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Acupuncture for Dogs: Acupuncture Is Not Voodoo

Have you ever heard about acupuncture for dogs? Even though throughout modern history acupuncture had many opponents, it held its own. In veterinary medicine, acupuncture is gaining ground. We are fortunate that our local veterinarian includes acupuncture in her services. It was one reason she was high on my list when I was looking for a veterinarian. Theoretically, acupuncture can…

by Jana Rade

Our Favorite Veterinary Treatments: Treatments Jasmine Benefited From The Most

We miss Jasmine painfully. She has become not only an integral part of our lives but part of ourselves. Objectively, considering the hand she’s been dealt, it is nothing short of a miracle that she’s been with us as long as she has, with the quality of life she got to enjoy. We always pulled out all the stops and…

by Jana Rade

Alternative Treatment Of Dog Arthritis: Viva’s Acupuncture Treatment Update

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…

by Jana Rade

Jana Rade

I am a graphic designer by day, dog health advocate, dog writer, member of the Dog Writers Association of America, and an award-winning author in my spare time. Jasmine, the Rottweiler of my life, was the largest female from her litter. We thought we were getting a healthy dog. Getting a puppy from a backyard breeder was our first mistake. Endless veterinary visits without a diagnosis or useful treatment later, I realized that I had to take Jasmine's health care into my own hands. I learned the hard way that simply seeing a vet is not always enough. There is more to finding a good vet than finding the closest clinic down the street. And, sadly, there is more to advocating for your dog's health than visiting a veterinarian. It should be enough, but it often is not. With Jasmine, it took five years to finally get a diagnosis for her initial issue. Unfortunately, other problems had snowballed for that in the meantime. Jasmine's health challenges became a crash course in understanding dog health issues and how to go about getting a proper diagnosis and treatment. I had to learn, and I had to learn fast. Helping others through my challenges and experience has become my mission and Jasmine's legacy. I now try to help people recognize and understand signs of illness in their dogs, how to work with their veterinarian, and when to seek a second opinion. My goal is to use 20 years of hard-earned experience to save others from the steep curve of having to learn things the hard way, as I did.

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