A reader of the newsletter, Healthy Animal Update, asked: Thanks for the newsletter. Any news on how to treat asthmatic felines? Other than steroid shots during very bad attacks? Have tired acupuncture but although it was well received by my cat it did not help in any way. Just looking for something better. Mary, you have [...]
Dr. Doug addresses the challenges of fleas in this blog post . I love that he starts with what I feel is most important - building up health. Few really healthy dogs or cats have fleas, or no more than a very few. A current dog I am treating for air licking (an early hint that [...]
I just discovered a wonderfully easy to use website with charts for the different food groups for different dog types. As you know, for thousands of years Chinese practitioners have used food as medicinal therapy and for preventative care. General nutrition is improved by feeding foods with neutral properties, then foods with specific medical indications are [...]
A reader asked, "Can an aggressive dog wear a muzzle 24/7?" Is it possible? Yes. Will it damage them? Probably not. Will the dog have a high quality life? NO I would not recommend giving up on this dog and simply resorting to a muzzle. If you are unable to cure the dog, or to [...]
A reader realized her cat's symptoms may indicate hyperthyroid problems. she says: "I don't want to go the traditional vet route and am searching for holistic remedies. I have read about various natural thyroid support products like Thyroid support gold which I will try to see if this helps, but I could only order it [...]
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 [...]
The Gurney Institute of Animal Communication is offering classes in CA, UT, HI, MD over then next 5 months. She offers the Heart Talk Certification Program; Introductory Animal Communication Workshop; and the free monthly teleconferences. There is something here for everyone. Encourage your veterinarian to join you.
Kathleen Lester and Terri Diener are teaching classes in September and October 2014 on Reiki and animal communication. For more info
Linda Booren will be returning on September 5. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with her, please review the schedule below and let me know your preferred day and time. The cost is $50 per session. September 5 through 22, 2014 at Hidden Tides Farm. email Cheryl Swing for an appt.
another great post by Dr. Doug Knueven - We are often told that our pets are victims of their genes. “Sorry, she was just born that way.” However, diet and lifestyle often play more of a role in their health than the experts realize. Nutrigenomics is the study of how the nutrients a body takes [...]