Arthritis/osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a common condition in dogs and cats. Arthritis (technically “inflammation of the joint,”) is characterized by swelling, stiffness, and pain; therapy is designed to counteract these effects of inflammation. When possible, the therapy should also slow down the progression of the arthritis and actually help the joint to [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

What is homeopathy?
Homeopathy is a distinct philosophy of medicine that has its roots in eighteenth century Germany, and subsequently spread to Europe, India, Australia, South America, the United States, and Canada. The underlying basis of homeopathy is the principle that ‘like cures like’, or that a substance that is capable, [...]

Contributed by Kim Rockshaw, DIHom, BFRP

In the last thirty years or so, treating our beloved animal companions with holistic healing methods has become increasing popular. There are many reasons for this, including the increasing expense of allopathic treatment, side effects of many conventional drugs and of course, the over-all well being and comfort of these [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Osteoarthritis, often referred to simply as arthritis, is the most common musculoskeletal disorder in pets. While it can occur in any sized dog or cat, it is usually seen in large breed dogs. In clinical practice, almost all large breed dogs 8 years of age and older are afflicted with [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

1. Vaccines produce long-lasting immunity.

Most vaccines give immunity that lasts 5 years or longer. This means that your pet does not need to be and should not be vaccinated against most diseases on an annual basis. Doing so provides no extra protection and increases the chances of your pet suffering [...]