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Therapeutic Massage For Pets
When asked to write about therapeutic massage in pets, I don’t know where to start! Do I start with why it’s one of my favorite parts of my job? How it can help pets? What the process looks like? As my mother would always tell me, “Well, why don’t you start at the beginning?” How […]
Read MoreFood and Skin Disorders Part 3: Building a Diet for
When food is the primary driving force behind your pet’s itchy skin, chronic recurring yeast and bacterial infections, then you and your veterinary team need to embark on an investigation to determine what your dog or cat can eat that will not stimulate an inflammatory response. An elimination diet process is still the gold […]
Read MoreFood and Skin Disorders Part 1: Feeding for Optimal Health and Wellbeing
What is the role of food in the common skin problems of our pets? Can all itchy dogs have their problems solved with a hydrolyzed protein diet or switching to raw food? How should you and your veterinary team proceed? These are important questions and understanding the answers will lead to more realistic expectations […]
Read More10 Tips for Feline Wellness
1. Make Yearly Vet Visits a Routine — Almost twice as many cats than dogs never visit the veterinarian. Preventive care examinations or check-ups for all cats should occur a minimum of once yearly, and more frequently for senior cats and those with chronic conditions. During the physical examination, veterinarians assess your cats current health, and also can often […]
Read MoreVeterinary Chiropractic
As many of my clients know, this year I was fortunate enough to be able to pursue one of my career goals/ dreams, and take the Animal Chiropractic course through the Veterinary Chiropractic Learning Centre, www.veterinarychiropractic.ca. This is not a light endeavor; the course is over 220 hours of classroom and hands-on learning. There […]
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