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 [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

In 1997 I started using natural therapies in my practice as I became a more integrated doctor. Practicing in Texas I was seeing many allergic pets who really didn?t get better using conventional drug therapy. By incorporating natural therapies into my treatment regimen I immediately started seeing unbelievable results!

In addition [...]

Contributed by Dr. Shawn Messonnier, DVM

One of the most common questions I get is this: “What do you recommend to boost my pet’s immune system?” Using nutritional supplements to boost the immune system in times of illness is very important for any sick pet. While supplements can be used to support the immune system during [...]