While I generally recommend pet sitters over kennels because of the vaccine issues and many other issues, some dogs (and a very few cats) actually LOVE going to kennels, so the following is great news for the UK and may be precedent setting for other countries. Pet Welfare Alliance in the UK reports that titer (or [...]
February - Rabies vaccine - New guidance from the AVMA advises that cats and dogs that are exposed to rabies and are overdue for a vaccine can have a booster shot followed by an observation period rather than be subject to quarantine or euthanasia. Call me for how this may impact your decision about Rabies vaccination. March 2 [...]
Most of you know that I do not recommend using nosodes in lieu of vaccines except in a few situations. They are definitely effective after exposure for many animals. Therefore, if frequently repeated, they can be used in young animals on a weekly basis hoping that if exposed, the weekly dose will be soon enough [...]
From Homeopathic veterinarian Michael Dym: though he is addressing veterinarians, it is up to you, the pet parent, to make sure your veterinarian does this vaccine avoidance. ATTENTION TO ALL OF MY CONVENTIONAL VETERINARY COLLEAGUES…. Adult dogs who present with unknown vaccination histories do NOT need 2nd or third distemper/parvo boosters. According to the LEADING [...]
a face book friend asked at my vet site: Hi Dr. Chambreau!! Just found your information under Holistic Veterinarian's list through the UCD website! Getting ready to download your book, "Feeding the Healthy Pet," and looking forward to all the information to help keep my 3 Sheltie companions healthy!!! Right now, I am feeding them [...]
Treating cats with hyperthyroidism, worms, tapeworms, fleas. finding holistic veterinarians.
AVMA's report on the highlights of 2013 deserve comments. Animal illnesses and deaths linked to jerky treats made in China continued to stump researchers, and an FDA alert to veterinarians and the public intensified the scrutiny of the issue. DR. C - Why would we purchase treats when our own locally raised food make the best treats [...]
In our homeopathic animal care discussions, many are using nosodes (homeopathic preparations of the vaccine, or the diseased tissues), most of which have not been proved (tested). While I usually suggest not using nosodes to prevent diseases, in a really endemic situation, my suggestions may be different. This article from 2008 discusses the side effects expected [...]
A reader sent me the following email with permission to post on this blog. She will be moving from Maryland to Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the center of the cherokee nation (see my 6/3/12 post for a story about Tahlequah). Q 1. a. Neither Cozy (12/2/12) nor Dewey (11/12/12) are due for Rabies until later in the [...]
June 2012 of the Veterinary Practice News says that chronic disease is on the rise in pets. From a holistic standpoint this is not surprising - increase the toxic load and stop the symptoms expressed by the vibrational pattern and illness is the result. Banfield Pet Hospital's Pet health 2012 report attributes the increase "...in [...]