In my new book, I bring the “best of both worlds” to readers with a deep dive into (truly) integrative medicine. I find — too often — that many veterinarians who are trained in standard veterinary care (i.e. what you learn in vet school) and also pursue training in traditional Chinese medicine modalities such as… [Read More]
New Book on “Holistic Veterinary Care” by Dr. Michel Selmer DVM
It is with great pride and excitement I’m finally able to share with you my new book, The Best of Both Worlds: An Advanced Guide to Integrative Veterinary Care for Healthier, Happier Pups which you can get — for free if you’re a Kindle PRIME member — here. In the book, and in this… [Read More]
New Year’s Resolutions for your Dog
People searching for terms related to “get healthy” increased by over 13% heading into 2017 and “eating better” tops the list of New Year’s Resolutions every year. x But what about your dog? x Did you know that kibble — even the high end stuff — doesn’t hold a candle to whole food when it… [Read More]
Help For Dogs With Noise Phobias
At least 33% of all dogs suffer from something called “noise phobias.” This stress and anxiety that accompanies loud noises not only makes your dog miserable, it impacts the bond between you and your furry family members. First things first, what type of noise is likely to trigger a stressful response in your dog? Fireworks… [Read More]
10 Symptoms of Motion Sickness in Dogs
More than half of all pet parents report “feeling sad or lonely” when traveling without their furriest friend. According to recent statistics, this has resulted in 37% of dog owners who took their dog on overnight trips with them in 2016. x We know that your dog also loves to be with you… but does he… [Read More]
Busting Cold Weather Myths Concerning Your Pet
As we ease into another winter season, i wanted to “bust” a few cold weather myths and — hopefully — make a difference in the lives of pets this season. Myth #1: He’s Covered In Fur…Of Course He’s Warm!! A fur coat does not mean your pet is always warm. A good rule of thumb… [Read More]
Meet Long Island’s Favorite Dog Walker
Our pets… They bring so much joy, happiness, excitement & love into our lives. So, it’s no wonder that statistics show that between 37% and 47% of households have a dog and 30-37% have a cat. That’s a lot of pets! So, what happens to these pets when their owners have long days at work or… [Read More]
The Three Treasures of Chinese Medicine
In Chinese Medicine philosophy there are three treasures: Jing, Qi (pronounced “chi”) and Shen. Qi — analogous with energy — is the most recognized in the general population, followed by Shen — analogous with spirit or heart — and Jing, which is the least well known. x Jing is best described as the essence of… [Read More]
Making Sense of Dog Food Labels & Nutrition as the Cornerstone for Good Health
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. The same goes for our pets, which is why I’ve dedicated an entire chapter of my upcoming book to making nutrition the Cornerstone of Your Approach to Your Dog’s Health. We really — literally — are what we eat, because whatever is eaten becomes part of the… [Read More]
Therapeutic Massage for Your Pet
Anytime I get to speak about pet health, especially based on Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine modalities, I’m game! So, when Tanya from Raising Your Pets Naturally reached out to me to discuss Tui-Na (pronounced twee na), I couldn’t wait. Tui-Na is not only part of my veterinary practice, often — but not always — accompanying… [Read More]
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