TREATING DIABETES IN DOGS

Keeping Pets Sweet: Treating Diabetes in Dogs  Diabetes affects animals, not just humans and while humans generally show some willingness to modify their behaviour to improve treatment outcomes, pet owners face additional problems in that animals generally do not understand the need for intervention. Treatment plans should be based on an understanding of natural fluctuations […]

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE FOR ANIMALS

As a well-qualified animal naturopath for many years, it is refreshing to see articles such as the one below that supports the use of natural treatments for animals. The following article was taken from The Washington Post. Lori Aratani. News Date: June 11, 2009: GOING BEYOND THE USUAL Rx FOR ROVER, ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS GAINING ACCEPTANCE […]

PET KIDNEY INJURIES ARE SIMILAR TO HUMAN KIDNEY INJURIES

The following article is taken from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2011, December 19) on the similarity between the injuries animals experience to their kidneys and human kidney injuries: Pet Kidney Injuries Are Similar To Human Kidney Injuries “When evaluating early kidney injuries in people, doctors monitor blood level increases of creatinine, a waste product of […]

Animal Naturopath – Are Annual Vaccinations Really Necessary?

Do you have your dog vaccinated annually? You may want to ask your vet to test your dog instead, to see if that’s really necessary. It seems from research that was conducted by surveying vets on their vaccination protocols, many of them would consider testing dogs antibody levels rather than giving routine vaccinations. In addition, […]

Veterinary Care – What Happens When You Can’t Afford Surgery For Your Dog?

Don’t feel guilty if costs prevent pet surgery, say Edmonton vets   The following article was written by Jamie Hall, Edmonton Journal.com (26.12.11):     “EDMONTON- Sylvia Smith has never regretted the thousands of dollars she and her husband spent to save their beloved dog, Sandy. She is one of many readers who responded to my […]

Dog Dies From Eating Poisonous Plant

Dog owners need to prevent their dog being poisoned by ensuring they don’t have access to toxic plants. Common plants that are poisonous to dogs include Apocynaceae species (Oleander), Viscum album (Mistletoe) and also Phoradendron (which is also known as Mistletoe); Euphorbia species (Castor oil plant, Coral plant, Petty spurge, Chinese tallow tree, Poinsettia, Zigzag plant, Naked lady, […]

Canine Vaccines – Are Annual Vaccinations Really Necessary?

Do you have your dog vaccinated annually? You may want to ask your vet to test your dog instead, to see if that’s really necessary. Its seems from research that was conducted by surveying vets on their vaccination protocols, many of them would consider testing dogs antibody levels rather than giving routine vaccinations. In addition, the survey found that […]

SHOULD YOU EUTHANIZE YOUR DOG OR NOT?

When an animal is in pain as a result of injury or serious illness, naturally the pet’s owners become distraught and want to end their suffering by either seeking treatment for the condition or by having their pet euthanized. When veterinary treatments are offered, sometimes dog owners feel unsure whether to proceed or not for the following […]