He Can Barely Walk but Can't Be Stopped - Moozie's Story
Moozie (AKA “Asher”) was 4 years old when he was diagnosed with a debilitating neurological condition; he wasn't expected to survive much more than a year. Now, nearly 6 years later, Moozie shows no signs of stopping (the video at the end of this article proves his determination). Moozie is nearly blind, needs tons of help to walk, can't feed himself or drink on his own. But here he is chewing on a big yellow ball,...
Using CBD Oil For Dogs with Cancer
Many of us are unfortunately all too well aware that cancer is a killer, but did you know it's the leading cause of death in dogs ages ten and older? From risks to costs to decisions we're never prepared to make, helping our dogs with cancer leaves many of us lost and confused. But we want you to know that experts believe about half of all cancers are curable. However,...
Degenerative Myelopathy and How CBD May Help
What is Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs? Degenerative myelopathy, or DM, is a debilitating disease impacting the spinal cord or nerves that vets commonly compare to ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease, in people. A good first place to understand what you're dealing with if your dog is diagnosed with DM is to understand what the name means. Degenerative refers to the fact that the disease causes one's spinal cord to decline...
The Value of Integrative Veterinary Medicine
As most veterinary professionals know, the health of a patient is more than the sum of its various parts and systems. Besides absence of illness or injury, a pet’s well-being encompasses lifestyle, nutrition, behavior and exercise. Nobody understands this like veterinarians who take an integrative approach to patient care. Treatments and services such as acupuncture, phototherapy, nutraceuticals and rehabilitation are becoming less “alternative” and more mainstream all the time, especially...
Joint Supplements
Cartilage covers the end of bones. It is a smooth surface designed to enable gliding of two points (ends of bones) over each other. In osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease) it is the damage to the cartilage which impinges on the joint function. When the two bones can no longer slide over each other, there is pain. Cartilage contains chondrblasts (cells), collagen (fibres) and proteoglycans (proteins) and...
Cannabis in veterinary Medicine: The Other “Wild West”
CBD and cannabis are a hot topic in veterinary medicine today, but how do you know whether you can trust the information provided in articles and lectures? Veterinarians prescribe all kinds of treatments for their patients, from medications (both on and off label) to supplements to devices and more. As practitioners and consumers, we put a certain amount of trust in manufacturers and regulatory agencies that the products we provide...
Natural Arthritis Guide and Herbs to Help Dogs
Many dogs experience some kind of joint problem in their lifetime. This can be due to some kind of injury, strains, sprains, fractures, hip or elbow dysplasia, knee problems like torn cruciate ligaments, patellar luxation and Arthritis. Did you know 1 in 5 dogs suffer from Arthritis? So, what exactly is Arthritis and which is the most prevalent in dogs. Arthritis refers to many related conditions involving inflammation of one...
The Potential Side Effects Of CBD For Dogs & Cats
What Is CBD For Dogs and Cats? CBD - short for cannabidiol - is one of the active compounds found in the cannabis plant. Not to be confused with THC (the compound in cannabis that gives it its infamous psychoactive effects), CBD has become increasingly popular over the years due to advancements in research showing its numerous benefits. CBD can be harvested from hemp plants and concentrated into an organic...