Dr. Al Townshend Every pet Guardian is aware that there are three stages in the life of our cherished pets; puppy/kitten, adult, and senior. There is another phase in every life that we often fail to realize until it is upon us: the “end-of-life” phase. For some, the end-of-life is the point a pet dies, […]
April 22, 2022
Benefits of Milk Thistle and Pet Cancer What is Milk Thistle? Milk Thistle is a perennial herb of the Aster family that has been shown to have medicinal properties. The seeds contain silymarin which is a group of compounds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. And is often used as a complementary component to cancer therapy. […]
March 16, 2022
Marine Phytoplankton are microscopic, single-celled marine organisms that remove CO2 from our atmosphere. The world’s surface is covered 71% by water, and phytoplankton produces 50% of the atmosphere’s breathable oxygen. They are the basis of the entire food chain of the marine environment. Marine Phytoplankton are whole food meaning that all nutrients are directly absorbed […]
March 11, 2022
Chaga and Turkey Tail Mushrooms are a very good food to consider giving to pets that have a cancer diagnosis or for Cancer prevention. Why? These mushrooms are packed with antioxidants to protect cells in the body from damage. Turkey Tail Mushrooms help to balance the immune system and so will support auto-immune conditions such […]
October 14, 2021
Immunotherapy is Providing New and Exciting Cancer Treatments for Pets Dr. Al Townshend A pet’s immune system is in place to detect invaders, including cancer cells, and destroy them. When the immune system does not recognize a cell as a foreign invader (such as some cancer cells), the cells can increase quickly and become a […]
July 1, 2021
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 […]
March 24, 2021
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 […]
March 26, 2020
By: Dr. Al Townshend Sit Down and Take a Deep Breath Cancer is the last thing a Guardian wants to hear from their veterinarian. It is an all-too-common diagnosis that, in the past, has been considered a death sentence for their beloved pet. Today, the light is brighter, and there is a future for many […]
January 13, 2020
If you are facing pet cancer, here is a resource guide that could be helpful. *Kali’s Wish has no relationship with the authors of this book. We do not benefit in any way from sales of the book. We are sharing it as a potential resource, but are relying on the guardian to review and […]
December 17, 2019
From mushrooms to Chinese herbs, melatonin and many more … There are a number of other options to support and treat pets with cancer, which can be used in conjunction with the conventional methods, or which be employed on their own. The goals are to slow or stop the progression of cancer. Also, to provide […]
March 19, 2019
We came across this interesting article on Modified Citrus Pectin and got one of our veterinary experts, Dr. Al Townsend, to share his thoughts before we linked to it. Dr. Al says: This is a great article from two highly respected veterinary oncologists. Together, they wrote the book on cancer “Dog Cancer Survival Guide”. Modified […]
December 11, 2018
Currently, pet owners have limited options when it comes to cancer screenings for their furry companions. All too often, we find out too late that our pets are sick. Liz Dick, head trainer with Bio Detection Dogs Canada, is hoping to change that. We sat down with her to discuss her latest ongoing project – […]
December 20, 2017
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 […]
November 9, 2017
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 […]
October 18, 2017
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. […]
February 8, 2017
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 […]
December 20, 2016
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 […]
December 20, 2016
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. […]
December 20, 2016
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 […]
December 20, 2016
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 […]
December 19, 2016
