Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Atopic dermatitis (atopy,) commonly referred to as “allergies” by pet owners, is the most common skin disorder diagnosed in dogs in many areas of the US.

Atopic dermatitis is a genetic disease in which the dog becomes sensitized to environmental proteins called allergens. Breeds commonly affected include West Highland White Terriers, [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Selecting a type of health care is very much a personal choice. For those of us who have chosen an integrated approach, combining the best of conventional medicine with the best of “natural” therapies, the road began with a search for “something more” that conventional medicine was not able to [...]

Contributed by Jeff Coltenback, Holistic Pet Health Consultant

The last couple of articles talked about commercial pet food, what not to feed and what to feed.? So, it only makes sense to offer some suggestions on how to switch from one food to another.? Before I begin, let me just stress that many of the suggestions [...]

Contributed by Jeff Coltenback, Holistic Pet Health Consultant

Thank you for coming back and supporting Paws for Peace.? This is the follow up article to last week?s ?About Commercial Dog Food? story, located in the DIET area of the Holistic Health Information Section.? I know many people are aware of the sub-standard ingredients present in today?s [...]

Contributed by Jeff Coltenback, Holistic Pet Health Consultant

Today?s pet industry is so convoluted with products, supplies and especially food.? You can go to any pet store and see many different brands of foods.? Which ones stand out to you?? Think about it.? The fancy bags with pictures of choice cuts of meat and whole vegetables [...]