Solutions for Cushing’s Disease in Dogs
Spot walked somewhat bowlegged, carrying a distended belly and appearing as if he swallowed a basketball. “So, what brings you to the veterinarian today?” inquired Dr. Smith. “Well, Spot’s not acting like himself.” “He is shaking, agitated, and eating everything in sight.” “He also pees and drinks all the time.” “And Spot’s hair loss and […]
Is Declawing Cats Humane?
New York State recently made headlines for potentially becoming the first state to ban declawing cats. Declawing is currently illegal in Australia, Britain and several European countries, as well as Los Angeles and some other cities in California. Current estimates suggest pet parents declaw about a quarter of all cats. While some encourage legal measures […]
Kidney Failure in Cats: When is It Time for Euthanasia?
You can treat kidney failure in cats to extend a cat’s life, but, unfortunately, a time will come when you have to let your cat go. Whether or not you decide to euthanize your cat is always a personal decision. If you decide to euthanize, deciding when to euthanize can also be a very difficult and […]
Give Your Dog Relief: Lasers for Dog Lick Granulomas
When I adopted Suede from the ASPCA, food allergies left his paws red and irritated. Once I got him on a home-cooked diet, his food allergies disappeared. However, he continued to lick his paws. When Suede didn’t lick them, they looked great. But, when he was licking his paws, they become red and irritated. Luckily, […]
Does Natural Heartworm Prevention Exist?
It’s disgusting – and scary! You don’t want your pup to get infected. But, you’re concerned about exposure to unnecessary chemicals. Can you prevent heartworms naturally? Does natural heartworm prevention exist? How Does Conventional Heartworm Prevention Medicine Work? Heartworm prevention medicine is a bit misleading. Heartworm prevention medicine doesn’t actually prevent heartworm. Instead, it kills […]
TCVM: Your Answer for Cat Chronic Sinusitis
Do you know the signs of chronic cat sinusitis? Poor Fluffy. His nose is runny and congested. Fluffy’s had diarrhea on and off for weeks. His skin is dry and flakey, but hot to the touch. You know Fluffy has chronic sinusitis, but what can you do about it? A traditional vet gave you antibiotics […]