Found a great new magazine full of nurturing topics - Women's Voices Magazine. Mary Marshall, an animal communicator, writes wonderfully about how animals perceive our holidays, including a few practical warnings about the stress of the holidays. She has had animals specifically request presents for Christmas - like a red saddle pad! So now I [...]
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Thanksgiving and December holidays are coming so now is the time to think about safety for your cats and dogs. Most importantly, take TIME to Relax and play the same amount you normally do - that is the very best gift your can give your cat. Think about how your plans will affect your cat(s). [...]
This is important enough to post here as well in my newsletter. The more healing modalities you can learn yourself, the healthier you and your pets will be. Schools I recommend to empower you to heal your animals: Acupressure – Tall Grass Acupressure School - www.animalacupressure.com – based in Colorado, they offer online classes and in [...]
You probably don't remember me, but I took one of your classes in Texas a number of years ago [ME: this was a great class in Navasota, Tx - 6 day introduction to homeopathy hosted by the Mountain Dream Alpaca Farm]. I was wondering if you had any suggestions for treating eyesight issues in older [...]
Cats with renal disease can often benefit strongly from sub cutaneous fluids (fluids given under the skin). A person recently asked how fast the fluids should be absorbed as the bulge was staying there for over an hour. There are several possibilities. One is she is not that dehydrated as usually it is absorbed in [...]
Recently I was asked about green peas in dog food being toxic. this is one of the reasons I recommend feeding fresh food - you know what ingredients you are feeding. Green peas are safe, though they are high in carbohydrate, like many vegetables, so would not be good for dogs with cancer. some dogs [...]
the November issue of Dog Fancy reported stories of three dogs whose health care was paid for through financial assistance. this is a great topic and reminded me to post an article on my site. I have blogged last year about aid in Indianapolis and for emergencies . Most importantly, plan for illness. Get insurance - many [...]
I recently had a query: Dr. Christina, thank you for bringing attention to the horrible 'dry food post' I have a beautiful Bengal cat (now for 3 years) and she had been bought up on a dry food diet, which I instantly changed, she does has a small frequent appetite and I have found that [...]
I was in an off-the-internet retreat for veterinarians for this week's Animal Wellness Q & A. A few questions were posted and answered. Ears Weight of a puppy Arthritis and depression The next chat will be at my facebook page - HealthyAnimalsVet on Monday September 29 at 2 PM.