Canine Pruritic Dermatitis Caused by Grass Contact
Grass-contact pruritic dermatitis in dogs is similar to protein-contact human dermatitis and needs a treatment path different from common canine pruritic skin disorders. Pruritus is…
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Different Causes of Lumps and Bumps in Dogs and Cats
Lumps and bumps on dogs or cats can have many causes and can be benign or malignant. Your vet can give you an accurate diagnosis…
What horse caretakers need to know about salmonella
Knowing the facts about Salmonella and how it can affect your horse is key to control, prevention and treatment. When most people think about Salmonella,…
Treating lyme disease in the horse
While treating Lyme disease in horses is complex, a wide variety of alternative therapies can be helpful for different stages and manifestations of the illness.…
Clinical utility of C-reactive protein and the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR) in canine patients
The inflammatory response is an important innate immune process that protects the body when tissues are injured by pathogens, trauma, toxic compounds, heat, etc. When…
Tongues, pulses, and points: TCVM diagnostics for the beginner
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, like Western medicine, is an extremely broad subject that can be studied for years. As with any medical system, a little…
Breakthrough test detects chronic diseases in animals
Thanks to a new saliva test, pet parents can determine whether or not their cat or dog has a chronic disease without leaving the comfort…
Cancer tests for dogs and cats
An early diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death for animal cancer patients. Learn how a blood profile and ultrasound can help catch…
Equine gastric ulcers
What do we really know about equine gastric ulcers? For horse caretakers and their veterinarians, gastric ulcers are all too familiar, yet not very well…
Arthritis – A Holistic Approach Part 1
Understanding the causes and diagnosis of arthritis. Arthritis is a diagnosis no horse owner wants to hear. It conjures up negative images of lifelong lameness,…
Homeopathic Remedies For Lyme Disease
Taking a homeopathic approach to lyme disease in horses. Lyme disease isn’t all that new. It’s actually been around for 40 to 50 years. But…
SIJC Injury or Hunter’s Bump
A complementary approach to hunter’s bump or SIJC injuries. Hunter’s bump is a commonly heard term in the barn. It refers to the subluxation of one…
