Black Salve: Real? or Rip Off?
Black Salve has a colorful history. The phrase does not mean the same thing to all people. For me it conjures up a childhood image of a...
Why Are Pet Foods Making People Sick?
Marketing is first and foremost in the processed pet food industry so we see photos of vibrant colored vegetables and juicy chunks of...
Demodectic Mange In Dogs
Most new pet owners expect, or at least hope for, perfect health in their new little pup. There is hardly anything worse than having to...
Can’t Afford Raw? Here’s How To Make Kibble More Nutritious On A Budget
Are you on a budget but want to make the kibble you can afford more nutritious for your dog? Or maybe you’re not yet ready to feed your...
Miraculous mushrooms, the fungal superfood
What does your dog have in common with a mushroom? Both species need protection against viruses, bacteria, molds and parasites. The...
Spring Fashion! For Your Pet?
Pets wearing clothes? Is it just all good fun? As a holistic veterinarian I have witnessed and participated in the application of a...
Give from the Heart to Local Pet Charities
National pet charities tug at your heart strings with dramatic pictures of tortured pets and sad music. We all feel that we can never do...
Synthetic Vitamins/Minerals in Dog Foods
For 25 points, the answer is menadione bisulfite, which may cause anemia. The question is, what’s Vitamin K in “natural” pet food? For 50...
Anise, Fennel, Licorice- What's the Difference?
Anise, fennel and licorice. These three delicious culinary and medicinal herbals are common ingredients in foods, treats and herbal...
When to Use Essential Oils?
Conventional veterinarians and even many holistic veterinarians are hesitant to recommend essential oils for pets; however when prepared,...
