Most pet owners are aware of the Diamond Brand pet food recalls happening right now. A variety of Diamond brands sold at Costco and in traditional pet stores are being recalled due to salmonella poisoning.
Most pet owners are aware of the Diamond Brand pet food recalls happening right now. A variety of Diamond brands sold at Costco and in traditional pet stores are being recalled due to salmonella poisoning.
Today Jolene “asks the holistic vet”: When do you spay a female dog and why? Dr. Will Falconer,Certified Veterinary Homeopath, Alternatives for Animal Health in Austin, TX responds: A great question, Jolene. To understand the answer, we have to consider what happens in the female dog’s body at the time of spay. The uterus and [Read the Rest...]
Q. I have two small dogs who walk twice a day in a heavily wooded area and inevitably I find tick and/or fleas on them. Please tell me that your product really works and how often I have to use it. Is it twice a day if I walk them twice or once a day [Read the Rest...]
General Dermatitis, often referred to as hot spots on dogs, is a very frequent problem found in dogs. It proves challenging to take care of, as there may be many causes of hot spots on dogs. Signs of hot spots on dogs range from reddening of the skin to extreme, persistent open sores with thickening [Read the Rest...]
Allergic dermatitis is possibly the most prevalent skin disease that affects man’s best friend. “Atopic Dermatitis,” also called atopy, is the scientific term for allergies. Allergic dermatitis is a genetic disorder in which a dog becomes sensitized to external proteins referred to as allergens. In non-allergic pets, these allergens produce no symptoms. In dogs with [Read the Rest...]
Skin problems in dogs can occur for many reasons. In this series we will highlight known causes, common problems, and explore both conventional and holistic treatments for skin problems in dogs. Fleas, Demodicosis (red mange), dermatitis, sarcoptic mange, itchy, dry skin, hot spots as well as other skin problems can make life miserable for your [Read the Rest...]
Heartworm prevention is on the minds of most pet owners and most veterinarians sell them on fear. Holistic Vets warn against conventional
To remove a tick is thought to be a simple process, done by pulling the tick from the bite site. However, precautions should be taken.
What are Ear mites? Ear mites in dogs and cats are tiny, spider like creatures that invade the ear canal and feed on skin debris. The ears can have a dark, wax like substance which is a clear sign of ear mites. They often prefer cats as their hosts, but dogs are not immune to [Read the Rest...]