Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Lyme?s disease is one of 3 diseases in pets caused by a rickettsial organism (rickettsia are a type of bacteria.) Your pet cannot get the disease simply by exposure to an infected pet. Transmission occurs when the pet is bitten by an infected tick, which serves as the intermediate host [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Liver disease is the catch-all term that is applied to any medical disorder affecting the liver and usually causing elevated blood levels of liver enzymes.

Liver disease can be divided into both acute (more common) and chronic liver disease. Causes of acute liver disease include: toxins such as acetominophen (TylenolR,) RimadylR, [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

One of the most common questions I get is this: “What do you recommend to boost my pet’s immune system?” Using nutritional supplements to boost the immune system in times of illness is very important for any sick pet. While supplements can be used to support the immune system during [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Every day I have the privilege of helping pet owners try to say ?NO? to drugs for their sick pets. I teach them to incorporate many therapies, such as homeopathy, diet, and herbal remedies, into the treatment prescribed for their pets? ailments. One of the main reasons we work to [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

As a holistic veterinarian, I take the time to review all aspects of a patient?s lifestyle and health care. Many of my clients are ?first-timers,? coming to me for either a second opinion, for help with a chronic problem that conventional medicine has not solved for them, or (ideally) with [...]