photo credit: noluckmurphy Hind leg lameness is very common in dogs. The most common lameness that occurs with the hind legs is rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). It is known as the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL in humans. If a dog is limping on his hind leg, most veterinarians assume it is […]
photo credit: Mandy Frediani 1. Cats need to be fed diets that are high in moisture , balanced for them and mostly meat. Cats are obligate carnivores and should not be feed diets high in grain or carbohydrates.
photo credit: kellyhogaboom Spring is full of warmer weather, beautiful flowers and more time outdoors. Many of us enjoy these signs of spring, but some find them intolerable due to seasonal allergies. The same thing applies to our pets.
photo credit: Joao Maximo The first ever feline knee replacement in the United States was done recently at North Carolina State. A cat named Cyrano who had treatment for bone cancer that significantly weakened his leg was the recipient of the total knee replacement.
photo credit: Ian Sane Here is the basic diet that would be good for most dogs. 1 lb. Salmon, Mackerel , Tuna, Catfish, Halibut (boiled, baked or fried in olive oil) 3 oz of chicken liver or gizzard 4 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
photo credit: Extra Zebra Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) Food therapy is used to treat specific health conditions, and to prevent disease. Homemade diets are the foundation of food therapy. The goals of food therapy are to improve quality of life, slow progression of disease, and help the body breakdown, digest and utilize as many […]
When Dr Palmer developed chiropractic over 100 years ago, he developed it as a system that could be used on any animal with a vertebral system. In the early 1900’s chiropractors were trained to adjust humans, horses, dogs, cats, and other animals. Adjusting of animals fell out of favour as chiropractors aligned themselves with the […]
photo credit: SodanieChea All pet lovers think that their pets are special and they are, but most of us do not realize how good our pets are for us. Here are 10 ways our pets are good for us . 1. Pets are good for us. Research has shown that spending 15 to 30 minutes […]
photo credit: www.metaphoricalplatypus.com Pet overpopulation is the major cause of suffering and death in companion animals. Six million dogs and cats will end up in shelters every year and the sad truth is half of them will be euthanized because they can not find homes. In addition, there are a large number of feral ( […]
Skin problems are very common in cats and dogs. One of the most common skin issues is allergic dermatitis. Allergies that affect the skin are called allergic dermatitis. Pets are subject to the same environmental allergens as people. Pets suffer allergies to food, plants, pollen, environmental substances, and external parasites ( such as fleas , […]
