Intertwined – A Dog’s Life and the Heart it Belongs To
When we start a new chapter in our lives with an animal, we aren’t always aware of how profoundly that journey will affect us. Sure, we know of the daily things – feeding, cuddling, company, probably cutesy nicknames and more pics on our phones than family. But the little niche they carve out in our […]
CBD for Animals
As a Holistic Clinical Pharmacist, I am always looking for holistic and natural approaches to health for people and pets. CBD or Cannabidiol is the perfect natural cannabinoid supplement to compliment good lifestyle choices and the desire for quality of life. CBD hemp oils have become more common and as mainstream products are being marketed […]
Dressage Education ~ Rider’s Be Wary
Kristin Hermann I came to Pittsburgh in 1978 to train with one of the only dressage trainers in the United States. I found him in the back of a Dressage & Ct magazine and put together that he was just outside Pittsburgh, and so was my grandmother. I interviewed one Easter weekend, totally intimidated by […]
Herbs are for Pets Too
There are many ways that herbs can benefit our pets. They are helpful for a multitude of conditions for which drugs are currently employed, including fighting infections, easing pain, assisting organ function, and improving hormone balance, just to name a few. Herbs can even help your animal companion in ways that drugs cannot, such as […]
Healing with Divine Light and Love
It is interesting to consider the term “holistic medicine.” This is the name of a medical system that treats the individual as a whole – body, mind, and spirit. So, if we’re talking about “whole” with a “w” why is holistic spelled with an “h”? It turns out that “holistic” is derived from the Greek […]
Journeying with Your Four-legged Companion
When traveling, many pet-lovers choose to bring their animal companions along – and why not? Sharing your journey with the ones you love can enhance your experience. However, when traveling with pets, there are some things you should know to make the trip safe and stress-free. Here are some tips for traveling with your pet. […]
You, Your Pet, and the “Love Hormone”
Animal caregivers sure do love their four-legged companions. Most of us consider our pets to be members of the family. We play together, eat together, and live our lives together. It is comforting to come home after a rough day to a wagging tail or a gentle purr. Our pets somehow seem to know just […]
What’s so Natural about “Natural”?
Holistic therapies are said to be natural because they work with the body’s natural mechanisms. For example, chiropractic adjustments gently realign the spine so the animal’s nervous and musculoskeletal systems can return to normal function. Herbs can modulate organ and tissue metabolism back to their healthy state. When acupuncture needles are placed in specific spots […]
Hip Dysplasia and Total Hip Replacement in the Dog
Hip dysplasia and resulting hip osteoarthritis is a common condition in some of the medium to larger breeds of dogs. Often, these dogs can be relatively asymptomatic, but for some, this condition results in significant loss of comfort and function. The hip joint consists of a socket (the acetabulum), and the head of the femur […]
Emergency Preparedness for You and Your Animals
By Bernadette Kazmarski Weather emergencies have been all over the news in the past few years with extreme fires, floods, ice storms in typically temperate parts of the country, and catastrophic damage following violent storms. These, as well as transportation and industrial accidents, and emergencies involving our own health and welfare, all affect our animal […]