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Top Five Holistic Pet Health Strategies

In observance of National Holistic Pet Day (8/30/12), are you planning on taking a more holistic approach to your pet's health? You may already be doing so, but there are some basic and important holistic wellness strategies that can improve your pet’s quality of life. Taking a holistic approach... READ MORE

Aug 28, 2012 / (10) comments

Top Cat Health Questions Asked During a Veterinary Consultation

To commemorate National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day (August 22, 2012) I implore our feline loving readers to schedule a wellness consultation with your veterinarian. According to the 2011 Bayer Healthcare Care Usage Study, an alarming trend is emerging that has significant consequences on cat health.... READ MORE

Aug 21, 2012 / (6) comments

Commemorating International Homeless Animal Day: Capturing, Treating, and Releasing Peruvian Street Dogs

To commemorate International Homeless Animals Day (8/18/12), I’m taking the opportunity to address the issue from my veterinary perspective. Not only do we have an immense overpopulation of pets in the United States, but less developed countries such as Peru are equally, if not more, affected by... READ MORE

Aug 14, 2012 / (2) comments

My Personal Pooch's Role as a Pet Assisted Therapy Dog

Having a dog with a potentially limited lifespan motivated me to maximize his cuteness to benefit the well-being of others. For those of you not familiar with my dog’s story, Cardiff has Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA), a typically fatal disease where the immune system is triggered to destroy... READ MORE

Aug 07, 2012 / (4) comments

Spaying Pregnant Dogs in Third World Countries

Having grown up with parents who instilled a strong sense of do-gooding in me, I’ve always felt compelled to help better the lives of both pets and people through my veterinary practice. I’ve primarily worked within the safe, controlled, and clean environment of hospital facilities (and my... READ MORE

Jul 31, 2012 / (14) comments

How the Dog Days of Summer Put Your Pet's Health at Risk

The dog days of summer (or every day in regions that are balmy year-round) present numerous hazards and stressors associated with warm weather and summertime festivities for our pets.   READ MORE

Jul 24, 2012 / (2) comments

A Veterinarian's Perspective on Treating a Cat from Hell

It was an honor to be asked by Jackson Galaxy (AKA Cat Daddy) to contribute my holistic veterinary perspective to seasons two and three of Animal Planet’s My Cat From Hell(MCFH). First, I have to thank my friend, author, and dog trainer, Nikki Moustaki, for facilitating an introduction to Galaxy.... READ MORE

Jul 17, 2012 / (4) comments

Ticks: Opportunistic Bloodsuckers and Vectors for Disease Transmission

Now that you’ve gotten up to speed on the Clinical Signs, Infectious Diseases, and Natural Treatment Options for Fleas, let’s move onto the flea’s fellow blood-sucking proverbial cousin, the tick.   READ MORE

Jul 10, 2012 / (4) comments

Clinical Signs, Infectious Diseases, and Natural Treatment Options for Fleas

Fleas are a subject of much disdain for people and pets alike. No pet owner wants to see their beloved Fido or Fluffy subjected to the blood sucking physiologic needs of the flea. Preventing flea infestation takes a consistent effort on behalf of the caretaker and requires attention to our pets, environment,... READ MORE

Jul 03, 2012 / (8) comments

Prioritize Your Pet's Safety When 'Bombs are Bursting' in the Air

The 4th of July is an all-American tradition celebrating our country’s independence, yet our pets don’t necessarily share the same patriotic perspective. The stressful stimuli to which our companion animals are exposed can motivate the canine or feline version of Independence Day as they... READ MORE

Jun 26, 2012 / (2) comments

 

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