Shawn Messonnier DVM”When do you recommend a skin biopsy? My cat Felix has crusty skin around her mouth and is not improving with her therapy (antibiotics and steroids.) A friend asked if her doctor had recommended a skin biopsy, but so far he has not. Is this...
My 5 year old collie Geoff is always itchy. His doctor did a blood allergy test which showed he is allergic to corn, wheat, and chicken. We changed his diet to an expensive allergy food but he still itches. Should I try cooking for him? Would...
My dog suffers from chronic ear infections. He is a golden retriever. My veterinarian regularly prescribes Otomax for these and advises me to clean his ears weekly with Nolvasan Otic solution. Is this the best regimen for him? Is there anything else...
Q: “I have a question about dental cleanings for dogs. What should I be concerned about when taking my dog in for his dental cleaning? He is a 15 pound poodle who is currently 11 years old. For example, should I request gas or injectable...
Nutritional supplements to help aging, arthritic joints are probably the most commonly used forms of natural therapies by people as well as pets. Each manufacturer selects from a variety of ingredients to include in a proprietary formula.
Echinacea is among the best known supplements and has been touted in people for helping in the recovery from a variety of illnesses, especially the cold and the flu. Echinacea is usually prescribed as an immune-boosting supplement for pets.
Fatty acids, especially oils from coldwater fish, have been recommended in people for lowering triglycerides, reducing secondary cardiovascular disease, decreasing heart arrhythmias, decreasing blood pressure, and improving rheumatoid arthritis...
Approximately 7 years ago I started using natural therapies in my practice as I became a more integrated doctor. Practicing in Texas I was seeing many allergic pets who really didn’t get better using conventional drug therapy. By incorporating...
Much has been discussed about Mad Cow Disease (MCD) in the news. Until the discovery of an infected cow in the US, this was always considered a “foreign” disease with little chance of developing in our country. Unfortunately, the discovery of the...
Vaccinosis is the term given to the chronic reaction of the body against repeated immunization. Many holistic veterinarians and owners are concerned about the frequent (and most likely unnecessary) immunization of pets for just about every disease...
