Did this headline get your attention? I hope so because despite a lot of media attention, dog obesity is STILL on the rise. This matters because while your dog isn’t considering how they look in a bikini, this obesity is costing him… and you. In 2016, 1.3 million dog owners submitted over $60 million… [Read More]
The Caring Vet Approach to Pet Nutrition
In my book, The Best of Both Worlds, I devote a full chapter to Nutrition. (You can grab your copy here.) If you were to take away all of my other tools as a veterinarian — all other modalities, all surgical options, all medicinal remedies — but were willing to implement a prescribed diet designed for… [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]
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]
Coco says The Caring Vet is a Critical Part of Team #CocoStrong
The papers say that Coco is a rescue dog and that I saved her. The truth is, Coco rescued me. *** Coco is a 7 year old America Pitbull terrier I found at a local rescue. When we first met, she was with her siblings, but it was her beautiful brownish / red coat and green… [Read More]
The Good, Bad and Ugly About Commercial Pet Food
In February of this year, I was interviewed by Natural Awakenings magazine about pet food. I was asked which foods I recommended, why I don’t recommend any commercial brand dog foods ever, my thoughts on feeding raw and why nutritional consults are so critically important… especially for medically fragile or compromised dogs. Now, all of… [Read More]
Nutritional Supplements for Your Pet
Are nutritional supplements really necessary for your pet’s ideal health? The Caring Vet tackles this question below. In our Huntington Station holistic veterinary clinic, we offer on-site access to our traditional and herbal pharmacy, along with nutritional advice and alternative modalities — such as acupuncture and cold laser therapy — all to achieve our mission:… [Read More]
More Ways To Save Money On Your Pet.
With the current economy, we are all looking for ways to save money. It is hard to make ends meet and cutting costs is a priority for everyone. However, short-term gains may result in long-term negative consequences for your pet. Take a look at our handy tips and see where you can save and where… [Read More]
PET ODORS-SUMMERTIME WARNING SIGNS
PET ODORS-SUMMERTIME WARNING SIGNS Summertime can bring hot weather, humidity, bugs and allergies– all of which can make pets itchy and sometimes even smelly. While pets need occassional baths to clean up odors, for the most part, pets should feel and smell nice. Peculiar pet odors are generally a sign that something is “off” and it is important for you to… [Read More]
Is Your Pet Scratching & Itching? Some Simple Tips Will Give Your Pet Quick Relief.
An itchy pet is a miserable pet, with — I’m willing to bet — an equally miserable owner looking for answers. Along with the itching and scratching, even some of the most pampered pets may have dull, lifeless coats with red spots on the skin and patches of fur missing. Pet owners — earnestly… [Read More]