Sensitive Stomachs and Skin
Hundreds of different ingredients are used in commercial pet foods, so it’s no surprise that some of them are not well received by the animals…
Category: Veterinary Care
For The Love Of It
It’s 7:30 AM on the small tropical Island of San Andres, Colombia. Myself and 11 other animal health professionals walk towards the government building we…
Understanding environmental medicine
Exposure to toxins, stress, poor diet and other external influences can play a major role in the development of many disease states. Here’s how environmental…
Post traumatic stress disorder in dogs
Post traumatic stress disorder is well known in people, but dogs can also develop it. Treatment can be challenging and depends on the needs of…
The Case for Curcumin
Interest in naturally occurring substances for medical applications is growing rapidly. One of these substances is curcumin, a major active ingredient found naturally in turmeric.…
Glandular Therapy
A piece of kidney sits on a plate. Would you eat it? Would you offer it to your dog or cat? While most of us…
Immunotonic Herbs
Regardless of the natural practitioner’s chosen modality — whether it’s Western herbal medicine, traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda or even homeopathy — the goal of improving…
Scrubs that make a statement
Colorful scrubs with animal-themed designs are more than just a fashion trend. They help put clients at ease and subsequently enhance patient care. When a…
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…
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…
Equine Ulcers
When faced with a diagnosis of ulcers in their horses, many clients are shocked. “My horse could not possibly be stressed. I give him a…
Rethinking Equine Vaccinations – Part 2
In the first part of this series, we discussed the benefits and potential side effects of vaccinations, which provide an important means of protecting animals…
