Not all Acupuncture treatments are created equal. Effective acupuncture treatments are the result of more than completing a certification course that teaches you where to place some needles. Effective traditional Chinese veterinary acupuncture requires understanding the flow of qi energy in the pet’s body, recognizing restricted areas and knowing how to address those areas without … Read moreKnow Your Acupuncturist
In the veterinary world there is one disease that weighs heavier on our minds more than any others: Rabies. This may be due in part to the highly visual aspect of the disease, or the severity of the symptoms, or the fact that it can be transmitted to humans. While this fatal disease is still … Read moreRabies: Deadly but Preventable
If you’ve read our blog, “What’s Wrong with Kibble” you have learned all of the reasons why feeding awidely available dry kibble is bad for your pet and you’re here because you want to learn more. Let’slook at the alternatives that are widely available which are not the typical bag of super processed kibble. As … Read moreSpecies Appropriate Diets
Before you Google, “what is the perfect food for my pet” please understand that there is a lot of well-intended misinformation out there. What works for your neighbor’s pet may not be what is appropriate for your pet. What helped your friend’s pet who has the same medical condition as your pet may not be … Read moreWhat’s Wrong With Kibble?
Our mission statement and slogan has always been Happy, Healthy, Holistic Pets. Our goal is to keep you from ever having to hear a cancer diagnosis. Our favorite stories are of the pets whose course we have been able to direct toward health and away from disease. Those include the many puppies and kittens who … Read moreUnderstanding Cancer
As pet owners, we all want to give our beloved cats and dogs the best nutrition we can. Luckily, there is much new information now as to how nutrition is used as medicine. Hippocrates quote “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” is the simplest way to say you are what you … Read moreUnderstanding Food and Treat Labels
There are lots of guides out there on plants that are bad or even poisonous for your dog. But what about the ones that can have actual health benefits? Create a holistic, healthy herb garden right here in Chattanooga, with our guide to some of the best plants for your pet.Before you start buying barley … Read morePlants For Your Garden That Are Good For Your Dog
Arthritis is the number one cause of lameness in dogs, and as such, it is diagnosed so often that the word has become a part of everyday language, requiring no explanation for what it actually means for you pet. With that familiarity, there is sometimes a loss of a true understanding of what is happening … Read moreArthritis, Joints and a Healthy Future
Today, I want to talk about a subject that makes a lot of people, even medical professionals, uncomfortable. It’s something that our society has made such a forbidden, never-to-be-spoke of topic that it can be difficult to get the information that is vital to keeping our furry loved ones healthy and functional. I want to … Read moreMaintaining Healthy Weight for Pets
Doctors at CHAI have been using Assisi Loop therapy in patient treatment plans for the past two years. What is an Assisi Loop? How does it work? What conditions can it treat? Read on for more information.In veterinary medicine, Assisi devices have been used to treat arthritis, tendonitis, laminitis and other known inflammatory conditions. Assisi … Read moreVeterinary Technology Trend: Assisi Loop
