Our Furry Friends Need Regular Check-Ups, Too
Delicious LivingWritten by: Linda Formichelli Anyone committed to a pet knows animals are complex and amazing. Behind those cute whiskers or wagging tails you'll find loya...
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Kimberly ThomsonHot spots, also known as “pyotraumatic dermatitis” or “superficial pyoderma” are skin infections caused by an overgrowth of skin’s normal bacteria. Dogs sufferi...
Read more...CategoriesPet CarePut a Stop to Your Dog's Copraphagia
Kimberly ThomsonJust the thought of it will turn most stomachs. Copraphagia, better known as stool eating, ma seem disgusting to humans, but it is fairly common among canines. ...
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Kimberly ThomsonEach year when spring approaches, many veterinarians start talking about heartworm testing and/or prevention for family pets. Heartworm is a parasitic roundwor...
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Kimberly ThomsonMost animals love to frolick in the forest, but they could bring home an uninvited guest that can wreak havoc on their health. Ticks, fleas and other parasites ...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareEnzymes Are Key to Good Animal Health
Kimberly ThomsonI am a fervent believer in our pets eating a raw diet. Ten years ago, there were very few raw products on the market; today it is common to find retailers carry...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareIs There a Natural Way to Treat Allergies in Cats?
Lisa TsakosQ Is there a natural way to treat allergies in cats? A Allergies to cat dander and fur may be treated with homeopathic remedies, available from your local natur...
Read more...CategoriesPet Care FAQCan I Feed My Pet Vegetarian Food?
Lisa TsakosQ Im a vegetarian and would prefer to feed my dog a plant-based diet, especially with all the uncertainty surrounding pet food. Is a vegetarian diet healthy ...
Read more...CategoriesPet Care FAQTreating Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M.Dear Dr. Shawn: My cat was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Her doctor recommended radioactive iodine therapy, but this sounds drastic. What do you reco...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareSweetener Xylitol Can Kill Your Dog
Kimberly ThomsonMany of us who own dogs are aware of the dangers associated with our pets ingesting windshield wiper fluid, chocolate, or chewing on the Christmas Poinsettia. B...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareKeep Pets Safe and Healthy Over the Holidays
Kimberly ThomsonThe holidays are here! We all love to include our little (or big) furry friends in the excitement of the holiday. When I was younger, I used to get up really ea...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareTreat Your Dog's Arthritis with Touch
Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M.Dear Dr. Shawn: I was wondering if you thought massage might be helpful for my dog, a nine-year-old golden retriever. He has arthritis and seems really sore af...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareHolistic Help for a Feline's Flaky Skin
Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M.Dear Dr. Shawn: I am hoping you can offer some help regarding my ragdoll cat, Seal. She is five years old and quite skittish. Along with her nervousness, she pu...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareHolistic Care for Cognitive Disorder in Senior Pets
Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M.Dear Dr. Shawn: I was wondering if pets get Alzheimer’s disease like people. I know this is a common problem in older people and I’m worried about my older dog ...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareWhy Feed Your Pet Raw Foods?
Kimberly ThomsonYou don’t want to eat trans fats or pesticides and other chemicals, so why would you want to feed them to your pets? Since the commercialization of pet food in...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareSavvy Guide to Natural Pet Health Care, Part II
Naturally SavvyAnimals suffer from diseases, just as humans do. They can develop arthritis, cancer, allergies, diabetes, heart disease, auto-immune diseases, digestive disorde...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareHealth Tips for Your Pregnant Cat
Naturally SavvyIt is difficult to keep your eyes on kitty all the time. Anyone who owns a cat with a penchant for slipping through the screen door for some outdoor rendezvous ...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareCaring For Your Pet in the Summer Months
Naturally SavvySummer is coming and everyone is looking forward to spending more time outside. However, more time outside means your pets will be soaking up the afternoon sun,...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareTreat Your Pet's Ear and Eye Infections Naturally
Kimberly ThomsonFrequently, I am called to answer questions about simple ailments or infections. Over the years, I have compiled homemade recipes that anyone can make. My clien...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareNatural Homemade Pet Foods Are Superior
Naturally Savvy"Although we have come to accept commercial foods as being normal or natural ways to feed animals (and indeed ourselves), in fact they are not. They are si...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareSavvy Guide to Natural Pet Health Care, Part I
Naturally SavvyAnimals suffer from diseases, just as humans do. They can develop arthritis, cancer, allergies, diabetes, heart disease, auto-immune diseases, digestive disorde...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareThings You Don't Want In Your Pet's Food
Naturally SavvySome animals will eat just about anything; others are picky. While most pet owners figure their pet is getting good nutrition from the better pet foods their ve...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareThe Pet Food Pyramid
Naturally SavvyPeople have a food pyramid, so why not dogs and cats? Just like humans, animals need certain nutrients for good health, and just like humans, there are certain ...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareBeware of Unregulated 'Organic' Pet Foods
Pet PromiseOfficial organic standards for pet food have not been finalized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which means the word “organic” on a pet food label...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareUse Natural and Organic Pet Care Products
Naturally SavvyWe spend extra money to buy all-natural household cleansers, body care products, and organic food. Why would we treat our pets differently? A variety of natural...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareDon't Get Dogged Down! Choose the Right Breed
Naturally SavvyDogs can be cuddly buddies, little scrappers, or agressive tough-guys. But no matter what personality your dog is, one thing's for sure: Dogs are a major ...
Read more...CategoriesPet CareFoods Your Pets Should (and Shouldn't) Eat
Naturally SavvyUnprocessed foods that are healthy for your cat or dog: Food SourceReasons why it is good Chicken, Turkey High protein source that...
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