When it comes to adding a new member to the family there are a lot of things to consider. What kind of pet am I looking for, what breed(s) are compatible with my lifestyle, how much time can I dedicate to my pet etc…One thing to consider would be adopting an older pet. Older pets usually get passed up…
TURMERIC (Curcuma longa) is a root/rhizome that naturally grows in India and Southeast Asia. It has been a part of the culinary and medicinal tradition of India for thousands and thousands of years. Its bright yellow color has been used as pigment for dyes and coloring. As a culinary spice, turmeric is a major part of Indian curry, and contributes…
How do we know when it is time? Keep in mind that every situation is different and even if you had to make this decision for another pet in the past, this time may be different: Chronic conditions that are difficult to manage such as chronic cough or difficulty breathing, pain that cannot be controlled with pain medication and…
The term “laser” stands for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation”, which is a form of light therapy. Therapeutic laser therapy has been used frequently in the hospice setting for pain management, to promote wound healing, and to reduce swelling and inflammation. Laser therapy is non-invasive and very well tolerated by our patients. Many hospitals now have the ability to…
I want to share with our Nurse Your Pet visitors this story of a patient of mine, Monty, who had bone cancer. Monty had his leg amputated to reduce the painfulness of this type of cancer. Osteosarcoma, known commonly as bone cancer is very aggressive and most animals do not live very long once they are diagnosed. Amputation doesn’t slow…
Getting older is inevitable for everyone, including our beloved pets. When does a pet become “old”? That depends on whether you are a cat or a dog, and what size of dog makes a difference as well. In general, cats and small dogs are generally considered geriatric at the age of 7, whereas larger breed dogs are considered…
In my two earlier blogs I explained what medical mushrooms are, and how they differ from poisonous mushrooms, or psychedelic mushrooms, and how many medical mushrooms are also highly prized edible mushrooms. Briefly, mushrooms are a fungus, which is related to yeast, mold, and mildew. They live off of dead or dying materials by secreting digestive enzymes that break…
How do we know when it’s time? Who decides when it’s time when multiple people are involved in the care of a pet? Quality of life is what we use to know when it’s time to say good-bye, but it’s not so simple. Quality of life (QoL) is different for everyone and means different things to different people due…
A Guide to the Important Medical Mushrooms for Pets Although all medical mushrooms have in common their beta glucans, each mushroom has a slightly different expression of its medically active components. So we know that there are some mushrooms, like the Turkey Tail for instance, that based on hundreds of years of practical use we have come to learn…
What are Medical Mushrooms? Mushrooms can be poisonous, or they can be magically psychedelic, or they can be really tasty additions to a meal. But for me, the best use of mushrooms are as medicines to help my patients become vibrant and well, and to stay that way. So its worth it for you to read more about mushrooms…
