Dear Brigitte, I would like to share with you a funny story about Linus, my maltese cross poodle. Even though he was diagnosed with a heart murmer, it does not stop him from being so frisky and playful. He would go into his bedroom and bring back his stuffed teddy bear and place it on my feet. As he backs… Read more »
In the United States people spend millions of dollars annually on the care and pampering of their pets. Over the past several years many exotic animals are being taken as pets; however the dog and cat are still the favorite pets. Selling supplies for pets is a multi million dollar industry.
Dr Andrew Jones is one of my favorite vets. If you haven’t heard, he recently walked away from conventional veterinary practice altogether in protest to what his veterinary association was requiring from him in terms of his attempting to get the word out that conventional veterinary medicine is NOT the be all and end all – holistic veterinary medicine does… Read more »
I haven’t published a reader’s perspective for some time. Today I received an email from a reader whose viewpoint really accords with my own. Allison’s perspective on keeping her dogs healthy really struck a chord with me, and the fact that she has looked after 30 dogs and brought them all into old age was something that really struck me… Read more »
There are too many rare dog breeds to even mention all of them here, but an Internet search will bring up many web sites that list and describe them and how to locate reputable breeders. It’s also useful to look at animal rescue sites, since many dogs are abandoned or surrendered, whether they are rare or common … or just mutts.
Does Your Pet Suffer from Adrenal Imbalance or Cushing’s Disease? The adrenal glands are two small, triangular-shaped endocrine glands located on top of the kidneys. They are orange in color and covered in a connective tissue capsule that is hidden in a layer of fat. These glands are made up of two parts – the adrenal cortex (outside) and the adrenal… Read more »
When Sojos brought it to the market in 1985, Sojos Food Mix was the first natural blend of dog food that you could buy. It is a mixture of nuts, herbs, grains, and sea vegetables that can be combined with fresh vegetables and meat to create a nutritious, homemade food for your dog. This blend now has a new formula… Read more »
A loyal dog can help depression. My dog has definitely changed my life in the sense that I find a new perspective to look at life. I had never thought that a pet can bring you so much joy. He helps keep my mood up because I’m “forced” to smile and laugh everyday at the silly, mischievous things he does. He forces me to exercise when playing with him and walking him. And exercise is so important for a depressed person.
Since we choose for our dogs what they get to eat, we should know what exactly is in that can of dog food we bought from the grocery. Since we all believe that the key to a good life is a healthy diet, then that should also go for your dog. And natural dog foods may be the way to… Read more »
Does Your Pet Suffer from Dog Cough Symptoms or Other Dog Breathing Problems? In the wild, animals instinctively seek out plants that will help to support health in various body systems. It therefore makes sense that as owners, we can help our domestic pets by making herbal and other natural supplements available to them. As part of a holistic approach… Read more »