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The Four Pillars for home modification for osteoarthritis in Dogs
A lovely Guest Post by Dr Lauren Davis of Vetrelieve on home modifications to help our arthritis dogs out.
Yunnan Bai Yao, Turkey Tails and Splenic Tumours
What options are there for our patients with splenic haemangiosarcomas to support them from an integrative perspective. Both Yunnan Bai Yao are Turkey tail mushroom are touted as helping but do they, whatβs the research and can they be obtained safely? Read on
βAsk Dr Amyβ and Golden Paste
What is the science behind the use of Golden paste? What is golden paste? Read on to find out moreβ¦
A useful resource for cancer in our pets
If your pet has cancer it can be really hard to find good sensible advice. Erin Bannick is a boarded integrative oncologist who does just that in a compassionate manner. Have a look at her website!
Moses and Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney disease and patients suffering from it are where I think herbs can be so helpful. We can really support them nicely alongside the dietary changes that are the mainstay of kidney support in conventional medicine.
Scooby and Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney disease and patients suffering from it are where I think herbs can be so helpful. We can really support them nicely alongside the dietary changes that are the mainstay of kidney support in conventional medicine.
Just chatting about myself!
I was invited to be on a podcast earlier in the year. The link can be found in the blog article - do have a listen!
Chronic Kidney disease in dogs
Kidney disease is not uncommon in our dogs, particularly older patients. This article hopefully helps understand what kidneys do and what treatment options may be helpful to them from a conventional and integrative perspective.
A tale of tails!
Tail docking can still take place with some breeds, but should we be removing this appendage?
Dewclaws - A Digit To Keep!
Dewclaw removal is not uncommon and is often performed in puppies to prevent future injury, but does this really prevent injury?
The Joy of Mushrooms - part 2.
This is part two of a two part blog series on mushrooms and how they can be used as part of an integrative approach to a variety of diseases seen in animals.
The Joy of Mushrooms - part 1.
Mycotherapy, the use of mushrooms in a therapeutic context, has a long history spanning many cultures.
Fear-Free Needling for Comfort from Arthritis
This is Pip, a retired high level agility dog who has arthritis in his spine and toes.
Canine Skin Disease - An Integrative Approach
This is Tay ! This girl came to see me early in 2021 with a spotty chest and hair loss/ thinning coat. With diet changes and herbs we have managed to restore her coat to its optimum
Canine Hip Dysplasia -An Integrative Approach
This is Nora, a Sussex Spaniel! She has hip dysplasia and does not have good hips at all.