Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman The answer is really no commercial brands, in that I, as a veterinarian that focuses on vitality and energy, I prefer fresh food...
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...
I think my older dog has dementia. What should I do?
Answered by Dr. Jeff Feinman The symptoms: being out of it, wandering and getting lost, or hitting things, can be really tough for your pup to live with and...
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 Often Do Dogs Need Rabies Shots?
Answered by Dr. Jean Hofve Well, the rabies vaccine is required by law pretty much everywhere. You can contact your local animal control and find out what the...
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...
Can You Spay a Pregnant Cat?
Answered by Dr. Jean Hofve So your girl kitty accidentally got pregnant. Now what? Is it too late to spay her? No, in most cases, it isn't too late most cats...
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...
What Ingredients Are Important to Incorporate into My Cat’s Diet?
Answered by Dr. Jean Hofve There are three ingredients that I recommend you incorporate into your cat's diet. The first and most important are omega 3 fatty...
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...