The fish oil fatty acids, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), have so much research showing their value for both people and their pets, so much, that its important for you to know more about how these oils can help both your pet’s health and your own. These long-chain polyunsaturated omega three fatty acids are found in standard…
The first time you watch your dog go through an epileptic seizure, it can be a frightening thing to observe. And, although most seizures only last 90-120 seconds, it can seem like an eternity to you. It’s important that when your pet does have a seizure, whether it’s the first time or the 20th time, that you do a…
When epilepsy strikes, it generally doesn’t go away on its own, although there have been a few patients of mine that went through a period when they had epilepsy, that over time, gradually transitioned to having very infrequent seizures, to none at all.
As the public’s use of medical marijuana and hemp increases, and as people who have pets are wondering about whether to use it or not for their pets, there are still very few places to get good information that isn’t trying to sell you something. This blog and this website have been created to supply you with information that…
Cannabis (specifically the psychotropic THC in cannabis), has been illegal for use in the United States and many other countries since the 1930s. Shortly after the prohibition of alcohol ended in the United States, marijuana use was prohibited.
This is an excerpt from my soon-to-be-released book: “Medical Marijuana and Your Pet.” I have cut and pasted the entire Chapter 4: Legal Considerations Involved with Cannabis use in Pets.
We discussed the use of fish oil in the last column, and how important it is to give an adequate dosage in order for your pet to actually improve on fish oil. Now I want to discuss several other nutraceuticals that you may be interested in knowing about for your pet’s sake. The basic, most important nutraceuticals to consider…
Nutraceuticals are considered to not be nutrients, nor are they considered to be pharmaceuticals. They actually are considered to be an entirely new, previously undescribed category of health supplement.
“Western” herbs are those plants that commonly grow in North America and Europe. They have been in use for hundreds of years to help with a number of common complaints. In the paragraphs that follow I will introduce to you a few of the more important Western herbs, and what they are used for in pets. Psyllium seed and…
Western herbs are those herbs that are found growing in North America, and Europe. Many of them are quite similar to Chinese herbs, and may even be the same genus, but a different species. These Western herbs that are the same genus but different species have similar, but also slightly different, medical activities than their Chinese “cousins.” The system…
