Homeopathic nosodes are often touted as alternatives to conventional vaccines. In fact, I often suggest the homeopathic nosode remedies, Lyssin, along with Thuja, to help blunt the effects of potential […]
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Head tilt? Walking in circles? Your companion dog or cat is likely trying to regain his sense of balance or his spatial orientation is off. The cause is more than
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In general, raw or home cooked diets can be beneficial and preferred by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists for dogs with cancer and most conditions – except if the cancer
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In June 2013, the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association published a study called “Prevalence of inherited disorders among mixed-breed and purebred dogs: 27,254 cases (1995–2010)” that was compiled by
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A phytoestrogen is an estrogen-like compound occurring naturally in plants of the legume family and in grains, vegetables, and fruits. Phytoestrogens have been widely researched for their health benefits to
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Lyme disease does exist and so do vaccines that may prevent the illness in companion dogs. However, does existence necessitate vaccination? Not necessarily because several factors are at play regarding
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Is a grain-free diet for companion pets truly grain-free? Well, not always. There are a few explanations for this. Contamination or Undeclared Ingredients A 2010 study evaluated four over-the-counter venison
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Wheezing? Raspy? Rattling noise? Panting more heavily and/or more loudly than usual? Pitch or volume changes to your dog’s bark? Oftentimes, we attribute these stridor and other sounds to old
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Every so often this question crosses our desks, “Dear Dr. Dodds, My dog and I are spending a lot of time in the desert and I am concerned about snake
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Yes; I love probiotics! I consider them to be a functional superfood. As many of you know, probiotics are microorganisms, or “good” bacteria that provide beneficial effects to humans and
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