Halloween can be a howl of a good time for you and me – but it can be a terrifying and dangerous time for pets if you don't take the right precautions. With so many strangers out and about, scary costumes that hide faces, the constant opening and closing of front doors, and plenty of toxic … [Read more...]
Crested Caracara, or ‘Mexican Eagle’ – Birds of Texas
May 2, 2012 by
South Central Texas and parts of the Hill Country are home to one of the most striking raptors in the country - the northern crested caracara falcon (caracara cheriway). This beautiful bird is spotted frequently in rural areas around San Antonio, where it is often overlooked as a buzzard, because … [Read more...]
Whole Food Supplements Or Glandular Therapy For Pets
December 14, 2011 by
What are whole food supplements? Whole tissue supplements and glandular therapies involve feeding glands, organs or tissues from healthy animals to patients. Supplements are given either as fresh tissue or as tissue extracts in the hope that the supplement contains constituents that will help … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Supplements
December 14, 2011 by
An epidemic of obesity in both humans and companion animals has spawned a large trade in weight loss supplements. Some, such as those which contain ephedrine, have been eliminated from the market in the United States and Canada due to potential adverse cardiac effects. Some of the higher profile … [Read more...]
Traditional Chinese Medicine
December 14, 2011 by
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of medicine developed to prevent and treat disease. Its roots are in writings and practices which were developed over millennia. TCM uses acupuncture, herbs and other natural substances, acupressure, … [Read more...]
Veterinary Physiotherapy
December 14, 2011 by
What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy, involves the use of specific non-invasive treatments (massage, exercise, light, heat, cold, electricity, ultrasound, laser, magnetic therapy, hydrotherapy, etc.) to rehabilitate injured patients. The goal of physiotherapy is to … [Read more...]
Veterinary Massage Therapy
December 14, 2011 by
What is massage therapy? As a form of physiotherapy, massage therapy is the application of specific hand movements on a patient or recipient to improve muscle and joint function by relieving tension, spasm, or other restrictions to proper motion. It may be used for warm-up purposes, for relaxing … [Read more...]
Magnetic Therapy In Veterinary Practice
December 14, 2011 by
What is magnetic therapy? Magnetic therapy, more accurately termed magnetic field therapy, is the use of magnetic fields, generated by either permanent magnets or pulsed electromagnetic fields, for treatment of medical conditions. Magnets used for treatment purposes come in many different sizes … [Read more...]
Veterinary Homeopathy
December 14, 2011 by
What is homeopathy? Homeopathy is a distinct philosophy of medicine that has its roots in eighteenth century Germany, and subsequently spread to Europe, India, Australia, South America, the United States, and Canada. The underlying basis of homeopathy is the principle that ‘like cures like’, … [Read more...]
