Hot Spots, what are they and where do they come from?
Hot Spots; What are they and where do they come from? Hot spots are one of the more misunderstood problems that tend to surface on our pets. They are created when your dog’s natural bacteria...
View ArticleArthritis in Dogs: A to Z
What is Arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation of the joint. There are many causes for this, the most common being old age. Other causes and risk factors include repetitive use of the same joints,...
View ArticleDiatomaceous Earth: A to Z
Diatomaceous Earth: A to Z Diatomaceous Earth (Dye-ah-toe-may-cious Earth) is hard to pronounce but it has a wide array of benefits to people and pets! So what is this Diatomaceous Earth (DE) powder...
View ArticleOlive Leaf Powder for Dogs and Cats
What is Olive Leaf Powder? Olive leaf powder is a supplement extracted from the leaves of olive trees. It is a natural antibiotic, antiviral and antioxidant; and has also proven to be effective against...
View ArticleLiver Disease in Dogs
WHAT DOES THE LIVER DO? The liver is the body’s largest and one of the most important organs. It is responsible for making many of the chemicals the body needs to function properly, it breaks down...
View ArticleKennel Cough in Dogs
WHAT IS KENNEL COUGH? Kennel cough, also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis, is an upper respiratory infection in dogs. It is highly contagious and was named for the fact that it is commonly...
View ArticleFleas and Ticks
FLEAS AND TICKS THE DREADFUL SUMMER MONTHS As most of you know, just as the weather starts getting warmer and we can finally spend much of our time outside, the fleas and ticks come out....
View ArticleRelieve the Itch with Nature’s Benadryl: Quercetin
Relieve the Itch with Nature’s Benadryl: Quercetin Allergies in Dogs and Cats have become an epidemic. Veterinary clinics are being flooded with patients of allergy symptoms and nearly half of all dogs...
View ArticleKeeping Your Dogs Teeth Healthy
Keeping Your Dog’s Teeth Healthy Does your dog have stinky breath or yellow plaque on their teeth? Or maybe your dog has great teeth and you are just looking to prevent any dental problems from...
View ArticleLeaky Gut Demystified
What is leaky gut syndrome? “Leaky Gut”, or Dysbiosis, is caused by a bacterial imbalance that leads to inflammation of the intestinal mucosa. The mucosa is a thin layer of cells which line the inside...
View ArticleCool Cat or Hot Dog? Finding Balance with Food Energetics
Cool Cat or Hot Dog? Finding Balance with Food Energetics “Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food” – Hippocrates What is Food Energetics? Food energetics is the concept that specific...
View Article