by Coleen Ellis

It’s incredibly difficult to watch someone we love hurting. When that hurt is from the grief associated with the death of a precious little furry creature, our heart breaks even further...

 

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: For those who've never had or lost a pet, it may be awkward to know how to help a friend who has recently lost their pet. Listening is key.

 

Animals & Pets

 

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: Newly adopted and newly introduced to the house, this energetic girl knows how to have a blast in this year's last snow. Makes it look fun!!

 

Animals & Pets

by Christopher Settino

A few weeks ago, taking advantage of some rare downtime, I eagerly picked up a recent issue of The New Yorker. Paging through the magazine, I came across an article featuring Homer Sean Brock, a chef who specializes in down- home southern cooking. A photo of Mr. Brock holding a baby pig stopped me in my tracks...

 

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: I had a pet pig as a kid - Cindy. She used to jog with me, and play with the dog - even gave "kisses" and took a cookie from my mouth. What if everyone thought of pigs as pets?

 

Animals & Pets

by Michel Selmer, DVM
There is a deep, ingrained belief that we must follow conventional vaccination practices to protect our animals. Unfortunately, once vaccinated, there are no 100% guarantees that an animal will not contract that disease. The conventional community, including the American Veterinary Medical Association, is seriously reviewing the subject and coming to the conclusion that present practices may be flawed...

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: We are becoming increasingly aware of vaccines and their side effects in our pets. When should we start, how often should they be repeated, when should they be boostered? These are just a few questions for our veterinarians helping our pets.

 

Animals & Pets

by Erica Settino

The debate over using animals, domestic or otherwise, in medical research, experimentation and procedure is not a new one. For many, the line has been drawn and we are divided as a species of human animals, deciding what is ethically acceptable and morally responsible in way of our treatment of non-human animals...

 

 

Animals & Pets

 

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: So often we wish we knew what our animals were thinking. We often make up words and stories for what we wish they say. Researchers at Emory University have made a step toward being able to measure our pets' thoughts.

 

Animals & Pets

 

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: Ever wonder if it's playing ball or the interaction with the person throwing the ball that makes it so much fun our dogs? In Jerry's case, it appears that he's totally happy playing by himself. But. I wonder. If it took his dad 2 years to build the perfect ball shooter, is it really all the time Jerry had playing with his dad while the shooter was developed that makes this so much fun for Jerry - and for us to watch.

 

Animals & Pets

by Glen Dupree, DVM, CVH

The first confusion is what to actually call a practice which uses anything other than conventional, Western medicine. The buzz words are Holistic, Wholistic, Alternative, Complementary, Quackery…….None seem to fill the bill adequately...

 

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: Conventional medicine teaches examination to the smallest part and treating that affected part. Except the part lives in the whole. Learning how to think of the whole patient is holism. Thank you Dr Glen for your teaching.

 

Animals & Pets

 

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: Cats are difficult to force into anything - the more we push the more they resist. This holds true when introducing a cat to a new house. Don't push, pull - entice, reward, and walk away so things end on a good note. A new pet can take up to 3 months to be acclimated to the new house.

 

Animals & Pets

by Paula Carlson

Got a new puppy? Having trouble with house training? Here is the best way to housebreak your puppy...

 

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: New puppies - lots of fun. Potty training - not so much fun. Here are the techniques to get housebreaking done with ease.

 

Animals & Pets

by Ihor Basko, DVM, CVA

So you’ve had the time to process your emotions around your pet’s cancer diagnosis, and have taken the steps to consider your treatment options through conventional medicine...

 

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: In this third article about cancer in our pets, Dr Basko provides a very thorough listing of alternative treatments available. In holistic medicine, the entire patient is considered, not just the cancer. By treating the whole patient, better cancer fighting results can sometimes be achieved. Our pets deserve it.

 

Animals & Pets

 

Editor's Note from Cathy Alinovi: Frequently asked question: Why DO dogs eat grass? It's not necessarily to make themselves sick, might be they need some salad to cool their tummies.

 

Animals & Pets

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