet medical insurance – giving financial access to integrative care
Having pet insurance can give pet owners the freedom to try more innovative treatment options to ensure their small animal is in optimal health Pete,…
Vaccination and changing protocols – part 2
Titer testing can be an alternative to boosters. Learn how it can be effective in your practice when it comes to assessing vaccinations In Part…
Herb use in sporting horses
Medicinal herbs can be beneficial to the health of sporting horses, but competition rules and regulations may prohibit their use in some cases. Sporting horses…
Vaccine strategies for equines
Vaccine strategies that minimize risk and maximize owner involvement. As more evidence emerges about vaccinosis and acute reactions to vaccines, many horse owners are questioning…
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…
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…
Lyme Disease in the Equine
Lyme disease (LD) was first recognized in 1975. It is now the most commonly reported tick-borne illness in the US and Europe, and is also…
