A reader asked: "Do you sell or recommend a product that helps with the matting of hair on a long-haired cat? " Matting hair is because of ill health. Really healthy cats, even ones with long hair, keep it well groomed themselves. There are products on the market. I have not researched them because [...]
from the poet Tukaram: Landlocked in Fur I was meditating with my cat the other day and all of a sudden she shouted, "What happened?" I knew exactly what she meant, but encouraged her to say more--feeling that if she got it all out on the table [...]
On Dr. dobias's Natural Healing website, he recently posted a great article about pancreatitis, how animals get it and the natural approaches to healing it. He begins with implication dry food in causing the inflammation in some animals, and I definitely agree. The additions to his treatment suggestions would be homeopathy. He is a great [...]
I will be speaking again at their fun weekend now at the Timonium Fairgrounds -http://www.petsonwheels.org/pet-a-paw-looza-2013.htm on July 13 and 14th at 5 PM. If you are in the area do stop by for this great fundraiser. The silent auction has lots of treats for dogs and people, books, classes and vacations. I will have [...]
Most dogs and cats will not get Salmonella, especially those who are being holistically treated, so there is not a big reason to worry about these recalls. One reason I post them is to encourage you to buy fresh ingredients, raised locally, to feed yourself and your animals. These recalls can be important for people [...]
Richard Moskowitz, MD, a wonderful homeopath in the Boston area since 1974 (!!!!) and brilliant speaker and author, has published a new book - Plain Doctoring: Selected Writings, 1983-2013. Table of Contents I. Memoir: Why I Became a Homeopath II. Writings on Midwifery: Homeopathic Medicines for Pregnancy and Childbirth, Excerpts Some Thoughts on [...]
World-renowned veterinarian, animal behaviorist & dog trainer, Dr. Ian Dunbar is coming to Maryland in June for two events: a single-day seminar and a hands-on weekend workshop Wednesday June 19th (9:30am-5:30pm), in Salisbury, MD: The Dominance Myth: Fearfulness, Reactivity & Aggression in Dogs Saturday, June 22- Sunday, June 23 (9:30am-5:30pm), in Columbia, MD: Fun & [...]
I just answered a few questions for a great horse blog. Read here about homeopathy.
In the News - The ADvocate - March 2013 Koran Addo reported that Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine recently received a $60,000 grant from the American Holistic Veterinary Medicine Foundation, and another $50,000 in private donations, to augment their Integrative Medicine Service program started in 2011. LSU’s veterinary specialists already offer acupuncture and [...]
THE HEALTHY ANIMAL UPDATE April 2013 The purpose of this newsletter is to empower you to keep your animals healthy - and yourselves healthy, too. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO HEAR ABOUT? I would love to print letters that you would like to share with other holistically oriented animal partners. Send what [...]