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Acupuncture has gained acceptance as an alternate modality of therapy in veterinary medicine... -
Arthritis is a chronic degenerative disease of bones and joints. Three major changes occur:...
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If I Should Grow Frail by Julia Napier, copyright 1999 If it should...
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It all began in 1988, when our beloved year-old tortoiseshell Persian, Dinah, developed what...
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PJ died yesterday. Sweet soul. My little Petie. I love...
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Arf My father had raised Airedale Terriers when I was a teenager. I did...
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Denise wrote this beautiful poem after the death of her German Shepherd, Turbo in...
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I found Phoebe, a beautiful gray and white tabby, a few days before...
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This is Bud's story, or should I say our story, as they are so...
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For Some Students, Teacher's The Pet: Kenya Harris is stretched...
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Our pets live relatively short lives. For many of us who love our pets,...
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"Mike," I said into the phone, "I've just heard about a...
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Lisa sends this poem with love, to Daphane, Bernese Mountain Dog; April 20,...
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The year was 1979. The place, Australia. I was 22 years old and the...
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Well, you know sometimes best laid plans just don't seem to work some days...
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"Let food be your medicine" - Hippocrates Our pets' diet is... -
The term "cystitis" literally means irritation of the urinary bladder. Prevention and treatment with...
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Heart Disease What Does the Heart Do? What Are the Different Types...
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The heart, blood and blood vessels make up the system that supplies the body's...
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Healthy teeth help make a healthy pet. Preventive dental care is one of the...
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Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is one of the most common and destructive of all...
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People are warned about the dangers and warning signs of cancer on a regular...
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Pets that scratch excessively may be allergic to something. Some pets are affected at...
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This is a term that is synonymous with the term "Gastric Dilatation with Volvulus."...
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Chemotherapeutic (anti-cancer) drugs are used in the treatment of several types of cancer in...
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Canine heartworm disease [also called dirofilariasis (dir-oh-filla-RYE-uh-sis) is a serious and potentially fatal disease...
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It happened without warning. One moment my young male Belgian Tervueren was snuggling against...
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In cardiomyopathy, the heart's function is compromised and often leads to an eventual...
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Tell Me More About Fleas and Ticks on My Dogs and Cats....
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Lyme Disease (Borreliosis) is a widespread, potentially serious disease that can affect dogs, cats...
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This disorder of the digestive system is potentially life threatening (particularly in its acute...
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Rabies General Information What to Do if Bitten General...
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Sam, a 12-year-old miniature Dashchund, was presented for chiropractic treatment after being diagnosed with...
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What Should I Know About Declawing Cats? Why Are Claws Important to a...
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Television commercials and magazine advertisements for pet food would have us believe that the...
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FEEDING YOUR CAT: KNOW THE BASICS OF FELINE NUTRITION. Diet is the brick and...
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Dogs are carnivores, and they love to chew. Chewing is fun, therapeutic, and it...
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The coat and skin often reflect the general health of your pet. A healthy...
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Every year, millions of cats and dogs become homeless in the United States. Many...
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Before acting on impulse to acquire a pet, take time to consider the commitment....
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There are many factors to consider when introducing pets for the first...
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Congratulations on the adoption on your new kitten! Being a cat's guardian can...
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A Non-Verbal Link to Canine Communication The following article by William E....
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Puppy Rearing 1: Congratulations on the acquisition of your new puppy! Owning...
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All domestic dogs are descended from wolves. Despite sometimes being very different in shape,...
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What Are the Best Ways to Housebreak My New Puppy?...
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Young dogs begin to explore their surroundings as soon as their eyes...
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How pet owners can support their companions struggling with this common but devastating disease...
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This article lays out some often-ignored principles of feline nutrition and explains why cats... -
Your family is ready to find a new dog. What criteria should you...
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Understanding your new puppy will promote a strong bond and happy life together....
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As a conventionally trained veterinarian with a background in biomedical and clinical research, I...
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Holistic (or Integrative) Veterinary Medicine is the examination and diagnosis of an animal,...
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Much to the excitement of children around the Midwest winter weather arrived early with...
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Modern veterinary medicine has made tremendous strides in protecting and repairing the health of...
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Adverse reactions to food are difficult to differentiate from "atopy" in the dog because...
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Urinary tract infections are a very uncomfortable problem for humans and animals alike. In...
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When a pet suffers a broken bone, there are several surgical and non-surgical techniques...
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in companion animals. It has...
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We all produce new and replacement cells every day, many millions of them...
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Cancer represents a unique state whereby the body's healing system fails to eliminate cells...
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I am writing this at five in the morning. For years, this has been...
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Twenty-first century medicine boasts a number of treatments that are actually very dangerous to...
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The goal of cancer treatment in the veterinary patient is to prolong good quality...
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Most primary bone tumors in dogs are malignant, and approximately 85 % are osteosarcomas....
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Lymphoma (or LSA), a tumor caused by a cancerous proliferation of lymphocytes (cells that...
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Nutritional Requirements of Dogs and Cats with Cancer Any illness, be it cancer...
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Mammary gland ("breast") tumors are the most common type of tumor in the unspayed...
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Mammary cancer is the third most common cancer in cats. The average age of...
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There are many ways to treat cancer including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy....
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Straining unproductively can be a symptom of either constipation or large intestinal diarrhea....
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Cough is a common problem in dogs but occurs less frequently in cats. Cough...
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Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is the overproduction of the hormone cortisol by the adrenal...
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One of the saddest days for someone who is blessed with a wonderful german...
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Diabetes mellitus occurs when the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin. Insulin is required for...
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Diarrhea is the passing of loose or liquid stool, more often than normal....
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Most dogs with Ehrlichia spp. and Anaplasma spp. appear to harbor subclinical infections so...
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Epilepsy was recognized in ancient times and was undoubtedly one of the "difficult" diseases...
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It's 7:00 on a Sunday evening and you walked into the kitchen just as...
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Hot Weather Care Tips for Pets As many of us know, summer can be...
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Inquiries about various issues relating to Western blot (WB) testing are frequently posted to...
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Hyperthyroidism is the overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid glands. Hyperthyroidism occurs most...
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A common problem in dogs is the ingestion of unnatural objects such as candy...
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Pyometra is an infection of the uterus in dogs and cats causing a variety...
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Feeding tubes save lives and are not used as often as they should be...
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Vitamin B12 diagnostic use and therapeutic considerations in pets Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) is a...
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Vomiting is a very common problem in dogs and cats. There are many causes...
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You can treat flea infestations naturally using Integrated Pest Management (IPM). There are non-toxic...
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This is an excerpt from Dr. Chambreau's wonderful "Healthy Animal's Journal". It is a...
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These are the first chapters of Michelle Bernard's excellent "Raising Cats Naturally"...
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This is an excerpt from Dr. Chambreau's wonderful Healthy Animals Journal. Journaling for your...
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Osteochondrosis dessicans (OCD) is a condition of abnormal cartilage growth seen in rapidly growing...
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Hypothyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder of canines, and up to 80% of...
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Tempting as it may be to simplistically consider fleas as horrible insects, the bane...
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Today, spot-on flea products are advertised in every sort of media available to...
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If you’re not quite ready to jump whole-hog into the home-prepared diet or you...
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Whether you call these patients geriatric or (as some feline practitioners insist) “mature,” special...
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SINCE its original description nearly 25 years ago,1 Lyme disease has become recognized...
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Issues in Nutrition– including Home-Made and Raw Food Diets: Nutrition and the Immune System...
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Integrating veterinary homeopathy into daily practice is very rewarding. It can both improve patient...
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Optimal health – health that gives one the greatest chance for a long, active,...
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Most geriatric animals have one or more abnormal conditions that appear in their senior...
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Chronic kidney disease is defined as kidney disease that has been present for...
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For a while I managed a cat rescue and adoption center a...
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Finally there’s a better way to keep your pet healthy for many years. Look...
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Homeopathic treatment helps many pets. I am frequently asked why homeopathy would work for...
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I frequently find the word "holistic" confused with "homeopathy". Homeopathy is...
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One of the questions most frequently asked at the weekly online holistic animal care...
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The following is an excerpt from the book, Raising Cats Naturally: How to care...
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Nutritional intake in the patient with hepatobiliary disease provides the cornerstone of balanced medical...
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Canine athlete. Do those two words make you think of dogs that can perform...
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I am a very strong advocate of obtaining any indicated non-invasive diagnostic information when...
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Your veterinary medical "team" should be made up of you, the general practice...
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Modern veterinary medicine has made tremendous strides in protecting and repairing the health of...
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Firm fundamental suggestions based on literature about how nutrition can impact cancer. Dietary factors...
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What Should I Do If My Pet Is Diagnosed With Cancer? Your...
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Mast cell tumors (MCT) in dogs are very common, accounting for approximately 20% of...
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How does radiation therapy work? Radiation, when used at energies that...
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Vaccination is a medical procedure that should be undertaken with the same thoughtful consideration...
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The loss of an animal companion, whether due to death, being lost...
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Inappropriate urination is the most common behavioral problem reported by cat owners. Both male...
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Thrombocytopenia is a common disorder in small animals.There are several causes, which can be...
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Your dog cannot explain his symptoms, so it's the responsibility of you and your...
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The first step in the management of feline CRF is to determine, if possible,...
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The esophagus connects the throat to the stomach. Several disease processes can cause serious...
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It's time to call the experts at the national ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center...
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Keep your pet safe by being aware of these common toxins around your house...
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This list contains plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals...
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Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by a microscopic parasite called Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii)....
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Wendy and her cat Nala are relaxing on the couch, Wendy absently stroking...
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You've always managed to give your pet the medical care she deserves, but due...
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You have many choices for pet care. Unfortunately trained veterinary homeopaths are not (yet)...
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Integrative and alternative veterinary practitioners come together in an 18 minute documentary about the...
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I love this question! I wish I had learned more about this wonderfully-effective method...
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A lot of people today are confused about what homeopathy is (and isn't), and...
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A true pet food allergy is defined as an actual immune system or inflammatory...
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Arthritis is a chronic degenerative disease of bones and joints. Three major changes occur:...
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Nutrition is perhaps the most intimate and important of individual biological experiences....
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An unexpected surprise awaited Dr. Richard Pitcairn as he researched the cause of chronic...
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In 2011 Catherine O'Driscoll sent out a survey to veterinarians regarding their views on...
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Let's look at the vaccine question from my perspective as a practitioner of homeopathic...
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Is Vaccination for Cats Helpful or Harmful? Vaccination is not as widely...
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Vaccinations have worked to decrease the incidence of acute viral disease, but many pet...
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In modern medicine, symptoms are seen as the enemy, as the disease itself. Homeopathy,...
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Animals like dogs and cats, being carnivores, have sharp teeth designed for tearing flesh...
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When adopting a dog, one choice you'll need to make is whether to adopt...
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I encourage everyone to adopt their next pet. It is wonderful to save the...
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There is mounting evidence that all vaccines can do more harm than good....
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For the vast majority of pet dogs (modified wolves), cats (modified desert predators)...
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If you are thinking about finding a new pet, perhaps you will consider giving...
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The answer is simple. Yes! By reducing the processed commercial food in your pet's diet...
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There is a veil obscuring the truth about pet foods. It is a tapestry...
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The Whole(istic) Truth About Pet Food "Although we have come to accept commercial foods...
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A team at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine conducted several studies1,2 to determine...
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Cats' vaccine-related cancer prompts review of vaccination protocols . Risk analysis may...
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The intervertebral discs (the cushion that resides in the space between adjacent spinal vertebrae)... -
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary passing of urine. Pets can be incontinent for many...
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Hospice is a special philosophy of care designed to provide comfort, support and dignity...
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Nearing the Time of Transition—Euthanasia or Natural Death? "The experience we call...
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The challenge in treating soft tissue injuries is not in the actual treatment itself,...
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Therapeutic exercise allows the creativity in our minds to come forward as we design...
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The BrightHaven Treatment Protocol for older and dying pets: "The...
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5 Things to Know About Pet Insurance Every six seconds a U.S pet guardian...
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Are the ingredients in commercial pet food healthful? What about the many pet food...
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Animals that have been hit by a car, or kicked by a horse, or...
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It is amazing to see how many dogs suffer from arthritis. The old belief...
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Aren’t puppies just the cutest? Its hard not to laugh when they’re bouncing around...
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If dog owners consistently act in a manner that from the 'dogs point of...
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Watching the decline of your pet’s physical and/or mental health after years of...
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Dogs have been fed kibbled foods for the past fifty or so years with...
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It is very important to be an informed advocate for your pets. Especially when...
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The liver performs an incredible number of functions to maintain health of animals, including...
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Every year continuing education seminars and journal articles provide us with more and more...
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A daughter sits with her dying momOur house is filled with so much sadness... -
Pets visit veterinarians for many reasons, but allergies are one of the most common...
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Despite continued advances in feline health care, behavior problems are still the most common...
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Until about 40 years ago the cat was thought to be an outdoor pet,...
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Cranial (or anterior) cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is one of the most common orthopedic...
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Canine Hip Dysplasia is a condition which begins in immature dogs with instability or...
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This topic occurred to me at a point when there was the rather frequent...
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Our beloved Golden Retriever, Rufus, started having nose bleeds in May 2008. Following an...
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Skin is one of the largest organs of the body. As such, cat skin...
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How does one treat a hot spot on a dog? Are there natural remedies...
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The skin serves to protect the rest of the body. It is a barrier...
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A 6 yr old, male, neutered Weimaraner was treated homeopathically for nasal aspergillosis after...
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While working in a molecular biology lab in 1980 I learned how sensitive animal...
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Clicker training is a new, science-based way to communicate with your pet. It's easier...
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Myths and legends have been spun around cats ever since people started sharing their...
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The multibillion dollar pet food industry has recently seen the addition of a new...
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Here's yet another respected and well-educated human doctor telling us to "stop with the...
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Before and during winter, many people will "winterize" their automobiles, including a change of... -
All dogs will have some discharge at the corners of their eyes. It's perfectly...
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To understand cats, we must first understand how they behave in their natural environment.... -
A new clinical study of dogs with elevated liver enzymes has verified the beneficial...
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Ear problems are one of the top routine reasons why dogs visit the veterinarian,... -
Has your pet been receiving long term medication for a chronic (non life-threatening) health... -
Your pet is sick. You have tried everything to improve her health, but the... -
This extremely informative, well-researched and very well-produced movie should be seen by everyone.... -
Until recently, topical poisons or natural essential oil drops, sprays, and shampoos were the... -
Wild animals are commonly admitted for rehabilitation with health problems. Many of these conditions...
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Jumping Up A bad habit that many dogs share, jumping up on people is... -
If you have been thinking about exploring the path of alternative health for you... -
If you have been thinking about exploring the path of alternative health for you... -
I wish more pet owners were offered this wonderful treatment option. There are dozens... -
This fantastic "debate" took place at Mcgill University in Montreal November 27 of 2012....
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The following research summary was written in response to inaccuracies in the anonymous "white...
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Five representatives of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association attended the AVMA meeting, January... -
What follows is my own experience with homeopathic treatment of my Lyme disease. I... -
What follows is an excerpt of an article from a popular pet health site....
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Neutering, and the age at which a dog is neutered, may affect the animal’s... -
This is the letter I wrote to JAVMA (Journal of the American Vet Med...
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I am very proud to announce that the Veterinary Homeopathy Consulting Group (VHCG) is...
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The first confusion is what to actually call a practice which uses anything other...
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Our world is full of subtleties that are often overlooked in the rush of...
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF VETERINARY HOMEOPATHY Are you concerned with your animal companion’s...
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Cancer is a disease that we veterinarians are diagnosing more frequently in pets. According... -
I was thrilled to be the guest on the wonderful Health Inn show sponsored...
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Most people have heard of collagen as an anti-aging cosmetic product. Collagen is the... -
Pancreatitis, an inflammatory condition of the exocrine pancreas, occurs frequently in both dogs and...
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The following is the text of a presentation I gave to a group of...
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