Author: dthomas

Have you ever noticed how people who promote health care use fear as a motivating factor?  Whether it is the recording on the phone at the pharmacy, warning you that it is flu season and that you need to get your flu shot or your veterinarian telling you that your cat needs it leukemia shot…

I was at the bookstore the other day and as I was perusing through the magazine section, I noticed a magazine that had the lead story titled, “What Is In Your Dog’s Mind.” I found that interesting so I picked it up and read a bit, chuckled and put it down. I then noticed that…

In a word, absolutely.  As a matter of fact, almost every dog and cat in America has it.  Unfortunately, it is an illness that doesn’t manifest as a conceptual disease.  Instead, it creates problems that in time manifest as specific diseases. The gut and its associated organs, stomach, liver and pancreas, all work together to…

For the last couple of generations, we have begun to accept the fact that most mutts (mixed breed dogs) are generally healthier than purebred dogs.  This is verifiably the truth.  Unfortunately, for many years, there was a belief in the breeding community that breeding within the breed (pure bred dogs) would maintain desirable breed characteristics…

  This is the second part of a two-part series on probiotics for dogs, written by my friend Danielle Marshall.  Her probiotic/digestive enzyme supplement can be found on her website at:  www.maxxnaturals.com. What are the best Probiotics for Dogs?  There are so many probiotics for dogs on the market these days that say they’re for…

When we look at health care from a holistic perspective, we consider everything that has an effect on our health.  Color is no exception.  Have you ever imagined why you don’t like a particular color while being fond of another color?  Remember the old movie, Steel Magnolias, when Julia Roberts said, “Pink is my signature…

There is an unwritten rule for most breeders. When you sell a puppy, the buyer is expecting the puppy to be healthy, have its first set of vaccinations and been dewormed. This has been the gold standard for many, many years. This old standard needs to change, and it is up to the buyer to…

As a holistic vet, both as a practitioner and a consultant, many of the pets that I work with have been diagnosed with a terminal illness.  Most of the caretakers have been moved towards a more expanded approach to dealing with the health situation for their pet.  I tell every single pet caretaker that this…

The other day I was in an automobile accident.  I was banged up a bit and had some headaches and neck pain that were persisting.  My wife insisted that I go to see a doctor so I scheduled an appointment at a primary care facility in my home city. I admit that I don’t go…

Truth About Probiotics for Dogs This is an outstanding article written by a good friend if mine who has done some great research regarding probiotics for dogs.  Hope you learn and enjoy.  Her website is maxxnaturals.com.  by dmmarshall | Jan 19, 2018 | Supplements | Avoid Deceptive Marketing And Read This Before You Buy Probiotics. The…