There was an old man sitting on a park bench. A songbird landed in a nearby tree and began to sing. The old man listened joyfully. A short time passed and the old man noticed a hawk circling high in the sky. He thought to himself, “Oh, no. What if that hawk spots that little…
Author: dthomas
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
Most of us have heard the old Neil Diamond song, He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother. He goes on to sing, “No burden is he, to bare, we’ll get there.” There are many stories in the Bible that reference this sentiment. But, what does this sentiment mean to us and how does it affect the…
Understanding Decision Making
As a holistic vet, most of the people that I consult with are stuck in the middle of making a decision. Imagine this situation, one that I see and hear a lot. You have a sick pet and you take it to the vet. The vet does her thing and comes up with a tentative…
The Power of Non-belief
When I initially decided to expand my clinical approach to pet health care to include alternative modalities, I chose to learn Chinese medicine and acupuncture. After I finished my education and took it into practice, I had a well established clientele who trusted me. When I suggested that we should take a Chinese medicine approach…
Go Fetch It Yourself
I was sitting in a coffee shop awhile back and a couple came in with their young dog. It didn’t take a moment to realize what a happy dog it was and how excited it was to be with its caretakers. Like a magnet, the dog attracted almost everyone in the shop. One by one,…
Seasonal Cycles and Healthcare
Our physical bodies, as well as our pet’s physical bodies, are linked to many forms of cycles. Every morning when we awaken, we open our eyes, the light comes through the pupil, strikes the retina, sends an electrical impulse to the brain. The brain knows to activate the pineal gland, then the pituitary gland, which…
Let’s Get Real About Dental Health For Pets
In my previous blog, I discussed the primary myth that you have been told about dental disease in dogs and cats. I also discussed what actually causes dental disease in dogs and cats and why dry kibble actually potentiates dental disease instead of preventing the problem. I went into detail the importance of feeding the…
Let’s Get Real About Dental Health For Pets
To use a familiar quote, “I cannot tell a lie.” I did tell my clients (and myself) that feeding dry kibble will keep a dog or cat’s teeth clean. NOT. This is one of the greatest veterinary myths of all time. Today, we might call it fake news. You might be thinking, “Why in the…
Healthcare
Fact: Everything is energetic in nature. You, your pet, your environment. The energy (consciousness) is the implicate or blueprint of form. All objects are an expression of an energetic influence. This is universal law, explained by quantum physics. Imagine that you are looking at a target. The target consists of many concentric circles getting smaller…
Do We Exploit Animals?
I was asked by a lovely lady the other day if it is wrong for us to exploit animals for food, clothing, etc. This has been a question that I have often been asked and one that I have contemplated for many years. Most people who have had the fortunate opportunity to give and receive…