Category: Alternative Veterinary Medicine

Examining dog for alternative treatment

Alternative Cushing’s Treatments in Dogs

A Question for Dr. Smith About Alternative Cushing’s Treatments in Dogs Question from a client!! Brief history before the question… My dog Annie had bloodwork done before a minor surgery last year to remove a skin tag from her eyelid. Her ALT was elevated, maybe around 200? After an ultrasound, the vet saw that her gallbladder was severely enlarged. After consulting with a local specialist, we decided the gall bladder should be removed. Surgery was very successful, and they also removed a noncancerous nodule from her spleen. They did a tiny liver biopsy at the time to check things out

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Natural Medicines, an option for cushing's disease

Holistic Options for Cushing’s Disease

Dr. Smith’s Thoughts on Holistic Options for Cushing’s Disease By reading this question-answer session, you will learn more about holistic options for Cushing’s Disease. Note: One of the goals of Natchez Trace Veterinary Services and Dr. Marc Smith is to provide ultimate transparency. The following question and answer session was pulled from Dr. Smith’s iPhone email archives and used, unaltered, in this article.  A Question for Dr. SmithHi, I am exploring holistic options for treating my dog with Cushing’s Disease. She has just been diagnosed as “borderline” cushingoid. She has some symptoms but they are not severe. My vet thinks

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Feline Calming Collar box for cats

Pheromone Collars for Dog Anxiety, Restlessness, Inappropriate Behavior and More

We can now provide you with pheromone collars that treat dog anxiety, restlessness, destructive behavior, and more! Who Can Use Nurture CALM Collars? Dogs and cats get stressed out just like people do. For example, any type of life change might cause unwanted behaviors such as: Destructiveness Marking or urinating in the house Excessive barking or meowing Fortunately, pheromone collars can help! The Nurture CALM 24/7 Pheromone Collar is available for dogs and puppies with up to a 28″ neck. The canine calming caller contains sustained release hormones that last 30 days. How Pheromone Collars Treat Dog Anxiety, Restlessness, Inappropriate

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Melatonin & Lignan Supplements

Atypical Cushings Remedy Melatonin & Lignan Supplements

Since I practice alternative medicine, I get questions all the time about the use of Melatonin and Lignans as an Atypical Cushings remedy for Dogs. How does the treatment work? Is it effective? And are there any side effects to the treatment? These are pretty much everyday questions in my practice! What is Atypical Cushings in a Dog? Atypical Cushings is just that, not your typical regular type. Regular Cushings is characterized by dogs that drink too much, pee too much, are pot-bellied and often have concurrent skin issues. These dogs are diagnosed by a series of tests including but

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A Picture of Pumpkin for Dog and Cat Digestive Health

Pumpkin Benefits Dog and Cat Digestive Health

Pumpkins make delicious bread and pies for humans. But, did you know that pumpkin is really good for dogs and cats as well? How Pumpkin Benefits Digestion One of the main ways pumpkin benefits dog and cat digestive health is by alleviating both diarrhea and constipation. I know it sounds odd that pumpkin can alleviate these two opposites, but it does. Pumpkin is very high in fiber. And, the healthy fiber in pumpkin works as a “bulk laxative” for pets with dry, hard stool. The same fiber also absorbs the extra liquid from runny stools making them more firm. So,

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Standard Process: Superior Whole Food Supplements for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

Standard Process: Superior Whole Food Supplements for Dogs, Cats, and Horses

I know many of you are aware of the Standard Process line offered by holistic medical professionals for humans. But, are you aware that this superb line of supplements is also available for your pets? We are pleased to provide Whole Food Supplements for dogs, cats, and horses! Standard Process Veterinary Formulas Are Unique The reason is the company uses “Whole Foods and the Whole Food Philosophy”. Their goal is to provide nutrients as they are found in nature. In other words, in a whole food state where their natural potency and efficacy are fully realized. Their philosophy is to

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