by Ihor Basko, DVM

One of the common issues I treat in my practice is musculoskeletal problems. These can range from mild limping, to arthritis, to full blown paralysis. These problems can be caused by injuries, lack of proper exercise, and a deficiency in joint cartilage, but are often just the result of age...

Editor's Note from Michael Salewski: Everyone is concerned about their pets comfort. In this article, Dr Ihor Basko discusses holistic ways to treat pain without having to worry about the side effects of pharmaceuticals.

Animals & Pets

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: Dog training is best when it's fun for the dog and the person. I always wanted to double-dutch as a kid - here's Mo (Geronimo) getting the fun!! (Wish she lived on my block when I was a kid ;))
 

Animals & Pets

by Coleen Ellis

Children are truly organic mourners. They instinctively know how to deal with loss and will organically move themselves into this natural state when faced with a loss...

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: Children can teach us so much about life, if we only slow down to listen and learn. Here is how we can share and give tribute to a beloved pet who has passed; lesson learned from children.

Animals & Pets

by Coach Jenn Lee

Meet Sam the cat. Sam is 21 years old and became blind six months ago. Up until then, Sam was a cat who roamed the neighborhood during the day and slept indoors at night. He had his routine, made his rounds and just enjoyed being a cat... 

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: Life lessons can be learned anywhere - my friend Jenn is a GREAT business coach and has learned business lessons from an amazing blind cat who didn't let like slow him down. Let's share with Sam and Jenn and all of our lives will grow!

Animals & Pets

Editor's Note from Michael Salewski: My niece has recently acquired a pair of rabbits, so I posted this for her. I don't typically see many rabbits in my practice, but the ones I have treated surprised me with just how much individual personality they have.

I do, on the other hand, see many herding dogs. I think Champis could give some of them a few lessons...

Animals & Pets

by Cathy Alinovi, DVM,
by ATH Co-Editor of Animals and Pets

"Mechanical things perplex me to some extent, but biology was always fascinating. I devoured books on animals and would watch anything on television that focused on wildlife. Rescued baby birds pushed out of the nest, tortured Mom bringing home frogs, snakes, whatever was slower than I was!"

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi:  My Co-Editorship of Animals and Pets category has quickly developed into an exciting and fascinating forum. Sharing similar medical values and yet diversity of stories brings great character to the page. Hopefully, our readers are as excited as I am to see what drives my fellow Co-Editor, Dr. Michael Salewski!

Animals & Pets

by Geron Countess

Do you want to help save animals, the earth, and improve your health? Then please consider becoming a vegetarian. Albert Einstein said, “Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” Every day, you are given at least three chances to make a difference...

Editor's Note from Karen Stabley: I am stepping outside of my category to share this article. Geron, the author and my young friend, is passionate about animal rights. In this article, she makes a very compelling argument for becoming a vegetarian.

Animals & Pets

Editor's Note from Natasha Jaskiewicz: Had one of my patients share this with me and thought it would be great to share it with the community for a chuckle.

Animals & Pets

by Charmaine Hammond, MA, BA

Many of us have smiled at a dog walking past us on the street with his owner, or the dog that has his head hanging out the car window- pink tongue flopping in the breeze; or the cat who is peering out the window of your neighbor’s house while soaking up the sun sitting on the back of a couch...

Editor's Note froom Natasha Jaskiewicz: Just like people, all animals have their purpose in life. The owner of Toby, Charmaine Hammond, was able to see that past the destructive habits, there was a dog who had a lot of love and comfort to offer those in need. Here, Charmaine shares with us a peak into her world with Toby, and his journey in how he has helped so many as a pet assisted therapy dog.

Animals & Pets

by Kathy Garland, SAMP

Manual Ligament Therapy is an osteopathic technique that was originally designed by Arik Gohl for use with people. It is based on the work of Dr. Hugh Logan (Logan Basic Technique) in collaboration with other chiropractors and osteopaths. Manual Ligament Therapy utilizes the sensory attributes of ligaments to alleviate tightness...

Editor's Note from Michael Salewski: Manual Ligament Therapy is of great benefit to many patients. Not only is it an effective stand-alone treatment, I have found that it can also be used to help manipulative therapies "hold" better, as a general relaxation technique for anxious pets, and a soft technique excellent for fragile geriatric patients.

Animals & Pets

by Bobbie Lyons

The last 10 years has seen a growing awareness of the need for Core Strengthening programs for humans. Prior focus has been on cardio and large muscles groups with little thought to the core.  The core of the body is the originating center of all muscle movements.

Editor's Note from Michael Salewski: Core strength is the foundation for human athletic performance and is too often overlooked in our canine athletes. This article provides a good introduction as to why, if we are going to participate in sport with our dogs, proper conditioning is important.

Animals & Pets