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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 …
Wolves attacking cows in British Columbia
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Ranchers in the North Thompson say wolves have moved into their area and are preying on livestock.
Brenda Jones owns a ranch in Louis Creek, B.C., north of Kamloops. She says wolves were never a problem until about two years ago.
Now, the predators regularly prey on her herd.
“There’s tracks everywhere, there’s scat everywhere. Our cows are nervous …
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 …
How To Treat Cat Diabetes At Home with These Top 5 Holistic Options.
Friday, January 20th, 2012
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 …
Merrit BC Stray Cat Controversy
Thursday, January 12th, 2012A 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, …
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 …
