There is no animal quite like a cat — of that cat people are absolutely sure! Adulation aside, though, there is one aspect of cats that is truly unique — their dietary needs. Cats, unlike dogs or people, are obligate carnivoires. In other words, cats must eat animal tissue to […]
Flea control for pets
Did you know that fleas can reproduce thousands of offspring in one month? Yes, you’ve read it right. In just one month, 10 female fleas can produce more than 267,000 offspring. This is the reason why fleas are tough to fight. Fleas will always be there, but you can control […]
Choosing euthanasia for your pet
Pet Euthanasia is a difficult issue for many people to come to grips with. For most of us, confronting this issue for our pets means confronting fear, guilt, and grief. But I believe that it’s an issue we must be ready to face whenever we make a lifetime commitment to […]
Arthritis in pets
Anyone who has lived with an older, stiff and disabled dog has experienced the heartbreak of arthritis. This slowly progressive disease starts with almost undetectable discomfort, and may progress to the point that the animal refuses to stand, walk outside for constitutionals, or even eat. Arthritis actually comes in different […]
Holistic Veterinary Medicine
What is holistic veterinary medicine? Holistic medicine is, by definition, is about being humane and compassionate. Holistic medicine uses gentle, minimally invasive techniques. It is based on treating stress. Holistic thinking involves the principles of love, empathy, and respect. This mixture of healing arts and skills is as natural as […]
Holistic Pet Care
With a focus on wellness, on minimally invasive treatment methods, and on treating the whole animal rather than just a set of symptoms, holistic veterinary medicine provides an alternative approach to traditional “allopathic” health care for all pets, including special-needs pets. Like alternative and complementary medicine for humans, holistic veterinarians […]
Dog who walks on wrists saved from euthanasia
RESCUE DOGS ROCK Sheba is proof that there is no physical disability that can stop her from being happy. Although her front legs don’t quite function as they should, this one year old pit happily walks and wags in the grass. And, it’s likely her spirit that caught the eye of Stacey […]
Lyme disease
Lyme Disease is spread to house pets, dogs, cats, and humans by a tiny tick called the “deer tick.” The disease is spreading at a rapid rate throughout the U.S.. Cases of the disease in humans have tripled in the past five years and its incidence in dogs may be […]
The fearless, disabled ‘Kangaroo Dog’
This 2-year-old Chihuahua mix named Victory from Dearborn Michigan has a congenital birth defect that prevents her from fully extending her front legs. She was rescued stray dog who was found running around on the streets in Michigan. Luckily the Dearborn Animal Shelter was able to raise $10k, according to the […]
Raw food parasites
Raw Food Parasites and Bacteria By Andrea Madeley Boy – talk about a mixed bag of emotions…. You know…I am really concerned that people feel attacked on this list when they post that they cook foods – or feed a 50/50 kibble…or what ever. The truth is though – as […]