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Quality of Life is defined by the dictionary as: “the general well-being of a person or society (or pet), defined in terms of health and happiness, rather than wealth.” As a veterinarian, my greatest concern for my patients is that their lives have quality, that they are not suffering. This is what is called the “Health-Related Quality of Life”…
The story behind the discovery of the anti-cancer effects of the herbal extract artemisinin is fascinating. The history of artemisinin began hundreds of years ago during the Han Dynasty in China (200 BC-200 AD). In the tomb of a nobleman of the Han dynasty archeologists found a silk scroll labeled: “Medical Treatments for 52 Diseases” (this is translated from the…
When your pet is diagnosed with cancer, it can be a frightening experience. The choices your veterinarian or oncologist offer can be expensive, disfiguring, and difficult for your pet to tolerate, AND there are no guarantees that the treatments will contribute to any quality of life or that they will live any longer with treatment.
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…
