This recipe is compliments of Dr Connie DiNatalie and is for old and recovering Senior Pets. It is great for recovery from illnesses for younger pets as well. Roast an Organic Chicken in the oven at 375 until well cooked. Add any veggies you like and some spices like Rosemary, Parsley, Garlic Powder. Remove the […]
Keeping our pets strong and vibrant through their lives is a goal of most pet owners. Pain and discomfort due to a variety of musculoskeletal conditions can alter our pet’s vitality and affect muscles and joints. Owners will most commonly notice an alteration in their pet’s way of moving or may even see an obvious […]
Everybody loves a trip in the car! Roadtripping is fun especially when it’s to get away for the weekend, a vacation, or going to the local dog park. We like taking our pets with us. The fun starts as soon as we leave the driveway and hit the pavement. Unfortunately, many pet owners don’t think about […]
Aggressive behavior in pets often stems from a variety of underlying sources. From anxiety to a biological response to the environment. Aggression is classified and has been described as the following: lack of socialization; play, fear, or pain; predatory; territorial; and idiopathic meaning a source cannot be identified. Whatever the source aggression in pets can […]
As much as we all shudder at the thought of parasites infesting our pets it is a common condition. Pets pick them up either in-utero, through eating infested rodents, or through nursing. They can also pick up parasite eggs in the environment by eating grass or through drinking contaminated water. The most common therapy to rid […]
Urinary problems are one of the most common reasons owners seek veterinary care for their cats. The general term for the disorder is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). The condition is a frustrating one as cats urinate inappropriately outside of the litterbox. It is also the primary reason why owners give up their pets […]
IBS is a disorder that involves the large intestines. Pets will have intermittent loose stools for no obvious reason. Unformed loose stools are usually related to inflammation of the large bowel, decreased bowel movements, low quality food and stress related conditions. Conventional veterinarians attempt to control the IBS with diet modification, motility treatment, controlling inflammation and […]
Stress and anxiety can affect pets as well as people. Many pets experience anxiety related behaviors such as separation anxiety, noise phobia, anxiety with car rides, and stress associated with new situations or even strangers. The symptoms may lead to undesirable behaviors such as inappropriate vocalization, destructive chewing or eliminating in inappropriate locations. Conventional veterinary […]
Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing’s disease, occurs when the adrenal glands produce too much cortisol, the body’s natural steroid. The condition is more common in dogs than in cats. The result affects many organ systems and may result in increased drinking and urination, poor hair coat quality, panting excessively, weight gain and a pot-bellied appearance to your […]
Adrenal glands have traditionally been thought of as the body’s organ system responsible for the “fight or flight” response of our pets. During stress conditions they pump out epinephrine which is used in metabolizing glucose to give the body energy for it’s response. The adrenal gland has many other important functions besides releasing epinephrine during […]
