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INTEGRATIVE TREATMENTS FOR PETS WITH MOBILITY ISSUES
Bringing the Bounce Back: Integrative Treatments for Pets With Mobility Issues

Apr 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Ruth Roberts, DVM

While vets often suggest surgery for certain debilitating conditions, less invasive treatments might be just as effective with considerably less risk, particularly for animals that cannot tolerate anesthesia.

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Whole Foods for Dogs and Cats
Whole Foods for Dogs and Cats: Human-Grade Meals for Our Furry Best Friends

Jan 31, 2023 06:30AM ● By Ruth Roberts, DVM, CVA, CVH, CVFT, NAN

Feeding pets whole food, whether purchased or made at home, is a great way to help them stay healthy and happy.

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Dog and cat side-by-side each eating from a side of a food bowl filled with fresh healthy food
Hidden Dangers in Pet Food: The Scary Truth About Toxic Ingredients

Dec 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Karen Becker

Switch dogs and cats from an ultra-processed diet to fresh, wholesome foods to avoid these most common toxins found in many popular pet foods.

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Small dog lying down next to holiday basket of berries
Holiday Treats for Cats and Dogs: Easy-to-Make Festive Recipes to Delight Pets

Nov 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Tonya Wilhelm

Homemade pet treats using healthy ingredients make great holiday gifts for dogs, cats and pet-loving friends and family.

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Golden retriever dog sitting in front of food bowl full of vegetables
Beyond Kibble: How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food

Feb 28, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

There are better quality kibble and canned pet foods available today than in the past, along with frozen raw and freeze-dried raw foods. Here's what to look for in healthy dog and cat food.

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Kitten placing paw on the nose of a golden retriever dog lying on floor with an empty plate between them
Pet-Pleasing Food Trends: What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year

Dec 30, 2021 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Dog and cat food is becoming ever more humanized with owners increasingly demanding high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that are free of questionable byproducts for their pets.

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Overweight obese dog needing to go on healthy diet to lose weight
Canine Obesity: When Doggies Need Diets

Feb 26, 2021 06:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

How to determine the ideal weight for dogs and healthy ways to achieve weight loss through proper nutrition, including fresh organic raw food, diet and exercise.

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Kibble Quandary: A Fresh Look at Pet Food

Feb 28, 2020 06:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Healthier alternatives than commercial, processed foods for dogs and cats including feeding home-cooked meals, biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) and vegan or vegetarian diets.

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5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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