Music has long been an emotional outlet and source of catharsis for humans, and we now know that it can potentially help our dogs deal with stress as well. According to a new study from the Scottish SPCA and researchers from the University of Glasgow, playing music has a positive effect on a dog’s behavior. In fact,… Continue reading Put your records on… for your dog
Category: Treatment & Support – Complementary
Veterinary Acupuncture
What is veterinary acupuncture? Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing method used to prevent and treat many different health conditions by inserting fine needles into specific “acupuncture” points on the body. Your pet’s body has thousands of acupuncture points but only about 200 are used on a regular basis in veterinary acupuncture. These points, which… Continue reading Veterinary Acupuncture
Rehabilitation Therapy
What is rehabilitation therapy? Although it’s been around a long time in the human world, rehabilitation therapy is just picking up speed in the veterinary community. In fact, in 2010, veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation was officially recognized as a specialty by the American Board of Veterinary Specialities. Rehabilitation therapy can be used effectively to… Continue reading Rehabilitation Therapy
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)
What is Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine? Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) is a system of medicine that’s been used in China for thousands of years to treat myriad ailments in pets. TCVM is based on the philosophical principles of “Qi” (pronounced Chee), Yin and Yang and the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water.… Continue reading Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)
Veterinary Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a type of naturopathic medicine first developed by German physician, Samuel Hahnemann about two hundred years ago. It is based on the principles that the body has the ability to repair itself and “like cures like” — a substance that can make you ill in large doses can make you well in small… Continue reading Veterinary Homeopathy
Animal Chiropractic
What is animal chiropractic? Animal chiropractic is based on the paradigm that the body has the innate power to heal itself and that innate power is controlled by the nervous system. Nerves control everything that happens in your pet’s body. And the brain and spinal cord, which are protected by the spine, control the messages… Continue reading Animal Chiropractic
What to feed your pet with cancer?
Building a diet for animals with cancer If your pet has been diagnosed with cancer, paying attention to their diet is very important. However, building out new recipes or purchasing new food is not so simple. Depending on your pet, its history, and the type of cancer, the recommended diet will look different. The article “The… Continue reading What to feed your pet with cancer?
COVID-19 Pet Health
A message from our Dr. Al According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, “There is currently no evidence to suggest that any animal native to Canada (wild, livestock or pets) harbours the virus that causes COVID-19. It is possible that some types of animals can be infected with COVID-19 but there is no evidence… Continue reading COVID-19 Pet Health
Reducing Veterinary Clinic Stress for Pets
It’s no secret that most pets would prefer to stay in the comfort of their own home, rather than visit a veterinary clinic. Fortunately, there are a number of things that can help make the visit a little easier, reducing the stress for both pets and the humans who love them. According to Dr. Dirk… Continue reading Reducing Veterinary Clinic Stress for Pets
Conventional vs. Complementary Cancer Treatments
What comes after your pet’s fateful cancer diagnosis begins with many questions, further diagnostics, and then decisions need to be made on how to proceed. One of the main items of concern is deciding on the best course of treatment. There are generally two types of treatments: Conventional and Complementary. Conventional cancer treatments directly treat… Continue reading Conventional vs. Complementary Cancer Treatments