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Dear Alison, I absolutely agree with Dr. Jeff about the importance of good diet, healthy lifestyle, and core exercises. I differ somewhat regarding supplementation. A long backed, short legged dog imposes abnormal stress on their back and joints. Therefore, supplements that decrease...

Dear Cassandra, I agree with Dr. Jeff. You will get the most cosmetic closure (smallest scar) by suturing the wound closed, though there is some risk of infection. With thorough debridement and cleaning this risk is minimised. Your Afghan has a coat, so the resultant slightly larger...

I feel that removing the cervix is the best plan. This is how Dr. Kutzler teaches the OSS, as then all the uterine tissue is definitely removed. With careful technique, there should be no damage to the urethra, though the dog requires a longer incision. On the FB Ovary Sparing Spay and...

Hullo, Rachel! I agree with Dr. Christina and Dr. Jeff that goose and other herbivore stool is rarely of any concern. Though pathogens may be present, they are pretty rare in herbivores. Do be aware that coccidia from the wild animal stool may pass through your dog's intestinal tract, so...

Dear Christine, A cycle ending at the very end of November would have resulted in false whelping (also called pseudocyesis or false pregnancy, though false whelping is the more accurate term) 63 days after the fertile part of the cycle at the end of January. However, if you are off a bit, or...

Dear Misaono, You have received excellent suggestions for treating the acne. I would ensure that there is nothing on the cat shelves that could be an irritant. You note that they were installed around the time this started, and that the cats love them. Cats can be sensitive to resins in...

Dr. Pitcairn has certainly had a massive influence on the American holistic community, and I respect what he has done for homeopathy in the US. Dr. P founded a US 1 year course in professional veterinary homeopathy; there are numerous other courses worldwide, many of them far older than the...

I enrolled Maerzen in this as a youngster. It is easy and fun. It would be helpful to have more holistically raised raw fed pups involved!

Dear Anna, I would also consider an omega fatty acid supplement, such as the Nordic Naturals product. Many cats love the taste, and the fatty acids help hair regrowth and are anti-inflammatory. Make sure it is fine along with Dr. Herman's recommendations. Stay well, Sara

Dear Louise, You don't mention how large your dog is. Medium and small dogs typically do better with conservative (non-surgical) treatment than large and giant dogs. This is because many cruciate injuries occur because the joint angles are abnormal. In a large or giant breed, the abnormal...

Dear Vickie, I am sure that you had a helpful chat with Dr. Christina. I am adding my input below, in case it is useful. I find that a lot of people benefit from understanding the conventional approach to chronic kidney disease as well, as that way you are informed about the mechanics of the...

This is a fairly good description of how and where you can palpate lymph nodes: https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/cancer/c_multi_lymphadenopathy Dr. Sara

Dear Anna, Dr. Herman is an excellent holistic vet, and I would certainly follow her recommendations. You need to decide how you can most gently and effectively address the flea problem. It is always a balancing act when kitties are hard to treat. In your situation, home control of fleas is...

Dear Anna, Many cats do have thin hair between their eyes and ears, which is likely why your vet said that it was normal. However, as this is a new development for Jinx, it indicates an imbalance in the body. Powerful flea products like selamectin are a significant burden for the body to...

Dear Sarah, You are absolutely correct, there is no certification. The AKC article describes the situation well. I am afraid that the airlines are, in part, reacting to the fraudulent use of the term service dog, for animals that are not performing a specific service. I have heard people...

A skilled homeopath can treat any disease; different homeopaths may use different methods. Homeopaths use the method that works best in their hands. Look for a homeopath with whom you and Gabby have a good rapport, and follow their advice. I mentioned the different methods to illustrate that...

I should have given an amount of pumpkin - start with 1 teaspoon per meal. You can go up to a tablespoon per meal. Dr. Sara

Dear Donna, Intestinal gas is produced by microorganisms in the intestines digesting the dog's food. Gas is a waste product of microbial digestion. Gas does not mean that the food is inappropriate for the dog. It does mean that the microorganisms are a bit over nourished! This can occur with...

Dear Alyson, The Parsemus Foundation http://www.parsemus.org/Parsemus/Home.html and The FB group Ovary Sparing Spay and Vasectomy Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/alternativealteringinfo/?multi_permalinks=4442925992459419&notif_id=1636203346429578&notif_t=group_highlights&ref=notif both...

Dear Lil, First, do not blame yourself in any way. You have done the best you could do, promptly. Second, the spleen nodules may have looked benign and stable in May 2020. That doesn't prevent an evil nodule growing quickly after that, despite all your good care. I have had this happen with...