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Animal Testing - You may not realize it, but inhumane animal testing is most likely used in the registration process of your dog or cat's flea and tick control product. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires drug companies that manufacture and sell toxic chemical flea and tick pesticides to perform animal testing on helpless laboratory dogs and cats. The procedures involved will not only break your heart, but also send you searching for natural flea and tick treatments instead. More...

Bad Dog Breath - Bad breath in your dog is not necessarily caused by something putrid he or she may have eaten. It is typically a sign of something far more serious - dental problems. Research shows that dog dental problems affect more than 80% of all dogs with problems being even more prevalent in older animals. More...

Cancer In Dogs and Cats - The condition of cancer in dogs and cats carries special nutritional requirements which are not 100% known. What we know is that a pet with cancer will undergo many physical changes as the body responds to the cancer. Without intervention, including herbal supplementation, a pet will experience drastic muscle wasting and often significant weight loss. More...

Cancer Symptoms In Dogs and Cats - Can you spot cancer symptoms in dogs and cats? While it looks as though cancer affects greater and greater proportions of people in our society, it is also affecting larger numbers of our pets. It might seem like more pets are affected by cancer than in the past, but the hard numbers tell us we are recognizing and diagnosing the condition more frequently. More...

Cat And Dog Immune Systems - A cat or dog immune system is the core defender against disease, cancer, and infections. It is the system that identifies what is considered normal and what should (or shouldn’t) be allowed in the body. Unfortunately, there are times where a pet’s immune system might fail in a couple of different ways. More...

Cat Worms and Dog Worms - Cat worms and other internal parasites can infect our furry friends in several ways. Here are the two most common ways cat parasites (and dog parasites) are transmitted, and how to get rid of them once they take hold. More...

Dental Care For Dogs - Nowadays, more and more pet owners are turning to all-natural dental care alternatives. In these health conscious times where a concentrated effort is being focused on all-natural, organic ways of living, responsible pet owners are taking the initiative to keep their pets’ health in check as well. Buying only organic, human-grade food, health and oral care needs, many insist they would not allow their dog or cat to eat anything they themselves would not eat. More...

Diet Pill For Dogs - A diet pill for dogs has got to be the worst idea since screen doors on submarines. Here’s the story. More...

Dog Dental Care - Do you know the importance of dog dental care? Do you know that a dog’s dental health affects its overall health? It is true, if a dog has poor dental health he is likely to have poor overall health as well. With more than 80% of dogs and 70% of cats having dental problems, it’s time for responsible pet lovers to practice a little DIY (do it yourself) dog dental care. More...

Dog Worms and Cat Worms: Can They Infect Humans? - Yes, dog worms and cat worms can and often do infect humans. As loving pet owners, we share our homes, our hearts, and even our beds with our furry friends. Unfortunately, dogs and cats can infect humans with roundworms, also known as ascarids, and hookworms through a process known as Zoonotic transmission. More...

Flea Killer - In your flea killer safe... naturally? Laboratory studies of flea killer and tick control ingredients in seven popular products reveal adverse health effects in all animals tested. More...

Fleas: Dirty Secrets - What are these wily, disgusting creatures we call fleas? They are small, wingless insects – external parasites – who sustain themselves through hematophage, a process of sucking the blood of mammals and birds. More...

Gingivitis In Dogs and Cats - Concerned about gingivitis in dogs and cats? Dr. Jan Bellows, a veterinary dental specialist, says on his website (www.dentalvet.com) that some form of periodontal disease occurs in over 85% of dogs and cats over the age of four. More...

Herbal Veterinary Medicine - Is herbal veterinary medicine better than conventional? Or is it the other way around? More...

Holistic Control of Fleas and Ticks - Fleas and ticks are two parasites that pet owners love to hate. They can cause itching and lots of scratching as well as secondary bacterial or fungal infections. Ticks create diseases like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Babesiosis. Like everything else, prevention is the best medicine. Here are some of the best tips to prevent problems with fleas and ticks without having to resort to chemicals. More...

How DentaSure Removes Plaque - Mary writes: How does DentaSure remove hardened plaque from a dog's teeth? My Springer is only two years old but has a buildup of plaque on her teeth. I cannot get her to eat rawhide or bones. Brushing does not seem to be the answer. I am interested in Dentasure, but need to understand how it can remove the hardened plaque. More...

How To Kill Fleas - The question of how to kill fleas is at the forefront of dozens of calls and emails I get each month, and with good reason. There are over a million species of insect on the planet. With all that buzz, the common flea emerges as one of the most wily and successful. More...

How To Remove A Tick - Have you ever tried to remove a tick from your dog, cat, or even yourself? Did you try to remove the tick by grabbing and yanking it off? Maybe you grabbed a bottle of alcohol and tried to smother it or even burn it to make it turn loose. These methods of tick removal are not effective. They can even do more harm than good. More...

How To Trim Dog Nails - Have you ever clipped your dog’s nails only to have him yank his foot away and yelp out in pain? If so, rest assured you are not alone. Many pet owners have experienced similar situations with their dogs. It is often hard to know the correct way to trim dog nails without causing pain. But with proper instruction and a little practice, you could soon be as good as a professional. More...

Immune System and Cancer Care - A lowered immune system is one of the most common problems afflicting today’s dogs and cats. The condition is often manifested through skin allergies, sensitivities, compromised ability to fight off infections, and cancer. Cancer is perhaps the best reflection of lowered immune defenses. More...

Immune System Supplementation - Healthy dogs and cats maintain a robust immune system when given high-quality food, a chemical-free diet and environment, and a lifestyle free from stress. Experts agree that immune system support by way of supplementation provides the added boost your best friend needs to stay in the peak of good health. More...

Munchausen By Proxy With Pets - As an herbalist with a special interest in natural health care for dogs and cats, I get to observe many different relationships between owners and their pets. Over the years I have seen a small number of pet owners exhibit a certain bizarre psychological behavior. More...

Non-Toxic Worm Remedies - Non-toxic worm remedies are popular these days because worms are one of the most disgusting things a pet owner can encounter. Most owners do not realize their pet has worms until the pet actually passes the worms to the outside. Signs are often present like thin, potbellied, ravenous appetite among others, although not all cases of worms present themselves the same. More...

Teach Your Dog To Stop Barking - Now you can teach your dog to stop barking. As everyone knows, barking dogs can reek havoc in their owners’ lives. More than one barking dog has certainly strained neighborly relations. Products and solutions have sprung up everywhere but, like most things in life, there is no one sure fix for a barking dog. More...

Why Choose A Holistic Vet? - Holistic veterinarians are different from conventional veterinarians. Animal health care in general is split. There are conventional vets, holistic vets and, more recently, integrative vets. While many principles are shared among practices, methodologies are often quite different. More...

Why Pet Lovers Live Longer - We pet lovers live longer. We’ve known for a long time that having a pet in our life brings great happiness. As the expression goes, “You can’t pick your family, except when you get a pet.” Science has begun looking into the why of pet ownership and what makes it so intrinsically valuable. More...

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