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1/29/18 Empower Hour! Member Q&A

SUMMARY: Iodine, thyroid and susceptibility, feeding raw meaty bones, tooth brushing, training, etc. 00:00 Check in  00:43 Thyroid health and micronutrients / iodine / seaweed / susceptibility 11:16 Q&A: using supplements 18:09 Q&A:...

Library Category: Lyme

In this one hour class dr.Jeff gives exact steps to take to prevent exposure to ticks and how to manage it.

How to Select an Integrative Holistic Veterinarian

The reasons you may want to have a holistic veterinarian on your team: Your pet is ill and you want to treat them holistically. You want to prevent illness, save money and have your companion live a long life. Who is an integrative veterinarian? She/he is a...

Holistic Actions When You Have an Emergency with Your Pet

Here's what you can do if you see emergency symptoms in your animal: Safety first. If an animal is in pain, she may bite you. Even if she loves you dearly and is a super sweet dog or cat. Covering her head with a towel or wrapping a leash or soft cord around her mouth...

Why Fish is Dangerous for Cats

By Jean Hofve, DVM; Updated 2/2/22. A lot of cats have learned to love fish, but it’s not a natural feline food; and it’s really not a good idea to feed it to your cat. Why not? Because it is simply not safe to feed fish to cats (and humans should be very careful...

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 legal requirements are for dogs in your area.  Rabies is a public health hazard, and it is endemic in...

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 early warning sign of disease that may arise down the road. So, the first thing to consider with doggy breath...

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 heart murmur is nearly a symptom and not a cause of disease or a disease by itself. In puppies, murmurs are...

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 can be spayed during pregnancy—unless the pregnancy is very advanced.  Sometimes if it's very advanced. For...

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 get it, although it is very rare in kitties. The main symptom of heartworm disease in cats is coughing,...

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 increased urination. I call it “drink a lot, pee a lot” syndrome. Now, this set of symptoms is very common for many...

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 acids, EPA, and DHA. These come from Marine sources such as fish or green-lipped mussels. The other two are...