Please go the distance when picking up after your pet. You did the heavy lifting when you brought the bag and scooped up the noxious excrement that oozed from your pup’s hind end. That is a tremendous feat!!! Hooray for you! Maybe a parade is in order! But why stop there? Why leave that perfectly […]
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“My vet told me that he doesn’t want me to feed Fluffy a grain-free diet.” “My neighbor told me that when she used a GRAIN-FREE diet, her dog’s allergies improved. “ “There is a cute, new neighborhood pet supply store that has the best treats and food! I don’t know if they’re grain-free or […]
The following article was produced by Canine Rehab Systems. Authorization for use of this article was granted by the authors. The following home modifications can be used for those dogs dealing with vision issues to help them to better function in their homes: Make sure to fence off potential hazards, such as stairs […]
Equipment for the purpose of rehabilitation and conditioning for your pet varies greatly in utility, cost, size, ability to store, and more. Of course, you can purchase inflatable products (peanuts, discs), Cavaletti poles, weave poles, and more from various companies. But, I also like to look at common items that you may already […]
Whether a procedure is scheduled for tomorrow or two months from now, there is never a bad time to start preparing. Recovery from an anesthetic “event” can be made easier with a little planning The goals are to minimize your pet’s stress and discomfort while managing their pain and mobility. It can be scary for […]
Veterinary Medical Manipulation (VMM) by Jennifer Tucci, DVM What is VMM? Veterinary Medical Manipulation (VMM) is a manual therapy that uses motion palpation to find joint restrictions and alleviates them using quick and controlled joint adjustments. Correcting these joint restrictions restores normal range of motion, relaxes the muscles and relieves pain of a restricted joint. […]
THIS DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE CONTACTING YOUR VETERINARIAN. If your pet is vomiting, call your veterinarian immediately. If your pet is not improving, call your veterinarian immediately. Cats should not go >24 hours without eating. Call your veterinarian immediately. Ingredients may consist of one or more items. Ideally, try to mix protein and starch […]
Would Your Pet Benefit from Acupuncture? by Jennifer Tucci, DVM Acupuncture can be used as a complementary therapy to Western treatments or as a stand-alone therapy for patients that cannot tolerate or aren’t responding to standard medicines. Ancient Chinese theory teaches that disease occurs as a result of blocked flow of Qi (the body’s energy). […]
Chinese Food Therapy for Pets by Jennifer Tucci, DVM “Food is the medicine you take every day. “ The belief in the healing power of food is one central to Chinese medicine, where food therapy is often utilized in conjunction with other modalities to treat disease. It is the art and science of tailoring diet […]
Chinese Herbal Therapy for Pets by Jennifer Tucci, DVM Chinese herbs are used as medicine to correct the body’s imbalances that cause disease to to promote the body’s ability to heal itself. Each herb has a different effect on the body based on its energetic properties (warming vs cooling), special actions (clear heat, tonify the […]
