Ask a conventional veterinarian what to do about your pet’s ear infection, and you’ll likely learn about antibiotics and other drugs directed specifically at the ear. Naturopathic healing, on the other hand, views ear infections as evidence of an underlying problem and treats them as such.

If your dog has chronic health issues, visit your veterinarian to eliminate possible medical causes. But if your gassy dog is in otherwise good health, Rule says it may be time to look to his diet. Here are a few natural remedies to try if your dog gets into something he shouldn’t or while transitioning to less gassy dinners and treats.

When you’re whipping up dinner for your pup, you must first figure out which ingredients to combine. .Dogs are active beings, so in addition to human-grade ingredients, they usually require supplements.

Veterinarians who are willing to work with individual clients to provide pet hospice at home can help train owners to deal with many of the day'to'day tasks that make caring for a dying pet so difficult.

The number of advanced treatments and therapies for sick pets has grown. The bad? So has the cost of care. More and more pet owners are buying insurance to help defray the expense of catastrophic illnesses like cancer. But is it worth the money?

Our sheltie contracted Lyme disease last summer. Antibiotics worked initially but she’s had two relapses. Are there any alternative therapies that might help? While your dog is taking the drugs, give her a probiotic, such as acidophilus or lactobacillus, to keep her intestinal bacteria in balance.

For a dog whose seizures happen less than twice a month, it‘s probably okay to hold off on medication and explore some alternatives. Read on for more information on dog's epileptic seizures.

During the holidays when we have lots of people visiting, our dogs and cats both get very anxious. How can you help them stay calm? Read on to find out the solution to make anxious pets calm down.

chiropractic can help dogs heal from traumatic injury as well as chronic conditions like back pain, hip dysplasia, and stiffness. If you’ve ever had a chiropractic adjustment, you’re probably wondering, What dog in the world would tolerate that kind of manhandling (in this case, doghandling)? Read on to find out the answer.

What can you do about your cat's failing kidneys? In cats, kidney failure is often less dire than it sounds; many felines with this diagnosis live healthy lives for years, especially if you support them with both natural and conventional therapies.

If the diarrhea persists longer than 24 hours, and he’s not acting like himself and not interested in eating or drinking, something more serious, such as a parasite, may be to blame. Take his temperature with a digital rectal thermometer—not much fun for you or your pup. Normal dog temp is 101 to 102.5 degrees, so if it’s over 103, seek professional care.

You have a cat and you feed it everyday with the food provided by some pet food supplier. But besides the cat foods, what do you know about cat's healthy diet? Here are 5 easy ways to keep kitty healthy.

It provides non-weight-bearing exercise and promotes deep relaxation. (Caninewatertherapy.com lists pools nationwide where you and your dog can work with a trained therapist.) But even a gentle swim at the local pond can be good for Vinnie's sore joints as long as the water isn't too cold. But don't overdo it.

While PBDEs and PFCs have been banned in many parts of Europe, they are still widely used in North America. But Naidenko says she has hope. “Now that we have this information, we can work toward manufacturing reform and better regulation.”

Dogs with this kind of problem respond well to flower essences—tinctures made from the blossoms of flowering plants—or medicinal herbs, both of which can act upon the emotions.