Chronic disease and cancer are at epidemic levels. In the 20 years of practice at my veterinary hospital, it was clear that there was a very close relationship between the breakdown of gut health and these health issues.

One of the most misunderstood and detrimental problems(next to Cancer) is pet allergies. Statistics show more pets are PTS due to allergies than any other problem.

A Medical Perspective on Canine Parvovirus and Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Canine parvovirus, commonly known as "parvo," is a highly contagious and serious viral disease that primarily affects young dogs and puppies. The virus targets rapidly dividing cells in the body, most notably in the intestines and bone marrow, leading to severe and life-threatening symptoms. Understanding Canine Parvovirus Infection The parvovirus is a tenacious and resilient pathogen. It is shed in th

A Deeper Dive into Probiotics, Nosodes, Titers, and Herbal Support as in our Puppy & Adult Wellness Bundles. As dedicated pet parents, we all strive to provide our canine companions with the healthiest, happiest lives possible. Beyond basic care, there are advanced, holistic strategies that can significantly enhance their vitality and resilience. Let's explore how probiotics, nosodes, titer testing, and targeted herbal supplements  work synergistically to build a robust found

What if I told you that you could diversify your dog’s microbiome with unique probiotic strains that unlock an ancestral genetic fingerprint? Strains that came from a historic, unadulterated, healthy gut ecosystem? Ones that embrace resilience, longevity, and vitality, both metabolically and physiologically? Strains that come from ~ THE WOLF!  Why is it that our dogs are dying younger and younger with cancer and autoimmune diseases, but the average wolf ranging from 70 to 145

Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease (cIBD or just IBD) is a debilitating gastrointestinal condition common in dogs. IBD is a chronic disorder, with symptoms that include vomiting, lack of appetite, weight loss, gassiness, and abdominal discomfort.  And unfortunately, there’s no known cure, and limited options for treatment. But according to a new study in Applied Microbiology , the gut bacteria from wolves may actually be the key to alleviating it (and not just IBD)… The Gut: P

Cherry eye is the prolapse of a dog's tear gland in their third eyelid. Like many other animals, dogs have a third eyelid that is located in their lower eyelid. This third eyelid gives their eyes added protection and also produces most of their tears. Normally, the tear gland in their third eyelid is firmly attached, keeping it in place. Dogs with cherry eye have a weaker attachment between the gland and the third eyelid, which can cause it to dislodge and bulge out of place

Written by Jan Rasmusen on May 13, 2009 Heartworms are Spread by Mosquitoes. Heartworm Meds are Spread by Fear. It’s getting warmer outside — time for sellers of heartworm medications to start scaring you. Television and print ads, which used to push meds only during warm summer months, now urge you to keep your dog on medication year round. The question is: why the change? Drs. David Knight and James Lok of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, addre

Written by Jan Rasmusen on June 16, 2009 If you haven’t read Part 1 of this article, “ Heartworm Medication: Truths, Omissions and Profits ,” please read it now unless you completely understand how and when heartworms are transmitted . Click the link at that article’s end to return here. A Heartworm Society news release states: “By giving heartworm prevention every month, forgetful pet owners will have their pets protected when they need it most.” But doesn’t that also mean

Johanna Anturaniemi 1*, Sara Zaldívar-López 2, Huub F. J. Savelkoul 3, Kari Elo 4 and Anna Hielm-Björkman 1 1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland 2Genomics and Animal Breeding Group, Department of Genetics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain 3Cell Biology and Immunology Group, Wageningen University, Wageningen, Netherlands 4Faculty of Agriculture and Forestr

Here we go..... This is why I take the extra effort to keep the dogs immune system strong with the Raw Diet and natural methods of worm preventatives. METAIRIE, La. — A Metairie yellow lab is believed to be the first pet in the United States to be infected by a new drug-resistant strain of heartworms. According to a news release from veterinarian Dr. Cynthia Benbow’s office, Madie the lab contracted heartworms in 2014 while on monthly heartworm prevention. It was only rece

All puppies are born with worms, bestowed upon them by their mother. Worms are a part of life....how we deal with them can either suppress or boost the immune system. The immune system is your dog's best defense against worms. The dog's immune system will keep them in check, but if a dog has a weakened immune system, the worms can proliferate and make the dog very sick. Watch as a healthy immune system attacks a worm. Parasitic Drug resistance: Parasites fight to survive

Yeast Infections in Dogs By Dr. Karen Becker Most pet owners have heard the term “yeast infection” before. But what many pet owners don’t know is exactly what causes a yeast infection. Sometimes dog owners assume that their pets are meant to have kind of a stinky doggie smell when really, their dogs are having a yeast problem. Yeast is a spore-like type of fungi that reproduces through a process called budding. Budding just means that portions of the organism’s cell body bre

What if there were better options for our pet companions than chemo, radiation, surgery to treat their cancer? There are! Watch this trailer for our new, FREE 7-part docuseries, The Truth About Pet Cancer, now for what you need to know to protect the health of your pet. → http://bit.ly/2G0ufR5 Episode 1: Understanding Pet Cancer & the Current “Medical Toolkit” (Wednesday, April 4th 9:00PM Eastern US time) Episode 2: The Pet Food Industry, Healthy Diets, Ketosis & Nutrigen