Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine – Food Therapy Basics
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… Read more
Kitchen Cabinet Pharmacy – Honey
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… Read more
This Halloween, Remember Chocolate is Toxic to Pets
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… Read more
Veterinary Uses for Turmeric Herb
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,… Read more
Euthanasia: The Decision, The Guilt, The Gift
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… Read more
Why Heartworm Prevention is So Important
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… Read more
Over The Counter Pain Medication and Your Pet
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… Read more
An Average Day as a Veterinary Assistant
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… Read more
The Canine Prostate: Function and Dysfunction
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… Read more