Keeping your dog cool & comfortable in the heat
We may love the heat, but it’s hard on our canine companions. Whether you live in Arizona or Alaska, your dog is affected by...
Preventing dehydration in dogs
Fun in the sun with your four-legged friend is one of life’s greatest pleasures. But it can be a recipe for disaster if you’re...
Feeding your picky dog
Is your pup a picky eater? Follow these four steps to transform your dog's attitude when it comes to food.
1. Get a clean bill of...
Manage your dog’s weight without pills
Weight is a major health concern in dogs. Just as millions of Americans are overweight, so are our canine companions. Approximately 20% to 30%...
Proof of holistic success for dogs
Where’s the evidence it works?” Fans of a strictly conventional approach to medicine often ask this question in an attempt to shut down any...
All About Dogs With Valley Fever
In 2006, my dogs Shadow, Dasher and I moved from Maryland to southern California for a year. During our six-day drive across the country,...
Switching your animal from a conventional to holistic vet
Making the decision to switch from a conventional to an integrative or holistic veterinarian is pretty easy. You want the best care for your...
How acupressure can help with seizures in dogs
It was late in the evening and time to get ready for bed. Spencer, our six-year old greyhound, trooped out to the backyard with...
Benefits of a holistic vet for your animals
Surprisingly, there are many people who are seriously committed to green living, holistic healthcare and the organic lifestyle, but who haven’t really considered the...
Keep your animal’s immune system balanced
If your dog or cat has a healthy immune system, he’s much less likely to get sick.
In fact, the importance of a balanced, functional...
L-Carnitine for your animal
You might be familiar with L-carnitine as a supplement popular among bodybuilders. But did you know it can also be useful for your animal’s...
Supplements for animal skin problems
For a lot of dogs and cats, summer means an increase in skin problems and allergies. Others suffer from these issues all year round,...
Helping your anxious dog with flower essences
Modern life is full of things that can make a dog nervous. From the constant assault of noise on sensitive ears to the overwhelming...
Medicinal mushrooms for dogs
Mielle was diagnosed with a bleeding hemiangiosarcoma of the spleen. The 14-year-old standard poodle was weak from blood loss and had not eaten in...
Which vaccines are necessary for your dog?
We’ve known about the risks of over-vaccination for awhile now, though many veterinarians, trainers, boarding kennel operators and others still promote yearly boosters. Learn...
Heartworm prevention & treatment for your dog
It's important to be proactive about heartworm prevention – especially if you live in a region where it's prevalent.
The first step in protecting your...
Solving your dog’s stress with adaptogens
Like us, our animals have built-in mechanisms for coping with stress. But there's an additional way to protect them that you may not know...
Animal arthritis
We all know someone with arthritis, whether it’s a human friend or family member, or an animal companion. But if asked to describe what...
At-home rehabilitation for your dog
When a sick or elderly family member comes home from the hospital, a home health care worker may visit your house to make sure...
6 common dog medical emergencies
Even if you live only minutes away from your veterinarian, it’s a good idea to know how to act if your dog gets injured...
Mental illness or behaviour problem?
Mental illness in dogs can arise as an extension of physical illness (a progression of disease from the physical to the psyche), or it...
The facts on chinese herbs
What exactly are Chinese herbs? What’s so special about them? You’ve probably heard plenty of treatment stories that sound nearly miraculous – chronic skin...
Saving the environment with a greener carbon ‘paw’ print
Recently, I read about a study done by researchers at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand. They calculated that owning a medium-sized dog is...
Detecting thyroid problems in dogs
Kodak, a young bearded collie, was a regular at the park. He loved to play with children and other dogs. Then something odd happened....
All about acupuncture For dogs
Coco is a five-year-old poodle cross who had a prolapsed intervertebral disc. Even after surgery, her prognosis was poor, and her family was told...
Acupressure for Cushings In Dogs
“Titan seems to be getting old right before my eyes,” says Katrina. “He’s turning ten and just a year ago he was still his...
Biking and jogging with your dog
Spring’s here, and it’s time for you and your dog to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Long walks are a...
Recognizing anaphylaxis in dogs
One summer afternoon, I decided to take the dogs to the beach at Humarock, along the shore in Marshfield, Massachusetts. My Uncle Jerry owns...
Phytochemicals for your dog
Your mother knew what she was talking about when she told you to eat lots of fruits and veggies. Research on cancer and nutrition...
Camel milk for dogs
When you think of camels, you probably think of the desert. These humped dromedaries are well-adapted to dry, harsh environments and have been used...
