We think of our dog as “Our Christmas Miracle.” That’s because two years ago, it looked as if he was dying. He stopped eating. This problem had come on gradually, probably over the course of nine months. We found ourselves Read More …
(This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase anything, I receive a referral fee, at no extra cost to you) Homeopathy is a healing method that’s often used on dogs. You can find a number of wide-spectrum remedies, designed to Read More …
Finding a good homeopath is often difficult. So there’s a really good option I want to tell you about, in case you can’t find a personal practitioner. This is Vetionix wide-spectrum homeopathy. It’s designed to handle the most common canine complaints, Read More …
Last Christmas, it seemed as if our dog was nearing the end of his life. He was sleeping a lot. And he wasn’t eating much. At one point, for a few days, he stopped eating altogether. This seemed the finish Read More …
I wasn’t sure if this post was going to be a sad announcement of my 14-year-old dog’s passing. Or, if I’d be able to share the happy (but unlikely) news of his recovery. Our dog stopped eating Christmas day, following Read More …
My mother has always said, “Where there’s life, there’s hope.” Right now, I’m pondering those words. This week, my 14-year-old dog has been sick. His health has been on a steady decline for about a year and a half. We Read More …
Many people take a homeopathic formula known as Rescue Remedy during periods of intense stress. It’s believed this can help buffer the shock of hearing bad news. For me, at least, it seems to usher in a sense of peace Read More …
(This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase anything, I receive a referral fee, at no extra cost to you.) Colitis in dogs is very common. At some point in their lives, most dogs develop inflammation of their large intestine. Read More …
All dogs lick and scratch themselves. But, sometimes, it becomes excessive. This may be due to chronically itchy skin, often a result of allergies. Some dogs also scratch themselves raw because they have a canine form of OCD. Or, there Read More …
Dog skin problems account for an untold number of vet visits each year. Dry, itchy skin is a very common complaint, and it can become so severe that your pet scratches himself to the point of bleeding. If your dog Read More …
