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by Joyce Harman, DVM Hemp is all of the buzz these days, and for good reason. It’s a plant with literally thousands of uses. Hemp is used for clothing, to fuel, to paper, and everything in between. It is a weed and capable of growing in many different conditions with little additional fertilizer or other inputs. Hemp is nutritious…
Some pets may lose their vision suddenly while for others it may be a more gradual process. In either case, caring for a vision-impaired pet has certain challenges but can be managed well and they can continue to participate in many activities, such as playing and going on walks. When dogs lose their vision gradually you may not notice that…
Exercise is important for puppies but too much exercise can do more harm than good. Puppies require less exercise than adult dogs and the exercise should be controlled. Puppies can have a lot of energy and may be able to keep up with you while out on a run, but this can be damaging. The stresses that forced exercise…
Stressors can include physiologic (such as pain, thirst, hunger, and illness), psychosocial (such as unfamiliar people or animals, being separated from the owner or familiar environment) and things in the environment (such as odors, noises, temperature/humidity, and pheromones from other animals). When an animal is stressed out, they can respond in two ways; they can have an immediate stress…
The immune system is behind all health issues. A healthy immune system reacts to the environment in appropriate ways, while an unhealthy immune system either overreacts or underreacts. Supplementation to improve or support immune function can stimulate or help regulate the immune reactions. Healthy immune reactions include a high, short-lived fever in response to an acute disease. An unhealthy…
By Joyce C. Harman DVM, MRCVS Antibiotics are used liberally in the horse world, and they may be needed in many cases. However, it’s important to realize that they do some damage to the gut in the process. The good news is that there are many natural ways to heal the gut, repair the immune system damage and improve…
Hemp is all the buzz these days, and for good reason. It’s a plant with literally thousands of uses. Hemp is used for clothing, to fuel, to paper, and everything in between. It is a weed and capable of growing in many different conditions with little additional fertilizer or other inputs. Hemp is nutritious and can have medicinal properties….
Feeding the Horse with Winter Laminitis Horses with winter laminitis often have more advanced disease or are older, than the general group of Insulin Resistant horses or those diagnosed with PPID (commonly known as Cushing’s disease). From a western medical perspective, these horses are the most difficult to treat and misunderstood. From a Chinese medical standpoint, these are relatively…
The holidays can be difficult for some, especially when grieving a loved one. These are some ways to help you cope around the holidays. First, remember that it is okay to be happy. Feeling joy doesn’t diminish how much you love and miss your pet, or loved one. The holidays can be quite hectic so set aside some quiet time for yourself…
You have probably hear the buzz about certain dog foods and dilated cardiomyopathy, DCM. There is a lot that we don’t know but here is some information regarding about what we think is going on. In the summer of 2018, the FDA announced that it is investigating the possible link between certain diets and DCM. First let’s talk about…
