Eating too Fast and Snake Bites
This week's Animal Wellness Blog covers 1. a few ways to help a dog eat more slowly and build health in general. 2. First aid for snake bites.
Post surgical care
I have recently learned that Cherry Opal, also called Fire Opal is excellent help post operatively. Since I prefer to only give homeopathic remedies tailored to each animal's symptoms, I always suggest using reiki Post Op, and now would include using this crystal. You can give it as an elixer made from the crystal, or [...]
anesthesia free dentistry
Had a facebook question about getting dentals without being forced to have vaccines. First, there are increasing numbers of conventional clinics who are willing for you to not be vaccinating. Second, look for holistic clinics. Third, check these sites of companies doing anesthesia free dentistry for clinics they work at. Some are doing it not [...]
On-line classes – Equine Nutrition, Clicker classes
I am staying here in Calgary on a horse farm (lots of rescues) with a wonderful, holistic, clicker training friend, Monty. She introduced me to a wonderful (and inexpensive) on-line set of courses on Equine Nutrition taught by Dr. Eleanor Kellon. Monty also highly recommends the on-line equine clicker training classes taught by Alexandra Kurland as she [...]
Cat Scooting Rear – anal glands?
Elaine writes: Hi, My 18 month old common european short haired cat has developed a remarkable habit. she sits down and then drags her behind on the floor or on the bed or on the sofa, sort of as if she wants to polish her backside! She doesn't leave any marks or anything, so she's [...]
Horse powered humane education – a great book
Just finished a must read book. Beautiful Jim Key - the Lost History of a horse and a man who changed the World by Mim Eichler Rivas. I cannot believe I never heard of this horse. At the turn of the century his "sentience" empowered millions of school children and adults to begin treating animals [...]
Jim Key, the horse who shifted the humane animal paradigm
Sitting here in Calgary on a 160 acre farm with rescued horses, looking at the Canadian Rockies I see a book - Beautiful Jim Key by Mim Eichler Rivas. Quick skim before I get back to work shows this is a book well worth reading. Jim Key was a horse who apparently was as smart and [...]
Avocado question
Good morning! Hi, I am connected with you on Linkedin and reside locally in Montgomery County. I eat a lot of avocados and am wondering if a few mini pieces of this great vegetable is ok for my cat , or would this particular food be harmful for her? yes, it is great to offer. [...]
Homeopathic Potency Selection
Angela asked: I am wondering the correct way of prescribing, there may be differences of opinion on here. I had one homeopathic veterinarian who prescribes in LM and 6c potencies always, and if the remedy does not work, goes on to another remedy. Also I have dealt with veterinarian homeopath who starts with 200c and [...]
Distemper and Arthritis help
Follow the blog with Q & A in Animal Wellness magazine (if you want your own subscription - use CCDVM code for a discount). This week's questions are about distemper and building health in an arthritic dog. Q. Have you known any puppies to survive distemper? And if so, what homeopathic medicine was used? Any [...]