When researching an answer for a client, I came across two interesting articles. One said there was a "new agent in feline diarrhea". Another article said Tritrichomonas foetus was first reported in 1956 in cats. As many our cats become weaker from the many stressors, they become more susceptible to being infected by and developing symptoms [...]
From facebook - Leanne - Reading this on your website (and added to right now) - "Rescue remedy(Bach) or animal emergency trauma solution from Green Hope Farms, Spirit Essences, Anaflora or other essence companies are perfect to have for the holidays. Put one drop in a separate water bowl - and to help people put a [...]
A recent letter: I'm new to your web-site, I actually came across it through WHN [Whole Health Now] in one of the discussions sessions they offer for free which I really enjoyed. My curiosity was really tweaked when on your site I read a post under Topics - itchy skin- of Raven a 10 & 1/2 yr [...]
There are many wonderful vitamin supplements available from Ark Naturals, Animal Essentials, Pet Guard and other great companies. Today I will speak briefly about two companies and will do more in later posts. Give me your feedback on vitamins you have used. VetriScience 1. NuCat vitamins were in such demand by my clients before internet [...]
A recent post on the mercola site made it seem that the canine flu virus was new. Horses have been getting it for 40 years and in 2004 a dog was reported to have it. Much of what Dr. Becker writes in the article is very interesting, so worth going to this site. I will [...]
I speak frequently about the wonderful work of Gail Pope and BrightHaven. One of their commitments is to promote holistic animal healing. The following, referring to classes held in California, is a great discourse on the energy healing methods of Reiki and Qigong. Reiki is so easy to learn and so powerful to decrease pain and "detox" [...]
This information is from Dog Fancy Magazine (October 2010) Remember that the best way to find pure bred dogs is to go to their rescue groups (http://www.pbgv.org/BreedInfo/rescue.shtml). Second best is to find holistic breeders - Natural Canines is one great one. "Enduring cheerfulness and ability to bring out the best in people..." I am already [...]
Pre-Travel Deworming within 24 to 120 hours against a specific tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis -EM) is now required for dogs travelling across borders in European countries. As of Jan 1, 2012, the few non-compliant countries will go with the EU's guideline. Reported in the September 2011 Veterinary Practice News. Tapeworms are amazing parasites. There are hundreds [...]
One of my garden club members has trained her two dogs to eat stink bugs. They love them and tell her when one is too high for them to reach. This is the best answer for these invasive bugs. Her dogs have had no ill effects over the last year. If your vegetable plants, especially [...]
A question emailed to me from Canada today. Hello, Christina---I volunteer for an organization called FLAP which picks up dead and injured migratory birds during spring and fall seasons. We are using Aconite 1M and Arnica 1M routinely for the birds we pick up and have been getting very good results. Some of us with [...]