Cancer most commonly occurs in older dogs cats. There are many cancers in pets including solid tumors such as fibrosarcomas (which often occur following vaccinations especially in cats,) and cancers of the blood and lymphatic systems such as lymphosarcoma. Common causes of cancers include genetic factors (such as bladder cancer in Scottish Terriers,) chronic [...]
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 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 [...]
