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Everyone knows that nutrition is a vital part of whole body health. At CHAI, we discuss nutrition at every appointment, since what an animal eats directly influences their overall health and ability to respond to treatment. Veterinarians trained in traditional Chinese veterinary medicine techniques can use specific foods to help their patients. Food therapy is … Read moreTraditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine – Food Therapy Basics

Honey has a long medicinal history. The ancient Egyptians not only made offerings of honey to their gods, they also used it as an embalming fluid and a dressing for wounds. On that last point, at least, they were on to something.Today, many people swarm to honey for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, evidence of … Read moreKitchen Cabinet Pharmacy – Honey

With Halloween just around the corner, vets know the odds of seeing some really *scary* cases increases exponentially. What can cause a medical nightmare this time of year? Anyone whose Labrador has ever stolen their Halloween candy haul will tell you. In this blog, we explain why chocolate is toxic to pets.Chocolate ToxicityEveryone who has … Read moreThis Halloween, Remember Chocolate is Toxic to Pets

Turmeric has been used in Asia for thousands of years. It was first used as a dye, and then later for its medicinal properties. The name of the genus, Curcuma, is from an Arabic name of both saffron and turmeric.Turmeric is a warm and pungent herb. Its repertoire of clinical actions includes: anti-inflammatory/pain relief, stimulant, … Read moreVeterinary Uses for Turmeric Herb

No one likes to discuss euthanasia. It is a difficult, but necessary, part of veterinary medicine and, by far, the one that weighs the heaviest on the heart of both the owner and the veterinarian.From the perspective of the veterinarian, you have to admit first to yourself that there is nothing further that you can … Read moreEuthanasia: The Decision, The Guilt, The Gift

I grew up in a climate that had long, cold, snow-covered winters.  While I am not suggesting that I found that situation enjoyable, it did tend to prevent situations like I faced this past January, where I spent several intense, moments trying to destroy the blood sucking pest that had somehow gotten into my home. … Read moreWhy Heartworm Prevention is So Important

Seeing your pet in pain is difficult. Sometimes you know that they have just over-played or that they have arthritis pain only when the weather gets colder. Taking them to the vet for minor aches and pains sometimes feels like both a waste of money and a lot of hassle. You have to make an … Read moreOver The Counter Pain Medication and Your Pet

Here is a look at a day in the life of a Veterinary Assistant… 8:00 AM – Clock in to the sound of ringing phones. Answer phones, make appointments, start a load of leftover laundry from yesterday. Begin the process of calling to check the status of patients who were very ill over the past … Read moreAn Average Day as a Veterinary Assistant

Prince, a 7 year-old unneutered German Shepherd, was not feeling his best. He’d been having trouble urinating more than small amounts at a time for a couple of days. He’d had an accident in the house, which was very unlike him. And sometimes he leaked a little urine while lying down. On physical exam, Prince’s … Read moreThe Canine Prostate: Function and Dysfunction