Herb-Drug Interactions
Holistic practitioners are often confronted with difficult decisions regarding which treatments to use for complicated cases. It’s not uncommon to manage a pet taking multiple…
Category: Veterinary Care
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…
Bowen Therapy – Does It Work?
Can a hands-on technique really help laminitis pain, musculoskeletal problems (mild, severe/acute and chronic) TMJ and digestive issues, as well as reduce anxiety and an…
Winter feeding for horses
Transitioning horses to a hay diet during the cold weather months may lead to deficiencies in key nutrients and a need for supplementation. Here’s how…
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…
Management Of Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis of Suspected Viral Origin With A Thymic Extract
Richard E. Palmquist, DVM. Centinela Animal Hospital, Inc. 721 Centinela Avenue, Inglewood, CA. 90302. cahdogcat@aol.com Abstract: A thymic extract, Kyosenex1, was used in management of…
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…
