Author: Marc Smith, DVM

Dr. Marc Smith is a practicing veterinarian in Nashville, TN. His areas of specialty include Traditional Western Medicine, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Chiropractic and Prolotherapy. He is also co-creator of PET | TAO Pet Foods, the first commercially available line of pet food, treats, and supplements combining Western nutritional science with Eastern Food Therapy.

Dog Arthritis Pain Relief: How to Minimize Side Effects and Frustration

Dog Arthritis Pain Relief: How to Minimize Side Effects and Frustration

Your pet is your best friend. So, when their arthritis hurts, you hurt. Dog arthritis pain relief is one of the top reasons people seek veterinary attention for their geriatric dog. Does Your Dog Need Arthritis Pain Relief? With so many older dogs suffering, we are lucky to have so many options to help treat the symptoms. […]

Natural Pain Relief: Understanding Dog Arthritis Massage

Natural Pain Relief: Understanding Dog Arthritis Massage

Doesn’t a spa day feel great? A facial or manicure is nice, but massage is the best part! Guess what! Your aging pup benefits from TLC, too. In fact, arthritis massage is a wonderful way to help alleviate your dog’s arthritis pain. Benefits of Dog Arthritis Massage Massage is the gentle manipulation of superficial and […]

What is a GMO or Genetically Modified Organisms?

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Neither do most people! Sure, we’ve all heard the hype about GMO labeling. And seen the pet food shelves with “GMO-free” products. But without proper knowledge, how can one know when to ignore or heed GMO guidance? What are GMOs? GMO stands for genetically modified organism. What’s that? In laboratories, scientists are able to manipulate […]

Help For Dog Arthritis Pain: Make Your Dog Feel Better

Dog arthritis is the #1 cause of chronic pain in dogs. Arthritis affects approximately 20% of dogs overall, and as much as 70% to 80% of certain breeds. Chances are high your dog will, sooner or later, suffer from arthritis pain. Just like his owner, man’s best friend is destined to suffer an aching, debilitating […]

Which Dog Arthritis Medicine Should I Choose?

Which Dog Arthritis Medicine Should I Choose?

Pet owners have many treatment options for addressing their dog’s arthritis pain. Arthritis medicine for dogs comes in a variety of forms. The most common form is the pill and chewable pill form. These pills are in the general pharmaceutical drug class termed NSAIDs. NSAIDs exert their benefit by breaking or changing the inflammatory pathway […]

Herbal Relief for Arthritis in Dogs

Herbal Relief for Arthritis in Dogs

Are you seeking natural alternatives to pharmaceutical dog arthritis medications? Look no further! Treating arthritis in dogs naturally is becoming more mainstream every day for the following reasons: Risk of side effects of Western medicines Cost of Western medicines Personal experience of the client A multi-faceted approach to pain relief Dogs with ailments that prohibit […]