A Closer Look at the Use of Electroacupuncture for Chronic Lameness in Small Animals
Chronic lameness in dogs and cats can have many causes, including osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia and more. Electroacupuncture can be an effective way to help treat…
Category: Veterinary Care
Integrative Approach to Canine Hip Dysplasia
From physical therapy to acupuncture, an integrative multimodal approach is an effective way to manage canine hip dysplasia and the osteoarthritis that often arises from…
Feline Cardiomyopathy & Thromboembolism – Creating a Better Outlook for Veterinary Patients
Heart disease in cats is often seen as hopeless, but alternative treatments such as nutritional therapy, herbs, and even medicinal leeches may offer some promise.…
Nutritional management of chronic kidney disease in felines
The primary approach to CKD in cats is dietary management to lessen the abnormalities caused by marginal kidney function. These nutritional measures have been proven…
A Survey of Supplements for Pets with CKD
A comprehensive look at the supplements that can help address chronic kidney disease in dogs and cats. Kidney disease is a common condition in dogs…
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…
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. HereÂ’s 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 CushingÂ’s disease in dogs includes nutrition, glandulars, herbs, acupuncture and more, addressing all facets of the disease with no side effects.…
