Vet Talks

In our veterinary practice, we see a lot of cat and dog patients with itchy skin. One reason for an itchy pet is ringworm infection. Ringworm, which is actually not a worm but a fungus on the skin and top layers of hair, is caused by fungi called dermatophytes. The most common of these fungi...

Feline asthma is the most commonly diagnosed respiratory disease in cats. Although it is incurable, feline asthma is still manageable for your kitty. What Is Feline Asthma? When your cat has asthma, it means that there is a constriction of the airways caused by an overreaction to the presence of an allergen. The body responds...

As a practicing holistic and integrative veterinary specialist, I frequently see tripawd dog and cat patients for rehabilitation services, acupuncture, and other forms of medical and therapeutic treatment. Sadly, dogs and cats may lose a limb due to an unfortunate accident, cancer, bone disease, or other forms of cancer. Treatment options for tripawd dogs and...

Constipation in cats is an all too common problem. Although in most cases, constipation can be easily treated, there are some instances when chronic constipation can result in more serious conditions, like megacolon.  What is a megacolon? Megacolon is when the intestine becomes enlarged, dilated, and packed with hard fecal matter. This is an extremely...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a fairly rare and potentially fatal autoimmune disease that mostly affects dogs. Although rare, it is believed that many cases of SLE go undiagnosed. In today’s blog, we’ll touch on what to look for (signs and symptoms of SLE in pets) and how to best manage your pet with SLE....

In our veterinary practice, liver disease in cats and dogs is unfortunately all too common. The liver is a major organ in the body, and essential to your pet’s immune system; it detoxifies the blood and is a filter for metabolites, a source of energy, produces bile acids necessary for digestion, and produces clotting factors...

It’s not uncommon to notice or feel small lumps and bumps on our beloved animals. We understand that it is scary to find these, and although not all lumps and bumps are necessarily bad, we strongly feel that a veterinarian should check them out, in order to catch any potential problems as early as possible....

Chronic renal failure (CRF) also known as chronic kidney failure is when there is a slow, progressive loss of kidney function, which eventually leads to permanent kidney failure. CRF is one of the most common forms of illness and death in older cats (though it can be seen in younger cats as well). Cats with...

Everyone knows what stress feels like in ourselves, and we all know that too much stress can make us ill—ulcers, high blood pressure, and even cancer can result from excessive stress. A dog can also be, and often are, stressed by numerous factors in their lives too. The more we understand the external contributing factors...

Arnica is a classic sunflower with bright yellow flowers and is found in the alpine regions of North America. It has traditionally been used in western herbalism and homeopathy for discomfort and bruising. Whether the discomfort stems from arthritis or muscle bruising or trauma, arnica can be used topically for your dog or cat as...