Some common holiday items can be dangerous to pets. Below is some helpful information and other tips to help keep your pets safe this holiday season! DECORATION HAZARDS: Tinsel & Ribbons: The most common and serious holiday hazard for pets. Ingesting these can cause serious blockages and may require surgery to treat. Scented Candles & Soaps:… Continue reading Top Tips To Keep Pets Safe Over The Holiday Season
Category: Prevention – At Home
Joint Support and Pet Cancer
Most Cancers begin because of inflammation in the body. Pet supplements that support joint health are typically made to reduce inflammation in joints associated with arthritis and to support lifelong joint health. All disease including Cancer and viruses stem from a depleted immune system triggered by inflammation such as joint inflammation. Three top reasons to… Continue reading Joint Support and Pet Cancer
Species Appropriate Diet
Species Appropriate Nutrition for Cats and Dogs Offering a species appropriate diet to cats and dogs that is biologically appropriate and animal protein focused may offer an array of health benefits for your pet. Diets that focus on animal protein nutrition may offer dogs and cats the nutrition that they need as animals that have… Continue reading Species Appropriate Diet
Your Pet’s Immune System
If the immune system in pets that is not working properly then this can open the door to Cancer amongst other health concerns. Keeping a pet’s immune system heathy and balanced will help to prevent diseases like cancer but also will support overall health and well-being. At the very least, adding a probiotic to support… Continue reading Your Pet’s Immune System
Raw Food for your Dog?
Feeding raw food to your dog is a high protein diet choice that is very low in carbohydrates. Cancer cells feed off of carbohydrates, and a high protein diet is often recommended to cancer patients. Feeding raw though is a choice, and its not right for everyone. It’s best to speak with your veterinarian and… Continue reading Raw Food for your Dog?
Turmeric Root and Dog Cancer
Turmeric has been used for thousands of years as a spice but also as a medicinal herb. Turmeric contains medicinal properties and components, primarily curcumin. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and immune boosting properties. Curcumin has been studied for many years for its medicinal uses and has been the subject of over 5600 peer reviewed and published… Continue reading Turmeric Root and Dog Cancer
Hemp Seed Oil and Pet Cancer
Most Cancers start with inflammation in the body. Hemp seed oil is a natural approach to helping to restore a pet’s immune system. All diseases including Cancer and viruses stem from a depleted immune system triggered by inflammation. Hemp seed oil does not contain CBD. Hemp seed oil helps with inflammation in the body as… Continue reading Hemp Seed Oil and Pet Cancer
Pet Cancer and Vitamins, Minerals, and Antioxidants
Dr. Al Townshend Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients for almost all of the normal metabolic processes within the body. To assure a pet’s diet is complete and balanced, it must contain minimum levels of vitamins and minerals. Antioxidants are substances that protect the cells of the body from damage by molecules known as free… Continue reading Pet Cancer and Vitamins, Minerals, and Antioxidants
Pet Cancer Prevention 101
Let’s talk about Pet Cancer Prevention! By: Dr. Al Townshend With so many diagnoses every year, pet cancer prevention has never been so important. Over 6 million dogs and nearly 6 million cats will be diagnosed with pet cancer this year.Almost 47% of dogs and 32% of cats will die from cancer according to The Veterinary Cancer Society.… Continue reading Pet Cancer Prevention 101
9 Ways To Help Prevent Pet Cancer
What can you be doing in your daily routine to keep cancer away? Our partners at Montgomery Village Vet Clinic share this interesting blog on reasons why cancer can happen – often in dogs more than cats – and ways to help prevent it. But remember, sometimes cancer will happen no matter what you do, it’s just… Continue reading 9 Ways To Help Prevent Pet Cancer