As a veterinarian, I always cringe when I diagnose a cat with diabetes. How will the person react? Will they want to euthanize their pet? It stuns me to know that 10% of cats newly diagnosed with diabetes will be euthanized. Another 10% will be euthanized in the first year of treatment fo...

I like to rotate different proteins into my cat's routine. It's a treat for them, gives them a nice variety of nutrients and they are never bored. Venison has 50% less fat than beef and has healthy protein and fat as deer are usually grass-fed. Ingredients: 1 pound ground venison 2 ...

As our beloved pets grow older, they become more susceptible to joint pain and arthritis, making it challenging to stay active. Proprioception exercises are essential to keeping senior dogs healthy and fit to prevent injury. In this blog post, I will review some simple proprioceptive exercises...

As our dogs enter their senior years, keeping them active and healthy is essential. Exercise for senior dogs can be beneficial in many ways. Still, it is necessary to understand the balance between how much exercise an older dog needs to stay healthy and to prevent injury, but not overdo it. Ke...

Are you looking for a healthy cat treat recipe? Of course, you are! But cats are notoriously finicky, so all your good intentions are likely to leave you with your cat walking away, which is frustrating. Back to the store you go and choose something that is not at all healthy. But they love it! ...

Some days you just need an easy recipe that you can fix and forget. There are a lot of recipes on the internet for slow-cooker dog food. Unfortunately, many of them do not add essential nutrients that are needed for health. The Holistic Vet Blend Regular recipe is designed to give you opti...

Making dog food in the Instant Pot is quick and easy once you get the hang of it. I used to be afraid of my Instant Pot until my oven broke during the Coronavirus lockdown and I couldn’t get my oven fixed for months. I turned to my Instant Pot and now, I’m a convert. I love that I can cook winter...

What is pancreatitis? The pancreas is a gland in the abdomen adjacent to the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and insulin and glucagon hormones, which help regulate blood sugar. Typically, the digestive enzymes are stored in inactive forms and are not activated until they get to the intest...

Would you like to have some strategies to keep your cat calm during the holidays, and the excitement of fireworks and New Year's Eve festivities? Pets are usually pretty chill when it comes to hanging out with us at home. Cat's can be uniquely sensitive to visitors in the home, as well as the...

This easy homemade turkey and pumpkin pate’ cat food recipe makes 5-6 days of food for the average cat. It costs the same or less than many commercial and premium cat foods out there that are laden with by-products, chemicals, and ingredients that are unfit for human consumption. Ingredients: 1...

Since our dogs mirror us, it's no surprise that they too are stressed around the holidays. Changes in routine and the hustle and bustle of visiting family members can be stressful for some dogs while others thrive with all the activity.   Recognizing signs of stress in your dog When exhib...

What is Slippery Elm? Slippery elm soothes inflammation and irritation in the digestive and respiratory tract. It serves as a demulcent which means it creates a protective film on the mucus membranes and has a beneficial effect on the microbiome. Benefits of Slippery Elm Inflammation in the d...