Happy New Year my amazing Dog Lovers! Here is a piece I wrote for you to make 2021 a great year! Wishing you and your dogs love, health, happiness and a COVID-free year!

It has been a challenging year for most of us, and many people are looking towards 2021 with hope and anticipation. In this blog I share my thoughts on the year, why many people turned to dogs and also a story of two mice that I hope you enjoy.

I find it so beautiful when the most unlikely events occur. It is as if the universe talked to us in a mysterious way and that there was a true connection between this and "the other" world.

Since Pax came on the scene and flooded our lives with unbound and sometimes “untamed” happiness, some of you have been asking how different Pax and Skai are. I thought it would be fun for me to share about some of the similarities and differences between my two dogs, I...

We all want our dogs to live happy long lives, but do we always make the right choices when it comes to their health? Does it all come down to a matter of good or bad luck?

Here is why I love being “an undercover agent” and why failures can lead to success in health and in life. All you need is a little courage, persistence, and an open mind. 

In our home, all the food we give to Pax is food we can eat as well. He loves this recipe and I am sure your dog will too. Give it a try!

An interview with Monkey's House, a holistic sanctuary for senior dogs located on a small farm in New Jersey, USA. Monkey's House is a special animal rescue organization we’ve supported over the last couple of years that was founded by life long animal lovers, Michele and Jeff Allen.

Everyone has their own perspective on things and their own world view, and this helps determine the choices we make each day. Read on to find out what this has to do with your dog's health. 

Are you a good gift-giver, receiver, or both? Gift-giving and receiving can be a contentious topic for many people, which made me ponder the pros and cons of giving gifts, and the ways humans and dogs differ when it comes to gift-giving and receiving.

I came across something called the Good Country Index, and it got me thinking about what makes a company good? Find out where your country ranks on the Good Country Index, and learn about my criteria for a Good Company Index.

Don't miss two new videos with my friend and colleague Dr. Eva Furnschuss (a holistic vet from Austria). We chat about life, dogs, health and friendship. Also, read about my visit to a concentration camp and why I believe it would be a good idea for everyone to visit, if possible.

Are you able to take your dog along with you when you travel? If not, what is the best option for your dog's care while you're away?

A recent mountain hike I did with Pax had a truly healing effect on us. Getting out of the city together and experiencing the beauty and freedom of nature has an indisputable uplifting effect, but today was even more exceptional because I had a vision of how dogs could be freer. 

Here is an upside down piece of helpful info on "summer do's and don'ts for dogs" to keep them safe and out of the emergency room.

Normally, I would thank you for looking after your dogs, but this time, please hug your dogs for me and thank them for looking after you. This crisis is far from over and we all have our own challenges. There are many ways to respond to a crisis, be it natural or...

Do your best not to fall into the spiral of hopeless thoughts. We may not always be successful, but it is always worth trying. The biggest growth happens during challenging times and crisis. To keep your spirits up, I have recorded a video with a recipe for A HEALTHY TREAT...

I wake up every morning thinking this was all just a bad dream. The presence of dogs is even more important than before, they cheer us up and keep us company. Many seniors are now solely dependant upon the companionship of dogs, because they have to live in self-isolation. It is no...

Lately, I have been pondering why most questions and dog health inquiries we receive come in the following form: Do you have something for hotspots? My dog was diagnosed with kidney disease, what supplement do you have for that? Do you have a supplement for allergies? I need a supplement to stop my...

A playful parody on holiday safety for dogs, highlighting what not to do. Dr. Peter Dobias humorously emphasizes the importance of avoiding toxic foods, hazards, and poor choices during the festive season to ensure a joyful and emergency-free holiday with our furry companions.

A healthy way to travel with dogs Today I am writing on a train with sweet little Pax at my feet, snoozing away after running a few errands in Prague. Perhaps you are wondering why I am not taking the North American approach of driving; taking trains in Europe is...

Do you believe in some sort of mysterious force that sometimes puts you in the right place at the right time? In early spring, I connected with two very like-minded people, Victoria and JC, who live with three beautiful huskies, Tidus, Yuna, and Kimahri, otherwise known as the Husky Squad. We...

One of the most common questions lately has been how I train Pax, and how is it that he is such an unusually well-behaved pup. First, I don’t want you to fall for the illusion that he doesn’t get in trouble. He loves to chew on shoes and is drawn...

Our digestive system is part of a much larger picture than just processing food and nutrients. In fact, 80% of the immune system function resides in the gut. This means that your dog’s digestion and the food you feed is directly related to his or her disease and cancer resilience,...

Experience Pax's exciting first day with us as he joins our pack on a spontaneous road trip. Watch the heartwarming video of his outings and see how well he adjusts. Stay tuned for more videos on puppy care and training. Pax has brought immense joy to our lives.

A few months ago, I mentioned an interview I did with Greg Mahle of Rescue Road Trips. Greg has spent the past thirteen years driving 4,200 miles round trip every couple of weeks rescuing over 50,000 dogs from kill shelters in the Southern United States. 

This morning, I was wide awake at 5 A.M. which was the right time for venturing out in the sleepy streets of Prague. The light was perfect, and I really enjoyed the mystery of not knowing what was to come. Observing the canvas of life through the camera lens is...

I am so happy to let you know that last weekend, my partner, my niece and I met our new puppy! He was born on May 27th, (I am born on Jan 27th ;-) and we found him through the joint efforts of, you, our community, right here in a...

I have been thinking of how important travel of any kind is to growing and learning. I often recall Paolo Coelho’s book,The Alchemist, where the main character travels around the world to learn life lessons while looking for a treasure. Eventually, he returns home, only to find what he was...

No one wants their dog to suffer scars and infections from a simple wound. Find out a few surprising ways to help your dog’s healing process go faster, heal better and prevent scars.

Do you believe that we receive what we put out into the universe or what we need to learn? Life sometimes does not seem fair but I love to see how people overcome serious challenges and become much "better at life."

I know this may sound ridiculous but there are two fields that still use complicated and hard to understand language: medicine and law. Perhaps because of my grandfather’s comments, I have always questioned the necessity of this “linguistic” barrier and wondered what the reasons are. Here are 4 reasons I...

No matter where you live and how far you can or want to go, do not wait to take your dog and those you love for an adventure. It does not need to be far. Life is not a mosaic of what material gifts we give and get. It is a...

Naturally, most of us ask the nagging question, “Why?”. In the veterinary practice, people ask “Why?” when their dog gets sick. Usually, they hope to get a simple answer that points to one or two reasons why their dog’s problem happened. The challenge is that the answer is rarely this...

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...

The current bylaws and regulations have a detrimental effect on veterinarians’ ability to freely use safe, non-conventional drug-free methods that work. Under the college regulations, veterinarians are not allowed to invent a product, connect their name with a product, or share reviews and feedback on a product's website. This effectively disqualifies any...

Dog lovers should be patient like moths on a lake and educate themselves on their dog's health issues all the while trying different natural techniques.

I can't believe I missed the most important one! A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about four characteristics that dogs are better at than people. Some of you reminded me to mention the fifth and very important quality of dogs that definitely deserves to be on the list.

Learn about the five traits that dogs are better at than humans and why following in our dogs’ footsteps can help us solve communication and relationship challenges with other people.

Learning how to form a culture of excellent communication within our company has been a challenge, especially given the fact that there are now about 20 people on our team. However, it can be done and I'd like to share what I've learned from my company about effective communication with...

Discover what personality traits will help you keep your dog healthy. See which one of these three dog lover types you belong to. See how a vet sees his clients and how it helps to get a dog healthier.

A complete guide for a holistic approach to treatment and prevention of this serious life-threatening disease. Essential info for you and other dog lovers.                   

Have you lost a dog and still felt their presence? If you’ve ever wondered if there is an afterlife for dogs you’ll want to read this article.

Research confirms that most dogs that do not receive full spectrum minerals and vitamins are depleted in essential nutrients.  Find out what is missing in your dog's diet and save hundreds of dollars on vet care by preventing health problems from happening.  

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...