Today, my intention is to touch on the topic of drug companies and their role in the current healthcare system. Rarely do I look at a situation from their point of view, but today, I decided to do exactly that. For some of you, it may even look like I...

Last weekend I was on a plane and I saw passengers in the seat beside me popping pills like they were peanuts! It prompted me to write this article on drugs and drug interactions. This article could help save your dog from unnecessary suffering in the long run. 

You often get what you pay for and drugs are no exception. The quick and cheap fix often only causes more problems in the long run. I am sharing my 6 natural treatments for inflammation that last longer than commonly used drugs and avoid the side-effects.

When it comes to using heartworm prevention for your dog, ultimately you have to make your own decision.  Here are suggested heartworm treatment protocols based on where you live along with up to date maps with case incidences.

Is it really necessary to give your dog monthly drugs for heartworm prevention?  Find out if your dog is at risk and why some veterinarians recommend monthly treatment even when it's not needed.

Read about disease prevention vs. overmedication and join this discussion about how we handle the gift of health and what we can do better.

Dogs want us to take them off drugs… Most of us start the first year of vet school with big ideas to become the James Herriot’s of our towns and villages and be the magicians of miraculous recoveries. This noble goal is often followed by a sobering wake-up call that...