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, …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
Detoxify means to rid of poisons or the effects of poison. Poison is defined as any substance that has an inherent tendency to destroy life or impair health. Pesticides, chemicals, devitalized food and vaccinations all set up toxic situations in the system. The body must rid itself of these poisons. We see symptoms of detoxification …
This post is designed to give you facts about feeding dairy products of all kinds to your carnivore (cat/dog). I do not advocate feeding dairy products at all, and you may find the same for your own diet as well. Quite simply, no dairy product is a species-specific food. No where in the wild canine/feline …
Most animals get worms at some point in their lives. The key to successfully getting rid of worms and preventing their return is a healthy immune system. The common types of intestinal worms are tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. To see if your animal has an of these worms, as well as other intestinal freeloaders …
Hotspots are common in every breed – and in mixed breeds – of dogs. They are symptoms of something else going wrong internally, and need to be looked at as such. There are many different causes of hotspots, such as food allergy, cancer, boredom. Your vet should help you pinpoint the problem. A change in …