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caution- toxic levels of vitamin D apparantly found in Nutro cat food http://www.pfpsa.org/news.html # and a wheat-free dog cookie recipe too! http://bit.ly/9SYQUF # #cincodemayo make these dog cookies in fiesta shapes and celebrate with your pet http://bit.ly/bFB40L # Powered by Twitter Tools […] Recent studies have shown that most core vaccinations last longer than one year. One study found adequate serum antibody titres to last for at least 6 years for feline panleukopenia virus, 4 years for feline calcivirus, and 3 years for feline herpesvirus. Many veterinarians are now adjusting their vaccination protocols and determining the frequency of […] I want to dedicate this article to the memory of Clara, who left our world peacefully on Sunday Feb. 14th, surrounded by friends and companions. She was a real little tiger for all her 21 years, and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. We have entered the Year of the Yang White […] Are you looking for an easy quick solution to your pet’s health issues? Is your pet vomiting or having diarrhea? Does she have a dull, dry, itchy coat? Arthritis? Bad breath, dental disease, ear infections, flatulance, or runny eyes? Do you want a cheap, easy to give pill that would solve the problem? In […] Differences between Holistic, Integrative, Naturopathic, Alternative and Homeopathic therapies and practices […] Many patients I see suffer from joint pain, loss of mobility, stiffness, and decreased quality of life due to degenerative joint diseases such as arthritis. A multimodal approach is required for this very challenging condition. Usually an increase in mobility, a decrease in pain and a much better quality of life results. Key modalities are diet, acupuncture, cold-laser therapy, herbal supplements, nutraceuticals, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and non-sedating narcotics. Physical therapy is helpful for improving mobility and building back muscle strength lost due to inactivity. For the very difficult cases, nerve-pain drugs such as Amantadine and Gabapentin are added. Surgery is needed when there is significant joint instability, bone chips in the joint space or for hip replacement. […] Read the article on Chip’s recovery from crippling arthritis in The Toronto Star, July 18, 2009 (you’ll need to scroll the frame below the photo): FRED THORNHILL FOR THE TORONTO STAR […] at a chinese veterinary herbal medicine course, learning a lot and looking forward to applying it to help my patients get better faster # Powered by Twitter Tools. Acupuncture and herbs to treat 3 pets with kidney failure today- 1 acute, 1 end-stage, and 1 stage 3; all feeling great! # Getting ready to go to my next class in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine- looking forward to learning lots and connecting with colleagues # Powered by Twitter Tools. […] Rona has on more than on occasion impressed us with the level of care she has provided for our pets. She has made herself available at times when I wouldn’t expect a response from any other vet. Her philosophy is refreshing I appreciate the way that she always personalizes her advice to each individual. I […] |
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