Feeding naturally has become one of my obsessions – I truly believe in it and think that everyone, no matter how poor or how busy, can make a natural diet work for them. Background on me – I am a college student (no money) with 3 jobs as well as classes and extra-curricular activities (no …
Month: May 1998
A properly functioning immune system is absolutely vital for good health. Problems arise when the immune system isn’t running well (infection) or when it is over-reacting (allergies). There are many ways to make sure that your immune system is going to run smoothly and at the proper rate. Of course nutrition is tops on the …
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate To vaccinate or not to vaccinate has certainly become the question in many pet owner circles. With so much information around regarding yearly boosters, it is hard to tell what is the best program for your particular animal and situation. No blanket statement can cover every pet or situation, …
We have developed a series of tests and exercises for baby puppies, which both educates and evaluates each puppy as it grows and develops. These methods are based upon Clarence Pffafenberger’s book, New Knowledge of Dog Behavior, Howell Book House, Inc., 1977, and research publications from many institutions of higher learning. Modifications have been developed …
Behaviorally, interdog aggression is separate from aggression to humans. (Which would obviously make it genetically different). When looking at aggression exhibited by dogs, behaviorists note some risk factors – and it is wise you look at medical reasons simply to rule out medical causes since there are over 50 medical reasons for aggression. There are …
Have you ever been told your animal companion has allergies, or maybe suspected she did? Many vets see allergy cases by the thousands. Routine steroids, anti-inflammatory, antibiotics, salves, creams and ointments are prescribed, although their success is variable and the price the animal’s body pays may be very steep. Here are some natural ideas to …
Ear problems are unfortunately very common among our furry friends. While others may suggest using a chemical solution or immune-suppressive drugs, I prefer to try to treat ear problems in a more natural way. Ear problems are very often the effect of something else wrong in the body, such as a food allergy. Remember when …
Essential fatty acids are an important part of a human or pet’s diet. We want to make sure and balance the oils in the right ratio. Here is first a little background on oils and fats.
PennHIP: Misconceptions and Misinformation Breeders have a very interesting tool these days in the Internet and/or e-mail. Information gets out much faster than print media can disseminate it. Among the accepted characteristics of such transmission are slightly higher “I.Q.” (inaccuracy quotients) and emotion levels. It seems that these minor failings are forgiven in the informal …
Revised December 2011. Copyright May, 1998, 2010 Some questions have been raised about how long results are good for, in the PennHIP reading, the OFA description of two-year-olds, or the SV ‘a’ stamp, OVC (Ontario Vet College), or other evaluations done at one-year of age. The terms “precision” and “accuracy” may be used by your …