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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…

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…

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…

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…