Skin Issues in Dogs
Skin Health In Dogs - What to Avoid and Include
Unfortunately, skin problems are common in our furry friends. They deal with a lot – dust, chemicals, shampoos, sprays, bugs and other environmental problems. Food is also a huge issue. What goes into the body makes the body react, for better or worse.
Milk Thistle for Dogs - How to Choose a Supplement
I am currently discussing milk thistle for dogs, and potential use for liver health, skin health, cancer and so much more.
Milk Thistle Case Report - Topical Application, Golden Retriever
This is a milk thistle case study I conducted. It discusses the topical application of milk thistle, in the case of a 7-year-old female golden retriever.
Milk Thistle for Skin Health
In my recent article about milk thistle, I discussed how this herb is used internally and on the skin. Milk thistle can be used topically (on the skin), and it may protect again sun damage, as well as skin cancer, notes the Mount Sanai website. In fact, it notes milk thistle may stop cancer cells […]
Milk Thistle for Liver Support, Skin Health, More
Milk thistle and its active constituents are famous for addressing liver health. But milk thistle is used for other issues, too, including skin problems, cancer and more. Studies and results indicate it helps stimulate production of healthy cells to replace damaged cells. Milk thistle is included in many well known detox formulas, or it can […]
Itchy Pet Awareness Month
Common reasons pets wind up at the vet include itchy ears, itchy skin, dermatitis, allergies (or what are thought to be allergies but may not be) and other related itchy and allergy-type problems.
Flea and Tick Collars, Digestive Upset - Allergies and Sensitivities
Over the last several months, I have had two clients with dogs experiencing repeated bouts of diarrhea, with no medical issues present and no known cause. Thankfully, holistic vets were at the helm in these cases and they suggested removing the flea and tick collars the dogs were wearing.
Allergies and Sensitivities
Pets can suffer sensitivities seasonally or year round, due to food issues. Proper diagnosis and an anti-inflammatory diet can help.