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Five differences between Holistic and Conventional Veterinary Care

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Five differences between Holistic and Conventional Veterinary Care

People nowadays care a lot about their health, and are seen going towards holistic and natural therapies. In like manner, they prefer the same natural remedy for their pets. Whether you have a dog, cat, or other pets, you can enjoy the benefits of holistic approach for your lovely furry friends. You may be wondering what is a holistic approach? According to Dr. Krause, holistic medicine is the use of all available methods for diagnosis and treatment, whether it is conventiona

ACL Surgery and Red Light Therapy for Dogs

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ACL Surgery and Red Light Therapy for Dogs

As a dog owner, Injuries and illnesses come unexpectedly in your pet’s life. These ailments and injuries are unavoidable, make pet owners frustrated, and prove to be costly. One of the common injuries among dogs is the ACL (Anterior Cruciate ligament) tear, which needs surgical intervention and usually costs way too high, around $1500 to $4000. If you are one of those anxious pet owners facing the problem, thinking how much time will it take to heal and how much cost you need

Ring In the Red Light

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Ring In the Red Light

You hear us a talk a lot about the myriad benefits of Red Light Therapy for animals but it’s time to talk about the benefits to us a two-legged folks! And hey, our red light therapy kits? Are for people-use, too! This time of year, when the days get shorter and the temps drop a bit, issues like arthritis, seasonal depression and even insomnia can flare up. Not to mention the added stress of the approaching ho-ho-holidays! (Family is great in small doses.) The point is, our bo

The C-Word

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The C-Word

There’s few things in the horse-world that cause instant distress faster than colic, and for good reason. Colic remains to be the leading cause of death in horses worldwide. Colic causes range from a simple blockage, a spasm in the colon, excess gas buildup, torsions in the digestive tract, with the majority of colic episodes being idiopathic, meaning we don’t know why the colic has started. TYPES OF COLIC Idiopathic No root cause determined and accounts for 80% of all colic

Slowing Down Doesn't Have to Be an Inevitable Part of Aging

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Slowing Down Doesn't Have to Be an Inevitable Part of Aging

Age is relentless for us all. Somedays you just wake up and start your day feeling like a truck hit you, and others you jump out of bed like a forest nymph. It’s no different for our furry pets. But if it’s an on-going issue, it may be time to think about issues like osteoarthritis plaguing your pet. Spoiler: it’s not always a condition that hits older pets. Arthritis VS Osteoarthritis By definition, arthritis is the medical term for inflammation of the joints, while osteoart

Red Means GO!

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Red Means GO!

You’ve probably seen a rainbow and imagined that there was a pot of gold on the other side, right? Or perhaps you just admired its beauty? Did you know that certain colors of light can also be helpful to your body? And your pet’s body? That rainbow contains a very special color that helps us heal, relaxes tight muscles, reduces pain and inflammation and so much more! I’m not one to hide secrets, so, I’ll let you in on the color… It’s red! And it’s called… wait for it… red lig