Health Tips

Pet Trend: Holistic Health Modalities for Animals

Sounds Familiar!  Nice to know that we are starting to be recognized in the press - even if we haven't made it to the New York Times or Newsweek.

Pet Trend: Holistic Health Modalities for Animals - Well Beings.

(PRLEAP.COM) (East Hampton, CT) Roll over Rover—for your massage.

As alternative and holistic health treatments become
more mainstream, veterinarians who specialize in acupuncture and chiropractic, along with specialized practitioners of massage and energy medicine, are reaching out to an unlikely group of patients—family pets.

Like humans, dogs, horses and cats can develop soft tissue injuries and imbalances, contract arthritis or experience physically adverse reactions to stress. These conditions can lead to painful structural and internal adaptations that limit the ability to lead a normal, active life.

That’s where a new breed of animal “therapists” steps in—helping to reduce nervousness and stress, poor circulation, muscle pain and inflammation, and improve range of motion

Feeding Pets to Pets

Would you knowingly feed your dog or cat pet food containing other dogs and cats?  Doesn't sound very appetizing does it?  Unfortunately, in many U.S. states it is completely legal - and common practice - to add euthanized pets from animal control and veterinarians to the rendered meats pot.  Which is where the "meat" that is used in most commerical pet foods comes from.

Another skeptics journey toward alternatives in healing

This story reflects the attitudes of a number of my clients the first time they come to my office.   I like the idea of the carpeted platform - maybe we can set one up at the new ranch!

Acupuncture for My Border Collie - Does "holistic" veterinary care really work? By Jon Katz.

I have a troubled dog. Orson, my border collie, came to me when he was 2. He had issues. So, we've been to trainers and behavioralists and tried any number of different training methods. We've herded sheep. Chased geese. Practiced positive reinforcement. I've used hand signals and whistles, a special voice, enticing food. I even changed his name because it carried so many unpleasant associations.

Along the way, he and I have grown as close as members of different species can be. No human has ever had a more vigilant and attentive companion, and I'd do anything for him (within reason).

Yet Orson still has serious problems. He limps, tenses, cringes, nips. When aroused, which is often, he can be aggressive around other animals and unpredictable around children. Orson defends gates and doors with almost frightening fury and determination and has crashed right through windows several times. He has also tried to herd school buses, lawn mowers, skateboarders.

Vaccinations - Necessary or Not?

More on the over-vaccination debate:

Concord Monitor Online.

Necessary or not? Some veterinarians and pet owners are questioning vaccinations By REBECCA T. DICKSON Monitor staff June 12. 2005 8:00AM A Labrador retriever in Maine developed a cancerous tumor. In South Carolina, a Basenji broke out in sores and nearly died. And a Los Angeles couple spent $6,000 on veterinary bills after their dog, Nikki, became violently ill. A growing group of pet owners and veterinarians say illnesses like these seem to spring up after vaccinations meant to keep their pets healthy. While most animals don't suffer any ill effects from the preventive shots, and millions have been saved because of them, some people wonder whether the frequency of vaccinations is more a tradition than a necessity.

Pet Vaccine Lawsuit

Illinois Alliance for Animal Owners Rights, Animal Owners Rights Illinois, Holistic Animal Therapists, Alternative Therapies Animals, Alternative Veterinary.

Pet Vaccines Class Action Lawsuit

The Law Firm of Childress Duffy Goldblatt, Ltd. of Chicago, Illinois, has agreed to investigate and pursue a potential class action lawsuit arising from the misrepresentation of the need for pet vaccinations. Read the letter from Dr. Bob Rogers, DVM. See the additional links on our Resources page.

A view toward Vaccinations

I studied with Dr. Regan Golob in the 90's and have always found his no-nonsense approach to health to be practicle and on-target.  I completely agree with the assertion that everyone should take responsibilites for their heath and medical choices - so always educate yourself instead of relying on any one medical opinion.

Vaccines: TAKING A SHOT
By Dr. Regan Golob, DC

This month I had an experience with vaccinations. A little one-year old girl had a severe reaction to her DPT, (Diphtheria, Pertussa, Tetanus) vaccine. In reaction to this situation, I was prompted to do some research on vaccinations.

Carrot Salad Liver Cleanse

I am often asked about affordable ways to cleanse and support the liver - this carrot salad is one of the best I have used.  Eat with (or for) one meal a day for one week out of each month.  I learned the original recipe from Dr. Regan Golob.

Dr. Golob's 7-Day Carrot     Salad
    1 Cup finely shredded carrots
    1 Tablespoon Olive oil
    1 Tablespoon fresh Lemon juice
    Mix together and serve
    (May add raisins, rice, apples, etc.)

To add variety and help rebuild the liver - replace 1/2 of the carrots with finely shredded beets!

This recipe is not only great for people but for dogs suffering from allergies and liver dis-function as well.  And they LOVE it!