Holistic Pet Health

Nearly all ear Problems in dogs (infections, itchiness, haematomas etc.) are secondary, not primary! It\’s an all too common story. I see it all the time. I\’ll get a phone call that goes something like this: \”Hey Doc, my dog\’s got an ear infection again. I\’m wondering if you can help, because she\’s been to […]

So many people tell me that they don\’t trust vets… And I can understand why, when they tell me the stories. I\’ve seen a few. I believe lack of trust in vets in general is driven by two things. Disasters ( or more how the vet deals with the disaster) or cost (many people think

Your pets are at your mercy! Before we dig into this difficult topic, I know you love your pets! But here\’s a question to think on while you read this article – \”Do you love and care for yourself as well as you care for your pets?\” Quietly, honestly, answer this question to yourself right

Yes, but how can you tell when your animal has a cracking headache? Headaches happen to us, and they happen to our dogs, cats, bunnies, ferrets, horses – and any other animal that has a skull. It\’s something that never even got mentioned in all of my 5 years fo study at vet school. Not

Energy healing is a real thing. It makes a measurable difference! There is plenty of evidence from a  range of high grade, double-blinded, placebo-controlled scientific research studies that show that energy healing or non-physical interventions can have a greater benefit than a placebo. At the same time, energy healing is generally dismissed as \’woo-woo rubbish\’

Western medicine can sometimes perform \’miracles\’ I love the amazing technology and drugs that western medicine offers our animals. When you have a dog or a cat with nasty (but operable) cancer or a broken bone, or any number of other health issues, Western medicine can be the best thing. I have no hesitation in

Itch, scratch, nibble, chew, lick, and bite An itch is a terrible thing. It drives dogs (and cats, though less commonly) mad. They can\’t sleep. They are always attacking themselves, but unfortunately that usually only makes things worse. If I had $10 for every time I\’ve seen an itchy dog as a vet, I reckon

Water can hold information Water is the foundation of life on earth. Your dog\’s bodies are around 70% water by weight. In fact, it has been said that all forms of life on this planet are simply mechanisms to allow the ocean to come out onto dry land! Water also has intelligence- it holds and

Exercise is essential, but too much or the wrong kind can be harmful Exercise is so important for your dog\’s well being. Not just physical exercise! Most people only think of the physical when they think about exercise for their dogs. The physical is important, but it\’s only part of what your dog needs. Your