Holistic Health

Keeping a Dog Journal

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Are there times you wished you had written something down? Your dog has a less-than-perfect poop today, and you wonder what could have caused it. You notice your dog’s hacking cough is happening more often, and you try to remember how long this has been going on. Your dog hesitates when he tries to jump [...]

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Slippery Elm Bark for Your Dog’s Digestion

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Does this dog have a stomach ache? When my dog was a puppy, he had the occasional stomach upset, including diarrhea and constipation. It was at that time, my vet introduced me to the herb Slippery Elm Bark.  Slippery Elm Bark powder provides a natural, non-toxic way to address digestive issues for both you and your dog. Slippery [...]

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Pet Dental Health: Give Your Dog a Bone

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The topic of dental care for pets can involve various choices for animal guardians. Obviously, a plan of prevention is your first line of defence. But even with prevention, many dogs and cats may still need a more extensive dental cleaning. Doing your research and arming yourself with knowledge can make those decisions easier. That’s [...]

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Can Animal Chiropractic Help Your Dog?

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Recently I attended a talk and demonstration of animal chiropractic (courtesy of the Vancouver Raw Fed Dogs and Cats and Natural Health Meetup group). The guest speaker was animal (and people) chiropractor, Dr. Shaun Patterson from Fort Family Chiropractic. Dr. Patterson talked about the philosophy behind chiropractic in general. “I personally believe we were born [...]

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