Medicinal Mushrooms - Can Our Pets Eat Them? Did you know that medicinal mushrooms (we are not talking about the ones that grow on the side of the walking...
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Feline Conjunctivitis in Cats: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Many cats have chronic problems with conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye membranes). Often, the problem comes and goes. The symptoms of feline...
Constipated Cats
Figure 1. A normal stool is Type 4; anything below that (Types 1-3) is moving toward constipation. A surprising number of cats have problems with constipation...
Why Dry Food Is Bad for Cats & Dogs
Updated 5/17/20. As a holistic veterinarian and animal advocate with more than 25 years of experience and thousands of hours of research under my belt, I’ve...
Introducing Pets to Your Home with Steve Dale
Steve Dale, a certified animal behavior consultant, joins host Kat Miccio from All Paws Pet Talk TV and a panel of experts, including Dr. Christina Chambreau,...
How To Keep Our Pets’ Joints Healthy
This is a Holistic Actions! Pet Health webinar that took place on February 15, 2021. Dr. Deb Torraca discusses specific strategies how the holistic lifestyle...
Chronic Pain of Declawing
Declawing is an extremely painful procedure. According to the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), “Physically, regardless of the method used,...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats
A cat with a tummy ache may sit in the “meatloaf” position; squinty eyes are also a sign of pain. Revised 6/6/20 It seems that more and more cats are being...
Giardia Natural Treatment Protocol
This is a protocol that I heard about many years ago for getting rid of Giardia, and have used many times successfully (and safely) in cats and dogs. This...
Heartworm prevention for dogs
Heartworm Treatment Controversy There is a lot of controversy about heartworm preventatives. The drugs adversely affect many dogs. Any symptoms can become...
Deciphering Digestive Symptoms
Dr. Jeff Feinman had the privilege to join Pam Roussell with Purrrfectly Holistic on her pet radio, and speak about best practices for deciphering digestive...
Holistic Cancer Prevention With Dr. Bob Goldstein
On December 13th, Dr. Bob Goldstein joined Holistic Actions! to discuss holistic cancer prevention and care. During this webinar we dove into the best ways...
Adrenal Health With Dr. Forman From Cornell
Dr. Marnin Forman joined us and spoke about the latest approaches to adrenal disorders. Dr. Forman, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), is a world renown veterinary doctor,...
How Do I Care For My Dog’s Teeth?
Answered by Dr. Christina Chambreau That is such a great question because we do need to take care of our dog's teeth. Teeth problems can lead to gum problems,...
How Do I Manage My Pet’s Anxiety During A Storm?
Answered by Dr. Christina Chambreau It’s thunderstorm time again. My dog is howling. Your dog may be running through glass doors or glass windows, maybe just...
Can I Give My Dog Benadryl for Allergies?
Answered by Dr. Christina Chambreau Yes, you can give your dog Benadryl for allergies. It can be a temporary help in eliminating sneezing, runny eyes,...
Is Cannabis Oil A Homeopathic Treatment For Cat Cancer?
Answered by Dr. Christina Chambreau Well, cancer is definitely a serious concern for a lot of people, and they’re looking for multiple different treatments....
Are There Any Effective Holistic Treatments for Tumors in Cats?
Answered by Dr. Christina Chambreau You may have seen a lump on your cat. You may have seen that your cat had decreased energy or decreased appetite and when...
What are The Signs That My Dog May Have Allergies?
Answered by Dr. Christina Chambreau You have a dog that is scratching, itching, has runny eyes, runny nose, maybe is having diarrhea or even some vomiting?...
What Is The Best Way To Treat Fleas On My Dog?
Answered by Dr. Christina Chambreau The best way is for you to build the health of your dog because healthy dogs are much less likely to attract fleas, so...
How Can I Tell If My Cat Has a Skin Problem?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman The most common symptom is an itchy pet, but if they’re not itching and they have the three S’s: skin sores, shedding, or...
My Dog Seems To Be In Pain While Walking Or Running. What Should I Do?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman It always depends on the individual, your dog individually. The number one treatment is to go to the vet and get any diagnostic...
How does juvenile renal disease affect dogs?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman It depends on the context of the individual. The most common symptom that I see is actually no physical symptom but rather...
What should I do if my dog continues to bite people?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman If your dog has been biting people and is now continuing to bite people, you want to look at the full context of the symptom,...
How Can I Help My Dog With Hip Dysplasia Feel More Comfortable?
Answered by Dr. Jean Hofve There are many ways to help your dog with hip dysplasia feel better. They include acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine,...
How Do I Cure My Dog’s Bad Breath?
Answered by Dr. Jean Hofve Well, first it is important to remember that doggy breath may be very common but it is not normal. In fact, we consider it to be an...
My dogs barks and kicks at night. Is he having nightmares?
Answered by Dr. Jean Hofve Dogs actually do dream a lot and small dogs actually dream more than big dogs. When your dog is in deep REM sleep and barking,...
How To Treat Cherry Eyes In Dogs
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman That’s a great question because it depends on the situation. Most frequently, cherry eyes, which is like a prominence of the...
What Should I Do if My Dog Has Cluster Seizures?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman First, I should define that a little bit more. Cluster seizures are a seizure in the dog that occurs more than a couple of times...
What Are The Symptoms Of Anxiety In Dogs?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman Well, that’s a great question because that’s part of B.E.A.M: behavior, energy, appetite, and mood). All those things can reflect...
What Is The Best Way to Prevent Ticks?
Answered by Dr. Christina Chambreau Yes, there's lots of natural ways to repel ticks. One of them is to have a vest that has been impregnated with essential...
Can My Dog’s Heart Murmur Lead To Congestive Heart Failure?
Answered by Dr. Jean Hofve Well, heart murmurs are just a sign of turbulence in the blood flow of the heart where there should be smooth, quiet flow. But, a...
How Can I Tell If My Dog Has Heartworms, And What Is The Treatment?
Answered by Dr. Christina Chambreau The most important symptom to worry about if you’re concerned that your pet has heartworms is coughing, and next to that...
How Do Cats Get Heartworms?
Answered by Dr. Jean Hofve Did you know that cats, like dogs, can get heartworms? Heartworms are transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito, so cats can...
What Natural Methods Can I Use to Help My Cat’s Anxiety?
Answered by Dr. Jean Hofve Natural therapies are very effective for reducing cat anxiety. Flower Essences are one of the very best remedies to use for...
What Flea Treatments are the Safest for Cats?
Answered by Dr. Christina Chambreau Well, the very best flea treatment for cats is to build their health so they won't even attract fleas, they're much less...
Are There Any Natural Preventatives for Heartworms?
Answered by Dr. Christina Chambreau Yes, there are natural preventatives for heartworms if you're trying to avoid the chemical ones. Most importantly, if...
Are There Treatment Options For Cushing’s Disease?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman I love that question because that’s kind of what the second step of HMDM, or Holistic Medical Decision Making, is all about. Do...
What are the Symptoms of Cushing’s Disease?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman The most common symptom of Cushing’s is actually not anything that you can see, but what the vet finds in a routine blood test...
What are the Common Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism in Cats?
Answered by Dr. Jean Hofve Hyperthyroid disease affects cats over seven years of age. The most common symptom is increased thirst and along with it is...
Feline Conjunctivitis
DrMany cats have chronic problems with conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eye membranes). Often, the problem comes and goes. The eyes may be red, swollen,...
What Homeopathic Remedy Can Treat a Cat’s Mouth Tumor?
Answered by Dr. Christina Chambreau: First, you have to understand that homeopathy is an individualized medicine. That’s the only way it can work in its...
Can Extra Fat Affect My Cat’s Health Condition?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman To any nutritional changes that can affect the health conditions, but how it does and if it does depends on the individual cat....
What Causes Acute Pancreatitis In Dogs
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman That would depend on a lot of factors starting with the two big causes. One is putative, which means that it’s hypothetical and...
FAQ: What do glazed eyes in my pet mean?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman That’s a great question because that subjective symptom is a real direct clue to an internal imbalance. So, if glazed eyes...
FAQ: Why Is My Pregnant Dog Shivering And Panting?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman The answer to any symptom manifestation is that the cells that are involved, whether in the brain or lungs, are imbalanced from...
FAQ: How Can I Help My Cat With Pancreatitis
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman It depends on what the symptoms are of pancreatitis, which is an irritation of the pancreas. The most common treatment is...
FAQ: Would My Cat Gain Weight if She Had Cancer?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman It depends on how they're gaining weight. Sometimes, cats with cancer will develop a form of malnutrition called cachexia where...