Treating Arthritis Naturally: Shockwave Therapy Arthritis affects 1 in 5 adult dogs and a growing number of cats, especially as they age. If your pet is slowing down, struggling to climb stairs, or showing signs of pain after exercise, osteoarthritis could be the cause. Common signs of arthritis in pets include: Limping or favoring one [...]
Fecal Microbiome Transplants for Dogs and Cats If your pet suffers from chronic digestive issues, allergies, or even anxiety, the solution might come from an unexpected source—a fecal microbiome transplant (FMT). While the idea may sound unusual, this cutting-edge, natural therapy is transforming the way veterinarians support gut health in dogs and cats in Fort [...]
Why Vitamin D? When it comes to your pet’s health, most owners know to keep up with vaccines, heartworm tests, and dental cleanings. But one crucial part of wellness often goes overlooked: Vitamin D levels! Vitamin D is not just a “bonus” nutrient — it’s an essential part of your pet’s immune, skeletal, and even [...]
Treating Pet Allergies Naturally As pet owners, watching our furry friends suffer from allergies can be heart-wrenching. Whether it’s from seasonal changes, food sensitivities, or environmental factors, allergies can lead to persistent itching, digestive issues, and overall discomfort! While conventional veterinary medicine often relies on medications (like Apoquel or the infamous Cytopoint injections) and steroid [...]
You can Treat Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats Naturally What is Kidney Disease? Kidney disease and kidney failure in dogs and cats are extremely common diseases in dogs and cats. The kidneys in pets function to help to filter water as well as other nutrients in the body. How do you know if your [...]
You Can Treat Dog’s Laryngeal Paralysis Naturally My dog’s bark is gone and he breathes really loudly. Is it laryngeal paralysis “lar par”? How do I know? Laryngeal Paralysis has very serious symptoms including heavy panting and difficulty breathing. Fortunately, it is possible to treat laryngeal paralysis in dogs naturally at our Fort Lauderdale clinic! [...]
What is pet insurance? Affordable pet insurance has been a deep passion of mine since before Veterinary School. I want to take this time to educate you on the importance of pet insurance for your dog or cat or dog health insurance. Pet insurance policies tend to include deductibles, copayments, and premiums. HOWEVER, unlike human [...]
Did you know that gut health of your pet affects your pet’s mental and physical health? You are what you eat as they say! Just like humans, pets benefit from nutritional supplements and a balanced, healthy diet. For example, fish oils are beneficial for your pet’s coat, cognitive function, kidney, heart, and joint health. They [...]
Infrared Imaging (Thermography) for Pets - Giving a voice to your pet! What is Infrared imaging? Infrared imaging is a non-invasive diagnostic tool used to demonstrate the distribution of temperature on the skin in order to localize areas of inflammation and pain in cats and dogs. It is often difficult to recognize signs of pain, [...]
