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Antibiotics for Pets: The Hidden Dangers and Natural Alternatives
What if one course of antibiotics could take one year to undo in your pet’s body? That’s the truth. Same for us. Only one course
How To Treat Diabetes in Pets & Natural Healing Suggestions
The global pet diabetes care market size is expected to grow from $1.86 billion in 2022 to $2.03 billion in 2023. This is a rapidly
Pet Therapy: Top 10 Reasons for Improved Health through the Human-Animal Bond
“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” — Ben Williams Isn’t that the truth? The bond between humans and
Top 5 Lesser Known Tips for Senior Dog Care
Story bites: Nutrition is always the foundation of the house. Fresh, nutrient-dense food is the healthy choice for seniors. Medicinal mushrooms pack a powerful nutrition
Healing After Pet Loss; What Is Helping Me
Sophie was the love of my life. I remember the day she came home. Thirteen years, five months and 4 days later, she was gone.
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs – Sophie’s Final Chapter
Previous post at a glance: Sophie’s echo cardiogram and chest xray showed signs of improvement Her kidney values started to come down Her complementary meets
Celtic Sea Salt Benefits for Pets: A Natural Solution for Improved Wellbeing
Don’t give salt to your pets; it’s toxic! Give salt; it’s healthy and filled with minerals! What are pet parents to believe? Celtic sea salt
Common Pet Health Issues: What Is Your Most Burning Question?
As a pet parent, what do you struggle with most? What common pet health issues are you facing right now? The photo above is of
Collapsed Trachea in Dogs: What We’re Doing Naturally
She was honking like a goose! There’s no mistaking it. That is the sound of a collapsed trachea in dogs or Congestive Heart Dis-ease/Failure. Sophie
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs – Could Our Protocol Be Working? Sophie’s Story, Pt. 9
Previous Post At A Glance: We were officially on the heart dis-ease/kidney dis-ease see-saw of trying to manage fluid in her lungs with Lasix and
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs – Another Setback: Sophie’s Story, Pt. 8
Previous post at a glance: Sophie’s BUN levels rose off the charts at above 130 (normal high end is 27), and her Creatinine level rose
Is Your Pet Disaster Prepared? Checklist.
As the threat of another hurricane barreling through South Florida looms and wildfires from a rainless summer in Texas escalate, we know we live in
It’s Not Only How Much Protein in Dog Food But What Kind That Matters
Protein is THE most important component of your dog and cat’s food. And, how much protein in dog food or cat food must be balanced
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs – What We’re Doing: Sophie’s Story, Pt. 7-A Setback
Previous post re-cap: Sophie was stable; her BUN had decreased from 78 to 54 with the adjusted midday dose of Furosemide The results of the
Pet Anxiety on July 4th: Having Natural Calming Tools That Work
* Paying homage to my darling departed boy, Albie. This was taken on July 4, 2017 Celebrating our country on the Fourth of July
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs – What We’re Doing – Sophie’s Story Pt. 6-Kidney Failure?
Previous post re-cap: Sophie’s follow up echo cardiogram results were not good. Her heart dis-ease is severe and didn’t seem to be improving at all
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: What We’re Doing, Pt. 5-An Unexpected Turn
Previous Post Recap: Sophie’s first acupuncture appointment yielded great results in stopping her head tremor by about 90% for two days Her appetite was spotty
Mushroom Magic: Boosting Energy, Immunity, and Vitality for Your Pets with HighVibe Mushrooms
Mushrooms, an ancient and diverse group of organisms, are fascinating with their unique properties and potential health benefits. We are learning more and more about
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs – What We’re Doing Pt.4-Sophie’s Story
Previous Post Recap: My 13 year old Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, Sophie, was diagnosed out of the blue with Congestive Heart Failure. I put her on
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: What We’re Doing Pt. 3
At A Glance Recap: Congestive Heart Dis-ease and Congestive Heart Failure is one of the most common illnesses pet parents face in dogs Sophie, my
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: What We’re Doing Pt. 2
You’ve just been given a serious diagnosis for your pet. What now? When I got the call while waiting in the ER for my Sophie,
My Dog Has Congestive Heart Failure-What We’re Doing
The First Signs When Sophie started deteriorating, I had no idea what they’d find. My bouncy, vibrant, puppy-like 13 year-old, all of a sudden
Anxiety? Let’s Handle That!
UPDATED 5/2/21: Is your pup or kitty stressed? These times call for some extra nurturing for us and them, and homeopathy may be just the
Is Brushing Our Dog’s Teeth Doing More Harm Than Good? New Research Says, Maybe…
Brushing our dog’s teeth is good, important! That’s what we’ve always been told. What if brushing teeth is causing more harm than good? I know,
The Little Known Culprit Behind Many Eye Issues – Do You Know What It Is?
Your dog or cat’s eye starts tearing. They’re not acting sick but they might be pawing at it and you’ve no idea why. What’s a
Heartworm Prevention Without Dangerous Drugs? Get All The Facts!
Spring is officially here and April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. So today, let’s dive into this scary disease and how to prevent it in
Pet Accident? Be Prepared with a Great Pet First AID Kit
It’s a beautiful Spring day and you and your dog are out for a long walk in the sunshine. She stops to smell something fantastic
Does My Dog Have Dementia? Natural Solutions for Common Senior Issues
She started pacing a little while ago and she seems disoriented, at times. This is a common concern I hear among parents of senior dogs.
An Alien Has Taken Over My Dog! Or, How Good Dog Nutrition Changed Sophie From An Itchy, Fussy Eater Into a Vibrant Chow Hound
You’re standing in the pet food aisle, wondering what to choose. Do you stick with your old kibble or try something healthier? But, what? If
Dog Dermatitis: What To Avoid To Relieve Itching for Dogs That Can Make them Sick
It’s one of the most common challenges facing dog parents; how to relieve dog dermatitis that’s causing incessant itching, biting and licking, turning their happy,
Infections in Dogs & Cats: How To Cure Naturally
It started with a sniffle. I noticed Anabelle sounded congested one day. She seems to have some trouble breathing but did not seem in distress
Natural Health Tips For New Pet Parents (That You May Not Expect)
They’re cute and cuddly and beautiful, and we love them so! But, oh!, how do we take good care of them?! Take a breath, we’re
Yikes! My Dog Ate Chocolate! What Do I Do?
There’s no shortage of things a pet parent gets anxious about, and the things they eat is certainly one of them. For dogs, there isn’t
Oxidative Stress: The Silent Killer (& Ager) of Your Pet
Maybe you’ve heard of it; seen it in ads for antioxidants. Oxidative stress is the most damaging cell killer in you and your pet’s body. An imbalance
What Is C60 & Why It Could Be The Greatest Pet Supplement Ever
What if you had one thing that could solve skin allergies, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, arthritis, senior dementia and more? A pet supplement that, in its core form,
Why A No Pull Dog Collar Can Prevent Serious Illness & Pain
Healing Headlines Read on for the full story… Did you know that prong collars, choke collars and even traditional collars can cause a number of
Bentonite Clay for Dogs & Cats: Pet Health Tips That Heal
The idea that a substance from the earth that, once inside the body, can draw toxins, heavy metals and other poisons out safely, giving more
Alternative Protein Sources Of Pet Food-Crickets, Plants, Cultured Meat & More
What if you could feed your dog or cat something healthy, nutritious and save animals lives and the planet at the same time? And, ward
Gut Health For Dogs & Cats: Which Of These Raw Milks is Healthiest?
There’s nothing cuter than tummies. And, inside those tummies, the gut microbiome is the center of your dog or cat’s good or poor health. Balancing
What Causes Cancer in Dogs & Cats and Can We Help Them Avoid It?
Tumors. Too many pet parents live with them. If we’re lucky, they’re lipomas, fat accumulations just under the skin or between muscle tissue that aren’t
Do Bored Dogs Have Smaller Brains? How Mental & Physical Health Is Affected By Mental Stimulation
Home Alone. And Bored. Our dogs spend, on average, twelve to fourteen hours a day sleeping. What happens over the other 10-12 hours? For a
Pet Anxiety: 10 Lesser Known Signs You Don’t Know
Is your dog whining when you go out? Does your cat hide almost all the time? These are signs of anxiety. There are many of
The Human Animal Bond Extends Beyond An Emotional Connection. It’s An Energetic One, Too
You know how your dog or cat can intuitively sense when you’re sad and they stay closer than usual? Or how your comfort and love