Category Archives: Animal Health

Probiotics – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Remember the classic Clint Eastwood film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly? I was thinking about it the other day as a way to explain Probiotics. Essentially, Probiotics refers to various types of live bacteria that swirl around inside …

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Cushings Disease – Causes & Symptoms

by William Greenbaum, aka Love ya Woof! What is Cushings Disease? Canine Cushings Disease is a rather nasty and insidious disease known medically as hyperadrenocorticism, which is a condition of the adrenal glands in which they over-produce a hormone known …

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Top Herbs of the The Week

For this third week in August, our top four herbs are: Nettle, Eyebright, Burdock and Licorice root. Please note that before you use any form of herbal tincture or plant medicine, it’s always best to check if your companion animal …

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Seabiscuit and the Treatment of a Champion

I’m a big fan of Chris Cooper. He’s the American character actor who played Tom Smith in the movie Seabiscuit. I thought it was a brilliant performance  that managed to capture the quiet and introspective nature of this humble horseman …

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Helpful Tips Series – Diagnosing Your Pet At Home

Handy Home Guide To Your Pet’s Health Temperature The normal temperature for a dog falls between 101 and 102.5 degrees. The normal temperature for a cat is between 101 and 101.2 degrees, slightly less. If your pet’s temperature falls below …

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