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Wrap your mind around this.  I am sitting in a class listening to one of the best veterinary gastroenterologist in the country at one of the best veterinary colleges in the country, and he tells us students that cats don’t get diarrhea.  All of us in the class made our simple note about this fact…

Years ago when you went into a major retail store, a soft music played in the background.  Hidden in that soft music was a subliminal message that, without you knowing, told you that you needed to buy something.  It was so effective that the government passed a law that forbid its use. This is a…

We clinicians, both veterinary and human, are steeped in science.  Science gives us confidence because it is based on what is real.  When we know what is real, then we can analyze it, see how it works and try to manipulate it for our desires.  There seems to be security in knowledge and since our…

I am frequently asked what I think about pet health insurance.  It used to be easy because there was only one company that offered it.  Nowadays, pet insurance companies are like toothpaste, they come in all varieties.  This only makes things more confusing. My recommendations are:  Research the company and get feedback from people who…

I remember one time that I had a phone consultation with a lady in another state.  She immediately started telling me that her dog had cancer and that she had to do something now to stop it.  She told me that she was working with two veterinary specialists and two holistic vets.  I began to…

Last but certainly not least.  The wood element is the child of water and the mother of fire in the five element system.  Wood provides the heat to spark the fire and unless water is in balance to keep it in check, it will rage and generate a lot of energy.  We all know people…

If I were to choose an element in the five element system that is vital for balancing health, water would be my choice.  Water comprises about 60% of the physical body and most of the earth’s surface.  The yin organ of the water element, as you might guess, is the kidney.  Kidney energy is responsible…

If you can’t leave the house without a list, carry a tissue around for a persistent runny nose, have moisturizer in your purse for dry skin, achy joints and you have defined boundaries that no one dare cross, chances are that you are of the metal element.  Metal element individuals are known for their high…

Last time, I discussed the Five Element System in Chinese medicine and how it plays a role in overall health issues.  It is a system that we would do well to become acquainted with as it can help us promote well health for both ourselves and our pets. Earth, like each of the five elements,…

  I was taught in veterinary school that in order to know what is wrong with the body, I must first know what is normal for the body.  The first couple of years in school, we focused on the anatomy and physiology of the animal body to get a clear picture of what was normal,…