If your dog or cat is scratching their ears, you are probably wondering if they have ear mites. In this article I will explain what ear mites are, and how you can diagnose infection in your dog or cat. You will learn about the mite life cycle, how the mites spread, and the most effective holistic remedies to treat your …

Cat diabetes is increasingly being diagnosed, and currently it affects more than 1 in 400 cats. Diabetes is very treatable, and does not need to shorten your cat’s life span. This article will go over the signs of diabetes in cats, along with the various suspected causes. I will review the most common solutions, focusing on the lesser know natural …

A small town in BC has been in the news over their stray cat problem.

The Nicola Valley Animal Rescue says more than 500 feral cats roam the streets of Merritt.

The rescue group has set up feeding stations, but this does not sit well with the by law officers.

They are removing the food on a daily basis, then …

These are Rads from a 6 year old Retriever cross.. ( a former shelter dog)

The dog had a 4 week history of lameness.

Pain on palpation of this area of the leg, with a slight swelling medially ( in the middle).

I am wanting you to tell me

1. What area of the leg is this?

2. What’s your …

There has been more than a few pet food recalls lately-

A Dry Iams Dog food was recently recalled – the recall was limited to a small number of bags, BUT the wording of the recall concerned me, and it should concern you.

What BOTHERS me is that a fungal toxin is ALLOWED to be in pet food at all.…

Veterinary Care is expensive. I should know, for I am a Veterinarian who owned a Veterinary Hospital for nearly 15 years. Veterinary Medicine has changed dramatically in the last 30 years; gone are the days of James Herriot when Veterinarians treated every type of animal, and regularly made house calls. This article will give you an understanding of why veterinary …

If your cat is frequently urinating, and having a recurring problem with bladder infections, then they likely have a condition now known as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease. This is a frustrating health condition, but there are many more options than just conventional medication. This article will show you the signs of urinary disease, go over some of the causes, …

I recently googled my name and came up with this:

“Dr. Andrew Jones: Selling “Secrets” and Lies finally has a price”

It comes up on a blog called skeptvet, run by a supposed very anonymous veterinarian…

Here is some of what is said:

I once referred briefly to Dr. Andrew Jones in a previous post as an example of one …

Cats are wonderful companions, but when they start to urinate in the wrong places, such as in your carpet or on your couch, then your companion becomes not so wonderful. In this article I will show you the top reasons why cats urinate inappropriately, the top ways to solve this, plus my most effective at home remedy to eliminate the …

The animal rights group PETA is often in the news with flashy billboards, naked celebrities, and pretty dramatic claims.

But now there are documented reports that PETA kills most of the animals in their care. A group called, ‘PETA Kills Animals’ cites figures self-reported by the animal charity showing since 1998 it euthanized more than 25,000 pets; nearly 86% of …

Currently I am trying to finish a ‘real’ book about my trials and tribulations- specifically the College of Veterinarians Inquiry Committee Report into yours truly…Dr Andrew Jones

In researching the book, I am trying to document some of the fines and charges against veterinarians who have been charged with professional misconduct.

And I am finding serious cases here..those who have …

Veterinary fees are soaring, so many pet owners are considering pet insurance. This article will show you the pros and cons about pet insurance, what to watch out for, and help you decide if you need it. Lastly I’ll show you some simple tips to decreasing the likelihood of you needing pet insurance for your dog or cat.

Veterinary medicine …

Here is a little known, yet VERY healthy remedy for hairballs and constipation in dogs and cats.

In fact I have been advising pet owners use it for YEARS..

Recently you probably carved one up.

And probably threw it out.

Drum roll………….

Pumpkin.

I cooked ours up on Tuesday, and I have been feeding it to my 2 dogs, and …

Rabies- just the word alone evokes images of fear, frothing aggressive dogs, and death. The movie “Old Yeller” left a generation convinced that Rabies vaccine is a necessity, for all pets. In this article I am going to give you a better understanding of Rabies, the real risks to you and your pet, and what you need to do to …

Finally there has been an agreement reached in the longstanding class action case against many pet food companies, and pet owners affected by the pet food recall.

In 2007, pet food contaminated with melamine and cyanuric acid affected thousands of dogs and cats in North America.

These toxins were added to artificially boost measured protein levels of the food.

The …