In western medicine, we often treat the injury we have or pain we’re experiencing with a pill or targeted treatment rather than consider if the source of the ailment lies elsewhere in out body and how to address the root of the issue. Holistic approaches to health consider the whole person and how the synergies…
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Food 411: Parity – Not Equity – In Food and Treats
Human siblings and childhood friends will argue about who got the bigger piece of food/treat/snack. Dogs don’t notice the size of the treat she and her furfriend – or you – are getting. Her concern is that both of you get SOMETHING. So, when you’re offering a treat to your dog, remember that size doesn’t…
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Food 411: Buffalo… or Bison?
Americans often refer to North American bison as buffalo (the song “Home on The Range” comes to mind). However, in the animal feed industry, buffalo is just that – water buffalo. Both sources of protein are healthy for dogs; read labels to find out if the treat or food you’re purchasing is bison or buffalo.
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Health Tip: What is…Parvo?
Parvo is a highly contagious virus that causes gastrointestinal illness in puppies and young dogs, and it’s potentially deadly. Dogs between 6 weeks and 4 months old - who are unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated - are at most risk for contracting Parvo. Certain breeds such as German Shepherd Dogs, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, English Springer Spaniels and American Staffordshire Terriers…
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