Photobiomodulation (laser) Treatment
Photobiomodulation 'cold laser' is a great non-pharmaceutical option for pain management in pets. I was initially skeptical when I was first introduced to this technology, but the data does not lie. Check out these facts: ● A randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial on dogs with elbow osteoarthritis showed that treatment with laser for 6 weeks improved lameness and pain…
Atopic Dermatitis (Environmental Skin Allergies)
Several factors have contributed to the recent increase in skin allergies in pets and people...
Frailty - The Aging Phenomenon
Frailty is defined as the “aging-associated loss of robustness, resilience and function, accompanied by an increased risk of disease...
The Gut Microbiome and Wellness
Wellness is being in a state that is free from disease. There are many factors that go into being well...
Managing Obesity in Pets
Maybe you already know that obesity is becoming very common. 33% of cats and 35% of dogs in the USA were considered overweight or obese in 2024 (1). That’s 1 in 3 cats and dogs! But did you know that obesity is actually a serious medical condition? Excess adiposity (fat) can result in: ● Systemic…
Pain in Dogs and Cats
What is pain? Seems like a silly question; we all know what pain is, right? But the answer is actually pretty interesting. Nociception is the nerves sensing tissue damage and sending that information to the brain. Pain is the negative emotion associated with that information. This is important because in cases of chronic pain especially, distraction and enrichment can…
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