A reader of the Healthy Animal Update asked why it is normal for cats to not need to drink water to stay hydrated. She also is having trouble switching off dry food. Her questions: Hi, Just getting around to reading the recent Healthy Animal Update. I have a question. Why should a healthy cat never [...]
Notes from the 2013 Natural Foods Expo that I attended this weekend. "GMO Inside is a campaign dedicated to helping all Americans know which foods have GMOs, as well as the non-GMO verified and organic certified alternatives to genetically engineered foods. " This is very important for your animals because we are now seeing studies showing the [...]
From the Animal Wellness Magazine Ask the Vet questions I am answering: If you want to subscribe to this magazine, use my code - CCDVM. Thanks. Q. I have a question about the use of quercetin for a dog with seasonal environmental allergies: should I take it only during my allergy season or year round? Does long-term [...]
From the Animal Wellness Magazine Ask the Vet questions I am answering: If you want to subscribe to this magazine, use my code - CCDVM. Thanks. Q. What is the best food or protein to feed for problems with anal glands? A. Anal gland issues are one the Early Warning Signs of internal imbalance. From the holistic perspective [...]
From the great Animal Wellness Magazine's Ask the Vet , here is a question I recently answered. Q. I would like to know more from a professional point of view regarding feeding a raw diet to our beloved pets. I am sort of pro to it, but really would like to know what the expert [...]
From the Animal Wellness Magazine Ask the Vet questions I am answering: If you want to subscribe to this magazine, use my code - CCDVM. Thanks. Q. My rescue, who is almost 2, has started marking “my” things. He will mark my side of the bed, he will try and steal my clothes and [...]
MAKE ROOM FOR A HORSE IN YOUR HEART! Feel free to forward this email to your contacts in the equestrian community! 30 ORPHANED NAVAJO FOALS RESCUED FROM ROUNDUP NEED HOMES - BLM AND BIA CONSPIRACY TO ERADICATE WILD HORSES CONTINUES Hello Horse Lovers Everywhere, Thirty foals, ages 3 to 6 months, were pushed aside as their dams [...]
Dog Fancy, May 2013, reports on a wonderful shelter, Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center. They are actively using social media to increase adoptions, generate volunteers and even win prizes ($25,000 from ASPCA and others). Check out their site if you work with a shelter, live in Pittsburgh and want to help, love to [...]
Finally made it to the Hereford Farmer's Market! If you are local - please go - it is a great market. I had some great conversations with a few farmers, though I got there late. For Sustainability, the more of everything you can buy locally, the better. The more you know about the ingredients going [...]
Each week I will be answering people's questions in the Animal Wellness web site's Q & A. Other people are answering questions, so in addition to using my blog, check out that one. Remember, when you subscribe to Animal Wellness Magazine, use my code - CCDVM