How do you feel about putting your fingers in a cat's mouth? I've always said that I'll happily put my hands in a horse's mouth or a...

Since we're spending more time inside thanks to colder weather, it's important to do a "check up" on your house to be sure you and your...

There's so much talk of vaccines for Covid, but are you aware of the new recommended vaccine protocol for kittens and cats? The American...

Tummy upsets are very common for our dogs and cats. Food sensitivities, age (very young or old), eating too much, eating the wrong...

It's been terribly dry and smoky out here in the west. We're noticing that in addition to our own itchy eyes, dry skin and noses, sore...

Is your vet allopathic or holistic? What's the difference, and why is it important? Every vet who has a degree is trained in allopathic...

One of the reasons cats became cherished in ancient Egypt is because they were excellent snake hunters. When the Egyptians began storing...

In America most of us believe that one of the best things we can do for our animals is to spay or neuter them. We've been told that in...

I got a panicked call, "Kate, my beautiful dog has been in the emergency room all night and she's not improving. The vets don't know...

Baby it's hot outside and you might think that shaving your cat and dog will cool them off. According to Dr. Karen Becker this is usually...

Flea, tick and mosquito season is upon us. We honor these insects' right to exist and feed birds, bats, fish, amphibians. etc., but also...

"My two-year old Corgi has allergies and the vet wants to give her another steroid shot. Are there other options?" My client was...

There's been a lot of information swirling around about the coronavirus and our companion animals. The CDC has released new guidelines...

Have you used essential oils for yourself? Have you used or thought about using them around or even for your animals? PLEASE DON'T until...

"Kate, I'm so worried. Sammy isn't eating normally and seems depressed. What's happened to my happy, bouncy dog?" I'm receiving more...

"She won't come out from under the bed!, "exclaimed my worried client who had adopted a rescued cat a month ago. "She will only come out...

I'm always on the look out for safe, natural ways to keep our beloved furries healthy and free from invading parasites. So, I was excited...

Flea, tick and mosquito season is almost upon us. We honor these insects' right to exist and feed birds, bats, fish, amphibians. etc.,...

Visits to the vet can be stressful in so many ways. First there's the car ride. Although many dogs love to ride in the car, some don't...

Burrr! Puppy it's cold outside! Snow, ice, cold , and rough terrain are just half of it. What about all the toxic chemicals on and near...