Weaning pets off and on foods can be a challenge but there is so much to know about this subject! Kibble fed dogs switching to raw requires a great change within each liver cell and within the entire mucosal layer of the GI tract. Did you know when we change foods we change the type of good bacteria in the… Read more →
Immune-mediated and autoimmune diseases are becoming an epidemic in America today, both in humans and pets. Many people are unaware that these diseases may be connected to their pet’s chronic issues with allergies, arthritis, IBD and other inflammatory diseases. While in some cases traditional medicine may offer relief of discomfort by suppressing acute symptoms, the results are typically short-lived and… Read more →
Minnie is a lovely girl but several times a night, several nights a week, her humans stood outside after she whined to wake them up with recurring diarrhea, cramping and nausea, so much so, her person told me, “I just assumed Minnie would never change.” The conventional veterinarians had tried several long courses of metronidazole (the drug of choice for… Read more →
Chloe first came to me ten years ago with her inflammatory bowel disease. Medications and diet changes could not solve her ongoing diarrhea. But luckily, upon diagnosing her with multiple food sensitivities, her person was willing to cook. Look how bright she looks at sixteen years old. She is on herbs to strengthen her thyroid, liver, kidneys and heart which… Read more →
Gracie, the two year old Golden with severe IBD and diarrhea is cured! Her total protein and her weight are both normal. No more acupuncture, reducing herbal treatment, but she will stay on her homemade diet of meat and veggies (cooked). She was hospitalized previously for a week, only to become sicker on immune-suppressing medications. In holistic medicine we do… Read more →
Yellow Labradors are cute but I see so many for immune issues like allergies, IBD and even stiff hips. I generally think the black Labs are healthier but I am a particular fan of mutts. How about a nice lab cross? Read more →
Avalanche’s history: Hip dysplasia, TPLO surgery for cruciate ligament tear at age one, lipomas, food allergies, intestinal symptoms. Most recent symptoms: Horner’s syndrome, neurologic weakness left hind. Conventional treatment: If treated according to traditional Western veterinary practice, Avalanche would likely be on a regimen of steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as well as narcotics for acute pain episodes. Each of… Read more →