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…
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Why Can't Fido Have Chocolate?

Why is Chocolate Poisonous for Your Dog? Chocolate – is there anything better on the planet? It’s such a powerful force that kids will inhale the broccoli on their dinner plate so that they can prepare for dessert. Your dog loves chocolate…
diabetes
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Diabetic Neuropathy in Pets

With diabetes becoming ever more common in our furry friends, it’s no wonder that we are seeing an increasing number of animals with more severe complications from this condition. What I’d like to discuss today is diabetic neuropathy. What…
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The Pro-Arthritis Inflammatory Diet

Carbohydrates have been shown to be highly inflammatory, so why then are these specialized arthritis diets filled with them? This is a question I find myself asking time and time again. Excessive carbohydrates lead to increased inflammation…
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People Food and Our Overweight Pets

Overweight animals are 99% of the time their humans fault. Let's take a moment and examine why...Feeding human food to our pets. We’re all guilty of it, a little chicken here, some potato chips there, a bit of scrambled egg in the morning.…
Pet Treat Options
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Adding Variety to Your Treat Options

Obesity - not only has this become an epidemic in humans but also in our animals. One of the biggest issues I’ve come across working with animals is simply how easy it is for them to get far too chunky. Our pets are entirely dependent on us…
Homemade Bone Broth for Health
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Homemade Bone Broth for Health!

Not only is she a naturopath-to-be, Erica is also a great home cook. Beyond the standards cupcakes, lasagnas, and bon-bons, Erica makes a mean bone broth. You may be wondering what on earth is a bone broth and why is it so very important…
Rotating Your Pet's Food
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Rotating Your Pet's Food, The Why Behind It & How To Do It!

Ever wondered if your animal is sick and tired of the same thing everyday? Whether that means kibble every meal or raw chicken, the same food can definitely get a little boring, not only to the tastebuds but also to the body. Imagine if…
Transitioning Your Cat To A RAW Diet
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Goat's Milk & It's Many Advantages

Ever seen an older cartoon with a cat lapping up milk? I often wonder if that was a bowl of goat's milk now that all of my animals are hooked. Raw goat's milk has an amazing amount of nutrients and can satisfy more daily requirements than even…
Veggies For Animals
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Don't Forget Your Veggies...Especially For Fido!

For years there's been a debate on whether or not animals need a supplemental amount of roughage in the diet. We here at AAC give two huge paws and hooves up to vegetables and encourage all clients to hand down some carrots and apples when their…
Transitioning Your Cat To A RAW Diet
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Transitioning Your Cat To A RAW Diet

Ever been curious on how to get your fussy kitty to switch to a raw diet? Our residential blogger of Handi-Cat Melanie Lusnak was certainly curious and decided to bust out the big guns and ask WWJTD (What would Jill Tack do?). See what she suggested…