EXERCISE Dogs and cats were made to move. In the wild, they would spend a good portion of their day walking, trotting and running to pursue prey. There are very few obese wolves! It seems that the pets who live the longest and suffer from the fewest health problems get plenty of exercise and fresh… [Read More]
Hay Fever in Dogs
Hay fever in dogs Allergies are common in dogs, as in people these days. They reflect a weakened immune system. This can be explained by a buildup of toxins in the tissues and blood, which affects their abiliy to function. Dogs whohave seasonal symptoms have hay fever, called “atopy”. These dogs may have some reactions… [Read More]
Homeopathic Alternative to Vaccines
Homeopathic Alternative to Vaccines The purpose of vaccination is to protect your pet from potentially fatal infections by pathogenic (disease-causing) viruses such as distemper, rabies,and others. The way this is done is to inject either a killed or a “modified” (non-pathogenic) live virus, which sensitizes the immune system to that particular virus. Thereafter, if your… [Read More]
Another Holisitc Pet Tip
Basic Diets for Dogs with Allergies Many commercial pet foods are loaded with highly processed, inferior-quality ingredients, and chemicals that may contribute to overall ill health or trigger allergic sensitivities. A switch to a higher quality, more natural food with fewer potential allergic offenders may reduce allergic reactions. Eliminate processed treats (eg. S’nausage). Eliminate treats… [Read More]
Parasites, Pets, and Kids
Parasites, Pets, and Kids Know the facts: Don’t expose your children! Hookworms and roundworms can be harbored by your dog or cat and transmitted to children who are living in homes with pets. In some cases these parasites can cause blindness in humans. It is thought that 30% to 50% of dogs and cats carry gastrointestinal (GI)… [Read More]
Holisitc Pet Tip – Allergies, Hot Spots and Ears…
Ears Clean with water + vinegar (50:50 combination) or rubbing alcohol + vinegar (50:50) For Topical Use (Hot Spots) To soothe skin irritations and help stop the scratch–itch cycle, apply a wet, warm black teabag on the affected spot. The tannic acid in the teabag has a soothing effect relieving the itch. Hold the bag… [Read More]
Holistic Pet Tip – Natural Treatment for Dogs with Allergies
In the Home Use as many non-toxic products as possible. Do not use scented powder on the carpet (baking soda is fine if odor is a concern). For dog blankets use unscented laundry detergent. Use only ¼ the amount recommended. Wash in hot water Do not used liquid fabric softener when washing the dog blankets…. [Read More]
What Is Holistic Medicine?
Holistic or Integrative Veterinary Medicine is the examination and diagnosis of an animal, considering all aspects of the animal’s life and employing all of the practitioner’s senses, as well as the combination of conventional and alternative (or complementary) modalities of treatment. When a holistic veterinarian sees a pet, besides giving it a comprehensive physical examination,… [Read More]
The Caring Vet is on Facebook
Hello everybody, Here is how you find The Caring Vet on facebook, sign up and invite all of your friends. Step 1) Once you have created a facebook account, log in. Go to search and type The Caring Vet. It should automatically show up. If it does not, go to the pages icon on the… [Read More]
Should Healthy Dogs Get Routine MRIs for Brain Tumors?
Should Healthy Dogs Get Routine MRIs for Brain Tumors? Cancer is the leading killer of dogs — purebreds being particularly susceptible to the disease– and that includes brain tumors. I was recently interviewed about brain tumors in dogs, by a woman who wasn’t just writing a story. Her parents’s dog had been diagnosed with a brain… [Read More]
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