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How to Care for Guinea Pigs
Guinea Pigs are wonderful little pets, and who can resist their sweet little squeaks? Read on for important information on the proper care of your guinea pig. Diet: Pelleted food for guinea pigs has some Vitamin C added, but it’s never enough, so it’s recommended to feed a source of Vitamin C daily. Oxbowhay.com makes…
Kennel Cough – It’s not just for Dogs who go to the Kennel!
Canine kennel cough (or infectious tracheobronchitis) is a respiratory disease that is spread through aerosolized bacteria or viruses, so your dog doesn’t have to be boarded at a kennel to get exposed. Vaccination for kennel cough may be recommended for your dog based upon his or her level of exposure to other dogs as well…
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM has formed the foundation for the practice of acupuncture over the last 5000 years. Long before western medicine provided insight into the pathophysiology of health and disease, TCM understood these phenomena through the theories of Yin, Yang and Qi. TCM sees life through a lens of balance. Disease occurs when…
Medical Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient healing art that dates back 5,000 years. Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors discovered centuries ago that the body has an amazing power to heal itself if given the right stimulation. Although the benefits of acupuncture have been known for a long time, it is only recently that science has stepped in to…
A Hookworm Invasion
We have noted over the past year or two an alarming increase in intestinal parasites in our area, and particularly in Hookworms. We’re not entirely sure why this is happening. It may be due to milder winters, an increased resistance of the worms to the medications used to kill them, or maybe the higher number…
What Pet Owners Should Know About CBD
CBD, or cannabidiol, has become a popular supplement for humans and pets in the last few years. Many claims are made purporting a variety of benefits, from pain control to anxiety treatment. Current, but very limited research suggests possible uses for pain and seizure control in dogs, with a relatively wide safety margin. What is…
The Truth Behind Some Commonly Held Nutrition Notions
Is Corn Bad? With advertisements for pet foods touting, they “never use corn,” “No corn,” and “corn is not an ingredient in our dog food,” the implication is that corn is bad in pet foods. These arguments seem to be based on three ideas—that corn is poorly digested, corn is a cheap filler, and corn…
Grass Gnat Bites
Every spring, we get a “rash” of phone calls about round, red lesions on the belly. Often times, these are “grass gnat” (also called black fly) bites. These biting insects emerge and create worrisome bite marks on dogs. The bites usually show up on the belly or groin area where there is less fur. The…
Feeding Cats in a “Natural Way”
One of the most frequent questions I get is “what should I feed my pet”. This is a very important question to ask, especially if you own a cat. Cats are so different from dogs in terms of their nutritional needs, and understanding their dietary requirements is essential to optimal feline health. If you want…
Canine Pancreatitis
The pancreas is an “L” shaped organ that lies along the stomach and first section of the small intestines (the duodenum). Its purpose is to produce digestive enzymes and hormones to control how we utilize what we eat (insulin and glucagon). There is a small duct that leads from the pancreas into the duodenum for…
