When you go down the pet food aisle do you know what you’re looking for? Are there specifics you look for when choosing your dog food brand?  If you’re like the average consumer, it’s easy to be swayed by the misleading labels, claims, and colors on the bag. It’s easy to look at a bag […]

You’re told by your Vet that it’s necessary to revaccinate. You also see many of your friends with pets getting their dogs the annual vaccinations “required,” so it makes sense that you would do the same too, right?  Not exactly.  Although you are able to make your own decisions as to whether or not to […]

We’ve already felt the shift in temperature. The leaves are falling and the seasons are changing. This also means that as it gets colder, more illnesses seem to pop up. One especially–the Flu.  Keeping your dog safe is a huge priority, but “safe” can look different to a variety of people. So what exactly are […]

Grocery shopping is a task in itself, let alone for the specific brand you choose from the items you have on your list. As you ponder the aisles you typically have two options, organic, or regular. The price is a little bit more for organic, but it’s supposed to be of better quality and taste […]

When you take a walk down the pet food isle, there’s SO much to choose from. Many brands have claims all over the front and it can get so confusing as to what you should buy.  When you do finally decide what you think is best for a pet food, you do it based on […]

The bacteria that live inside us affects our digestion, immune response, and even our mood. This connection between physical and emotional is making it more vital that we take care of our gut as best we can.  When we discuss antibiotics, the problem is that even though you may feel better, the antibiotics kill all […]

As a pet owner, you may have heard about Titer testing. However. If misunderstood, this can cost you money and harm to your pet. Titer Testing – What is It?  In a quick explanation, Titer testing measures the amount of antibody to a given disease in your animal. If the results come back positive for […]

Although not easy, thinking differently can be rewarding and valuable. We have the choice to stick with what is “normal,” or think outside the box.  When we talk about normalcy, we are talking about conventional medicine. When we are told what is normal, it is common to go with the flow and not question it. […]

Skip the diagnosis.  If you take your pet into the Vet, they will typically run a bunch of tests trying to figure out what is wrong.  A common test is to figure out what allergies your pet might have.  You might be told that these allergens are the cause for why your pet is having […]

We’ve discussed before the potential side effects of a common drug known as Apoquel.  It seems that a common side effect now is cancer.   Cancer? Seriously? Apoquel works by suppressing your pet’s immune system.  When your dog is having inflammation (itchy skin, etc.), immuno-suppressant drugs like Apoquel work to turn off that inflammation.  The […]