Category Archives: Canine
Dana Ullman: Don’t Confuse Real Healing With Suppression Of The Disease
I came across a excellent article/blog post today about the difference between “healing” a disease and “suppressing” symptoms. This writer is focused on human medical approaches but the same applies for animals. Dana Ullman: Don’t Confuse Real Healing With Suppression … Continue reading
Homeopathy for Allergies: Nothing to Sneeze At
Dana Ullman: Homeopathy for Allergies: Nothing to Sneeze At. This article offers substantiation to the claims that many of us have made over the years about our experiences using homeopathy to relieve various symptoms in humans and animals. What the … Continue reading
Great Resource for those looking for a holistic vet?
Just because a vet advertises as being “holistic” is not proof of a good vet. But in my mind, it is a good start! Luckily, the folks at the AHVMA (American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association) have made is easier to … Continue reading
Food Fads for Animals – Should you jump on the bandwagon?
Look, listen, read and be cynical when being sold the latest in food fads. Every magazine and website is spouting the latest fads: “Safe” or “Low Glycemic Index” grains for horses, Low Calorie or Breed Specific foods for dogs, Gourmet … Continue reading
What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet? What Should Be?
Whether we are talking about the cabinet in your bathroom or the emergency bucket in the tack room – being prepared for emergencies and illnesses is a must when you have kids or animals. Having a properly stocked cabinet can … Continue reading
Sangre and Recovazon take on a Rattlesnake Bite!
Hey, Kay, Thank-you so much one more time! Pls. send us a consultation bill. Withing an hour of the first douse of Sangre de Drago and flushing of Recovazon, there was a marked improvement in the swelling going down. I … Continue reading
Lurking Dangers for Household pets
Just a post for tonight’s Healthy Choices for Animals Conference call. There is no way we will be able to cover the complete list of items to be aware of so I am posting a sort of comprehensive list and … Continue reading
Latest in junk dog food from Purina
One of my favorite pass time activities is to spot a new pet food commercial and look up the ingredients on the company’s website. Some companies make this easier than others, often burying the actual ingredients under many levels of … Continue reading
Is there a fungus among us? Try Jatobá!
Yeasts and fungi can cause problems for even supposedly healthy animals. Ear infections, hoof thrush, rain rot, swollen sheaths, etc. So what can we do? How about adding foods to the diet that are powerful anti-fungal agents! Jatoba is one … Continue reading
Una de Gato – Cats Claw for Animals Too?
Una de Gato (in this case – Uncaria Tomentosa) has grown quite popular in the natural products industry and is mostly taken today to boost immune function, as an all over tonic and preventative to stay healthy, for arthritis and … Continue reading