When looking at the price of premium raw dog food versus a bag of dry kibble, it’s easy to experience a bit of sticker shock. On the surface, processed kibble looks incredibly budget-friendly. But looking only at the food bowl is a financial trap. To see the real math, you have to look at the lifetime cost of your best friend. While natural rearing involves a higher upfront investment in whole, species-appropriate foods, conventional management frequently trades low food cost

When it comes to chemical heartworm preventatives, convenience often comes with serious risks. Pumping a year’s worth of insecticidal drugs into your dog’s bloodstream all at once leaves no room for course correction if they have a bad reaction. And unfortunately, the track record for heartworm medications is riddled with adverse events and heartbreaking statistics.

Heartworm prevention is a topic that every dog owner should take seriously. But what if you want to protect your pet without relying solely on conventional medications?

Did you know: Diatomaceous Earth Rebuilds ACLs, Tendons, and Ligaments, Binds Heavy Metals and Toxins, bolsters the immune system and Filters Viruses, internal parasite control, safe Flea & Tick control

Homeopathy, a system of medicine that uses highly diluted substances to stimulate the body's self-healing mechanisms. Within homeopathy, there's a fascinating and sometimes debated category of remedies called nosodes. But what exactly are they, how are they believed to work, and how long have they been part of homeopathic practice?

Every year, pet parents get that familiar postcard from the vet: “It’s time for your pet’s annual booster shots!” But do our furry best friends really need every single vaccine, every single year?

The liver is one of those organs that we often think little about until there’s an issue. But it actually has a big role to play in everyday health and wellness

When it comes to keeping your pets safe and healthy, heartworm prevention is a top priority. But what if you want to avoid harsh chemicals and synthetic drugs? You’re not alone!

It’s that time of year again—the sun is emerging from it's winter hideaway, the grass will soon be green again, and the seasonal pollen will soon bloom into action.

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