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
A common problem in (usually) older dogs (and sometimes cats) is a condition called urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence means that the pet cannot totally control its ability to urinate. Typically, urinary incontinence causes a “leaky bladder.” Clinical signs often seen include finding “wet spots” under the pet where it sleeps, [...]
Contributed by, Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM
Selecting the type of health care you choose for your pet is very much a personal choice. While most pet owners are familiar with the typical conventional practice, an increasing number of people are choosing a more holistic approach for their pets. Some owners choose this approach for their pets [...]
Contributed by, Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM
I was recently asked the following question by a reader of my weekly newspaper column. It seems that the reader has a dog with demodectic mange and wanted to know which supplements she could use to boost the pet?s immune system while she undergoes the dipping regimen recommended by her [...]
