Sammy & Snickers

Sammy & Snickers, Where The Tales Begin

Allow us to introduce ourselves, we are Sammy and Snickers, two members of the Cole household and the best looking by far. We are here to tell you some stories our mom has been sharing with us about some of her patients. Now we will do…
Essential Oils For Pets
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Essential Oils For People & Pets

Essential oils have become quite popular with people and as such their fur babies may be getting second hand benefits through the house diffuser. If you're interested in adding an essential oil into your pets regimen, there are a lot of…
Braces & Chiropractic
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Braces & Chiropractic: An Unsuspected Commonality

I know it seems a touch strange to compare chiropractic care to dental care, but bear with me; soon you’ll be able to see the connection. Something I run into a lot when it comes to chiropractic is the statement “once you start seeing…
TMJ In Dogs
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TMJ Disorders & What To Do About Them!

The temporomandibular joint is one of the most unique joints in both man and animal. It is a hinge joint that experiences different sets of movement depending on the species. For example, canines have a TMJ that can move side to side, …
The Science Behind Seizures
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The Science Behind Seizures

A seizure can be a very scary thing. For the most part, it’s a disorder surrounded by several unknowns. Diagnosing a seizure disorder is usually a process of elimination rather than a definitive diagnosis. Through a battery of tests, …
Alternative Options For Luxating Patella
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Alternative Options For Luxating Patella

What exactly is a luxating patella? A luxating patella is known as a “floating kneecap”, and I often liken it to the disease Osgood Schlatters in people. Though the process by which it occurs may differ, the actual movement of the…
Senior Dog Tips
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Senior Dog Tips

Rachel Witucki is one of our Pet Beastro correspondents. This month she's decided to do a piece on older dogs, seeing as November is adopt a senior animal month! There are some wonderful tips in her article that should absolutely be tried…
First Aid For Your Furry Friend
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First Aid For Your Furry Friend!

Ever wondered if there's a way to prepare for disaster with your animal? I know I have. Having a puppy has made me even more aware of how necessary it is to have certain things on hand at home in case of emergency. From bug bites to bee stings…
Nothing Is Guaranteed
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In Life, Nothing Is Guaranteed

There are no guarantees in life - isn't that the truth? I've been thinking about this a lot lately and keep coming to the same conclusion. As much as I'd like to be able to guarantee a certain outcome, in life you just can't do that. The…
Building Immunity
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Building Immunity

Lately there's been a great deal of discussion regarding animals that consistently get sick. Most of the blame has been put on the weather and allergies, however, that doesn't explain why only certain animals are affected. Much like…
Essential Oils
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Essential Oils, The Natural Healers

In any field of healthcare, it is necessary to recognize that the road to optimal health is not always straightforward. Along the way you will find that different routes work for different animals, and that combining various modalities…