Key Highlights Protecting your pets from fleas and ticks is important for their health and yours. Reports on the internet abound regarding reactions to flea and tick repellents, creating concern for pet owners. There are safe and effective nontoxic flea repellent methods for control that you ca...

Key Highlights According to a 2021 survey, 61% of cats are overweight or obese (1). Clearly, we are overfeeding them. Free feeding, especially dry food, can contribute to health issues such as obesity, diabetes, urinary tract issues, and kidney disease. Cats are carnivores, and their digestive ...

Key Highlights True food allergies are not common. However, food intolerances are very common. Homemade allergy dog foods offer numerous benefits, including a favorable omega-3/6 ratio which equates to a less inflammatory diet. Preparing a homemade diet allows for the avoidance of additives an...

  As a veterinarian, there is nothing worse than seeing an animal suffer from a disease that could have been prevented, especially when the treatment or symptoms of the disease are so much worse than the preventive. As an integrative veterinarian who prefers holistic treatments whenever possible,...

This Earth Month, join us in exploring ten practical, impactful ways you can reduce your pet's carbon footprint while engaging in eco-friendly practices that support the well-being of the planet. These steps are not only easy to implement but can also enhance your pets' health and happiness. It's...

Key Highlights This blog post provides an update on Librela, an injection in veterinary medicine used to alleviate pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs. Studies have shown that Librela can significantly improve pain scores and quality of life in dogs with osteoarthritis pain. The most ...

  Avian Flu News: Key Highlights Avian Influenza has been reported in shelter cats in the past year. Dogs seem less susceptible, and there have been some reports of them contracting it from eating a bird that died of it. Avian influenza, also known as flu, is a highly contagious disease that pr...

Key Highlights Pets may exhibit unusual behaviors during a solar eclipse due to the disruption of their internal clocks. It is unlikely that pets will stare at the sun. However, it is recommended to keep pets indoors during the eclipse to avoid potential human activity.   Introduction On Mond...

  Key Highlights What is Cicadapalooza? A trillion of these curious insects will emerge from the ground sometime in April! The brood should make their appearance in the Southeast and Midwest. Pets are sure to be very curious when this happens and may ingest some. It will be noisy and expected t...

  Key Highlights Holistic/Integrative medicine relies on both Western medicine for technological advances but also allows for less invasive methods that rely on the body's innate mechanisms of healing. Feeding cats a species appropriate carnivorous diet is the foundation of their health. You can...

Key Highlights When someone brings you flowers, be sure to immediately check for lilies Lily toxicity in cats can cause fatal kidney failure if not treated promptly. True lilies and daylilies are the most toxic to cats. Identifying and avoiding toxic lilies is crucial for keeping your feline ...

What are some ways to prevent cancer in dogs and cats? Help prevent cancer, the #1 cause of death in dogs and cats, by feeding a minimally processed diet with fresh foods and antioxidants, maintaining a healthy weight for your pet, providing regular exercise, limiting exposure to environmental ...