Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonier, DVM

With summer upon us, many of my clients and readers of my column, The Holistic Pet, are interested in controlling external parasites (fleas and ticks) as naturally as possible. Here?s an example of a question a reader recently asked.

?Dear Dr. Shawn: Currently my dog Muffin is taking Program orally and [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Few skin diseases cause as much concern among pet owners as occurs when mange is diagnosed. In years past, mange was often a death sentence for many pets, as there were no good foolproof treatments, and those few that were tried are very toxic to pets. Fortunately mange is now [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM
Ear problems are among the most commonly seen conditions in veterinary practices. Unlike the condition in people, where earaches involving the middle and inner ear are common, most of the ear problems in pets involve the outer or external ear canals. This article will take a look at some common [...]