Essential Oils for FLUTD
Jared Mitchell, DVM, CVMA, CVA, CVFT When used safely, pure essential oils are a valuable treatment modality for lower urinary tract disease in cats. Feline…
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Alternative Approaches to Renal Diseases in Veterinary Patients
Treatment for kidney failure and other renal diseases in dogs and cats can be supported by a range of alternative modalities, including ozone therapy, acupuncture,…
Laser Therapy for Lower Urinary Tract and Renal Disease in Companion Animals
How dogs and cats with urinary and renal disease can benefit from the pain-relieving and inflammation-reducing effects of photobiomodulation or laser therapy. The use of…
A refresher on the pathophysiology of diabetes in dogs and cats
Diabetes is common in dogs and cats – which means brushing up on your knowledge of the disease is always a good idea. Diabetes mellitus…
Homeopathy for hyperthyroid cats
Unknown before the 1970s, hyperthyroidism is now a common ailment in cats. Homeopathy is an effective alternative to conventional treatments. Hyperthyroidism is the most commonly…
CAN PETS GET MONKEYPOX? A recent case involving a dog indicates they can. Heres what one expert advises.
You may have heard the news that an Italian Greyhound in France contracted monkeypox from its owners, showing that the virus can jump from people…
NATURAL APPROACH TO HYPERADRENOCORTICISM (Cushing’s disease) IN DOGS
A natural approach to Cushings disease in dogs includes nutrition, glandulars, herbs, acupuncture and more, addressing all facets of the disease with no side effects.…
Special MLK Jr. Day of Service Opens the Door for Young People to Enter the Veterinary Profession
Event designed to increase diversity in the animal healthcare industry ORLANDO, Fla. JAN. 16, 2022 – The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and nationally-recognized…
Wildfire-injured cats more prone to blood clots
Cats that suffer from smoke inhalation and burns are likely to have blood clots, according to a study by the University of California, Davis Veterinary…
Making sense of feline panleukopenia (FPV) testing
How studies on FPV diagnosis and management are helping answer some practical questions important to shelter medicine and beyond. Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV), or feline…
TCVM FOR LIVER DISEASE IN CANINES
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) includes nutrition, herbal medicine, Tui-na and acupuncture. All these modalities are helpful for treating liver disease in dogs. The canine…
Diagnosing , managing and treating thyroid diseases in dogs and cats
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are commonly-seen disorders in canine and feline patients. Accurate diagnostic testing and screening are vital to successful treatment and management. Like humans,…
