by Animal Healing Arts | Jan 5, 2012 | Dental care, Holistic Healing, Traditional Medicine
All dogs and cats need routine dental care including: exams, professional cleaning, polishing and x-rays. There are no exceptions to this, though the level of care needed will vary between individuals. Size, species, breed, age and diet will all play a role in the...
by Animal Healing Arts | Dec 13, 2011 | Holistic Healing, Traditional Medicine
When are antibiotics really necessary in your pet? Antibiotics are chemicals that kill bacteria. They are not effective in fighting viruses or other infectious organisms. I do not believe that antibiotics should be used just because an animal is sick and the cause...
by Animal Healing Arts | Dec 10, 2011 | Holistic Healing
Anyone else get frustrated when the weather gets cold and your dog looks at you like you’ve lost your mind when asked to go outside to potty? Then, your dog will decide which inside place is most appropriate as an alternative. I have 2 chihuahuas that do not...
by Animal Healing Arts | Dec 8, 2011 | Holistic Healing, Homeopathy, Vaccinations
Yes, dogs can get the flu, just as humans can. There is a Canine influenza virus that was recognized in 2004. The flu virus is very contagious and about 80% of dogs will get symptoms such as a runny nose, cough, sneeze, lethargy and fever. 20% of exposed dogs may...
by Animal Healing Arts | Dec 6, 2011 | Diet, Holistic Healing
Do you know what your pet is really eating? Pet food labeling is often a combination of deceptive marketing and misleading ingredient information. This is the first part of a series of posts to provide some important tips on choosing the right food for your pet....
by Animal Healing Arts | Jun 30, 2011 | Holistic Healing, Vaccinations
Has your pet every gotten sick after a vaccination? I see pets on a regular basis with conditions such as skin disease, diarrhea, behavioral issues and neurological disease such as seizures or vestibular disease that begin shortly after a vaccination is given. ...
