Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
What do you do when you run out of options? You look for new approaches. I am not one to give up. When I exhaust mainstream possibilities, I become open to unorthodox and unusual solutions. I look for answers anywhere they might be found. I first learned about Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in one dog health forum. It had some…
The nutritional value of food is, of course, important. But is there more to food that the nutrients we count? According to the American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), there are 36 nutrients that are essential for dogs. An essential nutrient is a nutrient that is needed for your dog’s body to function properly but cannot be synthesized by his body…
What the heck is Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) and isn’t it obsolete? Modern veterinary medicine is making daily strides and breakthroughs. But sometimes scientists are limited by the way they know to look at things. A different point of view might offer solutions scientists didn’t dream up. An alternative approach can offer answers where they didn’t seem to be…
The TCVM exam is quite different from what you’re normally used to. While the individual experience might vary with different practitioners, most things should be the same. The first thing Jasmine noticed as she walked into our TCVM vet’s exam room was the lack of an exam table! Yay! A good reason to like the place! Instead, our TCVM vet…
Can acupuncture treat arthritis in dogs? Acupuncture improves blood flow. This leads to increased oxygenation of tissues, and the reduction of accumulated waste products. Acupuncture also relaxes muscles and relieves pain. Source: VCA Animal Hospital If you don’t remember the original story, check out Canine Spondylosis: The Many Faces Of Arthritis—Viva’s Story article. When Viva was adopted she was…