Don't let those leftover turkey parts go to waste! Instead of tossing out the necks, bones, and giblets, transform them into a mouthwatering broth that will not only elevate your soups but also bring joy to your furry friends. Bone broth is not only packed with flavor, but it also boasts a myriad...

Why should you care about PFAs? Pets are our sentinels for exposure to environmental contaminants. Think food is diverted to pets that are unfit for consumption. Think of fish caught in contaminated waters. Think anything but organic being diverted to our pets. They are also intimately exposed to...

Eighty percent of dogs with lymphoma present with enlarged lymph nodes that are peripheral! If you have a breed that is overrepresented for lymphoma, it's important for you to know where these lymph nodes are so that you can detect them early. Lymphoma is typically very aggressive, so intervening...

As a pet owner, you're always looking for the best ways to keep your furry friend healthy and happy. One way to do this is by adding bone broth to their diet. Not only is it packed with nutrients, it's a great way to make use of all parts of the chicken. Let's dive into the benefits of bone broth...

As a holistic veterinarian with over 30 years of experience, I've seen a myriad of health issues in our feline friends. One common yet often overlooked problem is constipation in cats. Today, we'll delve into the causes and effects of this condition and discuss how we can manage it through diet a...

  The controversy surrounding Vegan and Vegetarian Diets for cat food continues. As a veterinarian and cat mom of 3 who is passionate about holistic animal care, I've often found myself in the middle of heated debates regarding the appropriateness of feeding cats a vegan or vegetarian diet. This ...

The U.S. FDA Approval of Librela™ (bedinvetmab injection) to Control Osteoarthritis (OA) Pain in Dogs. A similar biological Solensia TM has already been approved in cats in the United States. Librela has been approved in Canada and Europe since 2021 and has been very helpful for many dogs with os...

In this blog post, I'll share my experiences and knowledge on how to help your cat be as comfortable as possible and offer both Western medicine and natural therapies that are the least invasive possible. We'll consider the various options, along with their pros and cons, to help you make an info...

September is National Pain Awareness Month. As pet lovers, we want to know when our pets experience discomfort or distress. Dogs, and especially cats, have evolved to mask their pain. Exhibiting signs of pain is a sure way to become the target of a predator. So, even though a lot of time has pass...

In this blog post, we are going to address a little-known culprit that lurks in dry dog or cat food, flour, grains, dried fruits, and cereal. They can actually cause symptoms that can mistakenly get your pet diagnosed as a food allergy or even a respiratory allergy. These little aliens are known ...

Your dog's itchy skin is the number one reason you will end up at the veterinarian according to analysis of the most common claims submitted to Nationwide pet insurance.In this blog post we will review environmental allergies and some ways to cope with them as naturally as possible.   Seasonal Al...

In this blog post, we will look at the impact of flea allergies in cats, and explore their incidence compared to food and environmental allergies. We will also discuss how flea allergies can lead to miliary dermatitis and the significance of controlling fleas in the environment. Lastly, we will p...