Below is a brief list of things to consider if you want to care for your dog holistically. Holistic Pet Care, in its essence, is the overall care for a pet. The focus of health is to consider all areas of your pet’s life that is contributing to their health and well being. [...]

Contributed by Stacey Turis

There are many way to practice being a responsible pet owner, and it starts before you ever bring your new, furry friend home. Having animals to care for is an experience I wouldn’t trade for anything…but they do cost a lot of money? You might be surprised at how much you’ll need [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Many skeptics question whether or not a pet improves as a result of the placebo effect when treated with a complementary therapy. Of course, this question should also be asked about conventional therapies as well.

There are actually 2 placebo effects that may occur when a pet is treated with any [...]

Contributed by, Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Selecting the type of health care you choose for your pet is very much a personal choice. While most pet owners are familiar with the typical conventional practice, an increasing number of people are choosing a more holistic approach for their pets. Some owners choose this approach for their pets [...]

Contributed by, Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

We?ve all heard the saying that a cat has nine lives. If you want your cat to live out its nine lives, it?s important to do a good job preventing disease and treating illness appropriately. In this article, I?ll explore nine steps that I take with my own feline owners [...]