Debby Bruk hosts the wonderful Homeopathy World Community with lots of shows on vaccines and homeopathy for people. I did weekly shows for a year or so and now am doing monthly shows, usually on the second Wed. It is a call in and internet chat show, so you can call in with your questions. [...]
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 [...]
Frequently newspapers and popular magazines publish lists of "food that kill your pets". When we are looking from the holistic perspective they may not be that accurate - some myths still abound. The current one, with pictures, was in the Denver Post and lists: alcohol, raisins, currents, cooked bones, avocado, walnuts, macadamia nuts, grapes, fatty [...]
This year I heard many celebs say not to set New Year's Goals because people do not keep them. I disagree totally. Setting goals carefully can inspire you to improve and be happier and more joyous. The problem comes when you then make yourself wrong for not achieving your goals, or judging that you did [...]
In 2013 there have been many more people open to trying some new approaches to health for themselves and their animals. My four top 2013 learnings: I was introduced to Svaroopa Yoga by my guides; the fact (not surprising) that GMO grains fed to pastured reared chicken can cause serious health damage; Jim Key was [...]
This week in Animal Wellness Q & A, I spoke about the need for deep healing rather than merely eliminating, if you can, the symptoms. http://www.animalwellnessmagazine.com/articles/ask-a-vet-13/
the Humane Society of the United States has started a great program to help horses displaced by natural disasters - Safe Stalls Horse Rescue Network. You can volunteer, or let your local rescue group or equine foster home know to volunteer as a resource. The program will provide other care as well - farriers, dentists, transport, [...]
Animal Wellness Magazine blog this week was answering a question about what supplements does a dog need who does not eat dog food. First, of course I said good for the dog to not eat dog food!! Read more at their blog.
While I am still researching the validity of this claim, some say over 700 dogs have died from taking Triflexis. In most areas it is winter, and as I have discussed before, you do not need to be on the "preventative" (actually a morning after pill) when temperatures drop below 65 degrees F during any [...]
Message: Hello, I've just found out my bulldog who is 8 years old has chronic renal failure. I know that they will prescribe a rx dog food. I was wondering what I could do better in making sure his kidneys are not struggling with his diet. Better choices of food for his diet. Any advice [...]