Liver shunts — what you need to know
Liver shunts are difficult to diagnose, but it can be managed with nutritional therapy and nutraceuticals. The liver is a busy organ. It performs a…
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Carrots for dogs
“Eat your carrots.” Didn’t we all hear that growing up? Didn’t we learn early on that eating carrots meant we’d acquire a super-hero’s power of…
Urate stones in dogs
Some breeds are more susceptible to this than others. Here’s what you need to know about protecting your best friend from urate stones. Good urinary…
Acupressure for a healthy dog coat
A dog’s well being is reflected in his coat. By supporting his health with this simple acupressure session, you can help ensure he feels –…
Does your dog have thyroid problems?
Is your dog behaving strangely? Has he developed unusual symptoms and acting apathetic or aggressive? It could be a thyroid problem. Kodak, a young bearded collie, was…
Herbs For Your Insulin Resistant Horse
Adding herbs to the management program of your insulin resistant horse can help him lead a longer, healthier life. The number of insulin resistant horses…
How To Check Vital Signs
Being able to evaluate your horse’s vital signs during a potential health crisis can mean the difference between getting him appropriate help in time, or…
Equine Immune Systems and Acupressure
Our horses must eat hay and drink water, which means their bodies must cope with elevated levels of toxins on a constant basis. Their natural…
Glutathione — the king of antioxidants
The glutathione antioxidant is a tiny but powerful nutrient that is vital to your dogs cell health, liver function and immunity. Mention antioxidants, and most…
Environmental Toxins
When Janet started feeding her horses rye hay, she began suffering from extremely cold hands and her fingers would turn white. She was fatigued, her…
Understanding fatty liver disease in cats
Cats are famous for being finicky, but if they stop eating altogether, they can develop fatty liver disease. Here’s what you need to know about…
Understanding dog diabetes
Does your dog have diabetes? Don’t panic. This common disease doesn’t have to be fatal, and in most cases can be easily and effectively treated.…
