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… Read More »Traditional 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… Read More »Kitchen Cabinet Pharmacy – Honey
The Theobromine in chocolate Halloween candy can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, tremors, seizures, racing heart, or even death in severe cases. CHAI encourages pet owners to celebrate the occasion with chocolate toxicity in mind and take common sense precautions to protect their animals.
Turmeric is a warm and pungent herb. Its repertoire of clinical actions includes: anti-inflammatory/pain relief, stimulant, tonic, anthelmintic (dewormer), antioxidant, anti-platelet, liver-protective, anti-cancer, and cholesterol reducing properties.
Rubber bands. Towels. Corn cobs. A toy superhero. Gorilla glue. Pacifiers. A pair of sandals.I could go on and on about the items we have… Read More »Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies – When Good Dogs Eat Bad Things
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… Read More »Euthanasia: 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… Read More »Why 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… Read More »Over 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,… Read More »An 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… Read More »The Canine Prostate: Function and Dysfunction
