10 Steps to Reduce Toxin Exposure

While we cannot eliminate our companion’s exposure to toxins, we can certainly take steps to minimize it. In addition we can help their bodies eliminate toxins by supporting the elimination systems naturally. Protect your companion from over-exposure to toxins with some thoughtful choices: [...]

Is Your Companion Toxic?

Our pets are exposed to complex mixtures of industrial chemicals, often at levels FAR IN EXCESS of those found in people. A study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found HIGH LEVELS of Toxic Industrial Chemicals in the blood & urine of cats & dogs:

Dogs and cats were contaminated with 48 industrial chemicals, including [...]

Help for Scaredy Cats and Panicky Pups

By Dr. Larry Siegler, Doctor of Holistic Veterinary Medicine

Does your cat dive under the bed when the doorbell rings?  Does your dog tremble at the sound of thunder?  You can help them calm down with natural remedies.  Birds, too, feel the stress of modern life.  Every animal is unique, so finding the right remedy [...]

A Look at Holistic Eye Care

By Dr. Larry Siegler, Doctor of Holistic Veterinary Medicine

Have you ever gotten “The Look” from your cat and known you were being told off?  Or felt your heart melt when your puppy looked adoringly up at you with those big brown eyes?  The eyes have been called “a window to the soul.”    Our companions [...]

5 Steps to Alleviate Ear Troubles in Dogs & Cats

By Dr. Larry Siegler, Doctor of Holistic Veterinary Medicine

Chronic ear infections and yeast problems are frequently a sign of allergies.  Allergies are becoming more and more common and troublesome in both dogs and cats.   The basic elements for treating allergies and chronic ear problems are

High quality, hypoallergenic diet Digestive enzymes Probiotics Essential [...]

Carol and Murphy Green Visit Global Pet and meet Rachel Ray!

My beloved 16 year old Eclectus Parrot Murphy Green and I had the opportunity to attend the Global Pet Expo held in Orlando, Florida March 25-27 and met Rachael Ray. [...]

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate?

By Dr. Larry Siegler, Doctor of Holistic Veterinary Medicine

I have been practicing veterinary medicine for over 20 years and I see sicker animals at a younger age now than when I began.  It is becoming more common to see cancer in dogs and cats under 5 years of age.  Autoimmune diseases are on the [...]