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 a world today, where pet disaster preparedness is more relevant than ever. September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. So, is your pet disaster prepared? Here’s what you’ll need to be
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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 with what kind of protein, which is as important to their good health. What exactly do I mean? Let’s break it down. Why is protein so important in food How
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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 mold test I’d done in the house, post “remediation,” came back with a confirmation we had been living in a house deemed dangerous and having the ability to make one
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* Paying homage to my darling departed boy, Albie. This was taken on July 4, 2017 Celebrating our country on the Fourth of July is a joyous occasion for many, but for many of our pets, it’s not so much. Noise sensitivity is common, and the decibel levels and unexpected noise of fireworks is
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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 Dr. Lindholm, Sophie’s cardiologist, suggested doubling her dose of conventional medications and trying the Spironolactone again. I ordered the homeopathic remedy Alcoholus from New Zealand, the only place I could
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 and the 1/3 meat, 1/3 veggies, 1/3 carbs diet wasn’t helping, so getting her to eat and take her supplements was a process I figured out with the help of
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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 their ability to boost energy, increase vitality and mental clarity and boost the immune system, all important factors in having a healthy, longer living pet. In a recent interview with
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 traditional medication and sought out a homeopathic vet and a holistic vet to support. Between us, a protocol of conventional meets complementary was created and Sophie began it. During this
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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 13 yo Portuguese Podengo Pequeno (the charming girl in the pic above), went from a vibrant, puppy-like dog to being diagnosed in the ER with congestive heart failure in a
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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, it felt like my heart sank through the floor. How could my usually bouncy little pup have congestive heart failure?! My mind started racing to, who do I know who
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