Opinions, Lifestyles and Paths We're blessed to live in a country that welcomes so much variety The idea that organic food, natural medicines, herbs and lifestyle changes make a difference in general and chronic health problems like auto immunity and digestive inflammatory issues is still sometimes considered radical. Despite the scientific evidence and despite case documentation some, are slow to change lifestyles and choices    If you are a believer, you want to understand the why and how.  You are careful about how you feed your family. You research. Just as impor ..read more

Tear Stains The definitive Guide Those embarrassing  tear stains! Ask yourself this: Why are tear stains always the same rusty color?   Dogs of all ages and breeds have the same color of tear stains because they all come from the same source. Rusty Tears:   3 POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. External Environmental Factors 2. Internal Nutritional Issues  3. Combination of Both Liver Toxins  99% of Rusty Tear Stains are excess TOXINS from the liver.    The #1 cause of rusty tear stains are sensitivities to dietary impurities ..read more

Do you ever notice how emotional energy effects your dog?  How, for example, when you are joyful and energetic your dog's spirits are higher, too? Ever notice how a sad phone call or tearful conversation will also change your dog's mood?   Sensitive dogs go a step further. When a household experiences emotional distress, when you commiserate with hardship or trauma broadcast on the airwaves, when the safety net of routine becomes unpredictable, sweet, sensitive dogs feel the shift and often, react emotionally and physically. A seemingly healthy dog suffers a bout of diarrh ..read more

 Dogs can teach us much about staying positive. Positive energy sources like joy, happiness, contentment, excitement and love come naturally to dogs. Positive Reinforcement thinking is a mental and emotional attitude that focuses on the bright side of life and expects positive results. Positive energy doesn’t just help us better enjoy our day to day experiences, it also impacts our health and relationships. All dogs have a way of looking at the the bright side of life. (That's why they respond best to Positive Reinforcement Training) Yet, positivity seems to come naturally for some people ..read more

  Oh what a joy, the dog world is rapidly changing! Sometimes we wish could shout from rooftops! Not too long ago the voice of holistic veterinarians couldn’t be heard over powerful advertisements. Today, like minds can gather around the world in an instant and the healing voices of natural doctors are loud and clear.   Whole body wellness starts with nourishment. Nourishment of mind, body, soul and recognition of the impact of our environment. Your holistic vet will practice preventative treatment. Your holistic vet will establish a routine for living a healthy life that prevents disease be ..read more

Pumpkin is an excellent source of soluble fiber. That’s the good fiber! The natural fiber content in pumpkin helps to slow down digestion. With the correct ratio of pumpkin to other ingredients fiber fermentation produces beneficial fatty acids.  The fatty acids supply energy to cells, stimulate intestinal sodium and water absorption, and helps lower the pH level of the large intestines. Pumpkin fiber also acts as a prebiotic. Different from probiotics they stimulate the growth or activity of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Fiber does this by ..read more