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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
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 …
Dog Pain: 5 Natural Solutions To Stop It Fast
Friday, January 27th, 2012
Our dogs have signs and symptoms of pain much in the way that people do, but often this pain is unrecognized, not diagnosed, and hence not treated. In this article I will show you how to check if your dog is in pain, and the most common symptoms found in dog pain. I will cover the more common causes …
Prolotherapy: An alternative for repair of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries In Dogs
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Prolotherapy is defined as “proliferation therapy,” or “proliferative injection therapy”.
It involves injecting an irritant type solution into the region of tendons or ligmaents to strengthen the weak tissues, causing scar tissue to form, and help re-stabilize the joint.
Prolotherapy has been used for over 30 years to repair joint injuries in people.
The injected material produces a thickening …
The Diagnosis and Winners
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Last week I posted some Xrays, asking for a diagnosis.
You guys are very smart, and I was surprised as to how many are able to interpret the Xrays, knowing what joint is involved, giving a diagnosis and suggesting treatment.
Many of you guessed correctly, but I was specifically looking for the most likely underlying cause.
3 winners were …
Guess the Diagnosis and Win!
Monday, January 9th, 2012
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 …
Dog Ear Infection: How To Finally Stop It With Natural Remedies
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
If your dog has been shaking his head and scratching at his ears, then he likely has an ear infection. Ear infections in dogs are very common but often very frustrating; they can quickly and often do re-occur leaving you wondering if you can ever get rid of them. This article will go over the most common causes of …
Dog Humping: Why Dogs Do It And What You Can Do To Stop It
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
I recently read the headline of a ‘National Enquirer’ type magazine that claimed: ‘ Humping Dog Impregnates Man’s Leg’
If you happen to have a ‘humping dog’ problem, don’t fret, for leg pregnancy won’t happen..
BUT it did get me to thinking about how so many of our dog’s behaviours are misunderstood- including mounting or humping..
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Why do …
Dog Flu Outbreak?
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
So this has been reported in the Wall Street Journal, as well as in various local media:
“Active outbreaks of highly contagious canine influenza have been reported in New York and New Jersey in recent months. The virus also has been detected in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Colorado and Texas and is being investigated in California, according to Merck & Co., …
Fungal toxins ALLOWED to be in your pet’s food
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011There 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 …
Vet Costs: A Former Practicing Veterinarian Reveals His Top 5 Secrets To Dramatically Lower Them
Friday, December 16th, 2011
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 …
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