Side effects of Corticosteroids in dogs and cats (and alternatives)
Corticosteroids are among the most commonly prescribed medications in veterinary medicine. But they are also the most abused and misused. Many pet parents are tired of the serious side effects and are saying, "Enough! There must be a better way!"
Why are they dangerous?
These stress hormones replace what is naturally produced by the adrenal glands, under the control of the pituitary gland. If we give them to our pet, its pituitary gland senses it and its adrenal glands won't work anymore,
How Can Essential Oil Blends and a Proper Diet Help My Pet?
GREAT QUESTION! And as I find myself answering questions about this topic, all day, by email, Facebook, and our "contact us" form on this site, I find myself not just saying, "there's and oil for that!" at every turn. And that's because I will approach each pet's needs from a HOLISTIC approach, because no "one thing" works for every illness, disease, or issue in every single pet. And EVERY part of the pet must be considered. And trust me, our
How Do I Get Rid of Stinky Dog Breath?
I have just recently experienced this myself with a new terrier that I just got from my show handler. His breath could about "kill" you! What I've learned about teeth, tarter, and bad breath over the past 30 years is that:
1.) Bad breath is a result of what is going on in the digestive track. If you are putting high starch and carbs into your dog with processed commercial kibble, which isn't species appropriate, then you are fighting a no-win
What Causes Flaky Skin and Coat?
Just as cold weather and indoor heating can make human hair and skin feel excessively dry, they can have the same effect on your pet's skin and coat as well. The good news is there are things you can do to maintain your pet's coat in good condition even during winter months.
Typically, your pet's flaky skin and dry coat are due to one or more factors, including:
*He's not being groomed often enough
*She's not being bathed often enough, or (rarely) she's
What Causes Crusty and Stinky Dog Ears?
It started 20 years ago with a sweet little Beagle named Tina. She had those long, cute, floppy, velvety soft ears. But along with that came constant:
*Shaking of her head
*digging at her ears
*me cleaning them, her crying as I did
*red, inflammation
*crusty pieces of ear wax on my floors
I tried everything: the ear cleaner from the vet clinic (which she ran away and hid from every time I pulled it out of the cabinet.) Then the Rx ear drops that worked for
7 Ways to Improve Your Pet’s Life With Therapeutic Essential Oil Blends
Your furry friend is important to you, and so is their health. But caring for your pet may have required you to use chemicals or products that you aren’t entirely comfortable with. Have you ever wondered if there was a natural/holistic way to care for pets’ everyday needs?
Essential Oil Blends just might be the answer. Long recognized as a natural remedy to many ailments for humans, studies are finding that essential oils can be just as effective in helping your