Therapeutic laser therapy and exercises for senior pets
How therapeutic laser therapy and exercise can provide pain relief for geriatric patients. As dogs and cats age, joint problems and their associated pain can…
Category: Veterinary Care
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…
Food Prescriptions for the Aging Patient
Whole patient care is about more than just treating symptoms or the clinical presentation. It’s about planning for wellness and preventing future issues, even for…
Integrative Approach to Geriatric and Hospice Care
As veterinarians, we are often faced with situations beyond the scope of what we were taught in veterinary school. I learned this early in my…
Nutraceuticals and inflammation
Pain in the musculoskeletal from inflammation can be treated through nutraceutical support, which encourages a healthy anti-inflammatory response. Nutraceuticals may be used to help manage…
TCVM – assessment and care for geriatric patients
The primary goal is to promote quality of life rather than cure disease. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine can help accomplish this goal. As the life…
Managing Feline Stomatitis
Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) or stomatitis (inflammation of the oral mucous membranes) is commonly referred to as feline gingivostomatitis or lymphocytic plasmacytic gingivitis stomatitis…
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…
Curcumin – Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant
Chronic inflammation is a major contributor to many conditions impacting the health of horses and pets. The process is multifactorial, but often leads to ongoing…
Creating a fresh food program for your clients
One of our many tasks is to help clients learn to provide an appropriate diet for their pets. Here’s how to create a fresh food…
Laser therapy for osteoarthritis
There are many conditions in geriatric patients for which laser therapy would be advantageous, but the most common one is certainly osteoarthritis. This condition often…
Microbiome restorative therapy healing the immune system
Science is increasingly recognizing the importance of the microbiome, which is endogenous to the gastrointestinal tracts of cats, dogs and other mammals. Research shows that…
