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A couple of facts that might interest you as a pet caretaker.  Over the past five years the cost of veterinary care is rising at about 10% per year.  The average cost of a visit to the vet now cost $287 and that is just for the basics.  If the vet does ancillary testing, the…

Most spiritual, religious and philosophical discussions describe the appearance of an individual self that has moved away from its true self and in time recognizes the longing to return to its true nature.  Many call this the spiritual pathway. Life expresses itself in ways so that the apparent individual experiences its true nature as well…

One of the common problems that we find in cats is constipation, particularly senior cats.  These cats will often have a history of recurring constipation that continues to get worse until it becomes a clinical problem.  They typically are treated with supplements to soften the stool and in the beginning, they may help.  As time…

This blog is not a political blog.  It is a health-related blog, for both ourselves and our pets.  Our health is paramount in its effect on our pet’s health, so it is our responsibility to stay healthy so that we can contribute healthy energy to our pets in order for them to thrive.   The…

I was having my coffee out on the porch this morning and I was thinking about my old friend, John.  John had been my best mate and confidant for many years and he decided to transition a couple of weeks ago after a long experience with cancer.  When I got the news from his daughter,…

Have you ever wondered why we can’t cure cancer?  Heck, we can’t even cure the common cold.  The reason we can’t is because we are asking the wrong question.  It is that simple. Conventional medicine, whether it is for humans or for animals, is based on this question, “What disease is causing these symptoms?”  This…

I just read an article by a popular pet health magazine that stated that dogs that vomit bile in the early morning can be normal.  She states that she just gives her dog a late evening snack to prevent it from happening.  What?  If it were normal, then all dogs would be vomiting bile in…

As a veterinarian for many years, the toughest diagnosis that I have ever made is bone cancer.  The main reason for this is because the client has brought her dog into my office for a lameness, expecting a quick resolution, only to find out that her dog has a malignancy that is going to kill…

Be On The Lookout For These Nasty Weeds……. It is that time of year again when grasses go to seed and if you walk your dog in fields where they grow, it can be bad news. Foxtails, cheatgrass, speargrass are all grasses that produce seeds that can be very dangerous to dogs. Depending on where…

I remember the first time I saw a cat with feline hyperesthesia syndrome (FHS).  It was a pretty bizarre clinical picture.  The cat would start twitching its back muscles and ripples would run up and down the spine.  The eyes would be completely dilated and it would act possessed, often trying to attack.  I was…