Health Solutions
Allergies
Most allergies fall into two categories: food or environmental. Elimination is often the easiest way to determine an allergic situation. By eliminating or changing a food or environmental situation, we can often arrive at relief. We will work with you to find a good solution to provide relief for allergy symptoms.
Proper flea control is crucial when trying to control itching and biting. We’ve asked our holisitic veterinarian and he still recommends topical treatment like Frontline or Advantix. There are other holistic remedies, but truthfully, they just don’t work as well. Nobody wants fleas....especially your dog.
Skin Conditions
Probably the most common problem we see in pets is dry or itchy/flaky coat. It’s miserable for the pet. Finding a food that can alleviate symptoms is the first choice. Additionally, salmon oil (daily pump onto their food) is a great way to add Omega 3 & 6 (?) to their diet. Soothing oatmeal or tea tree shampoo can also help with itchy coats. We also offer some topical applications that can offer some relief.
Renal Issues
Kidney issues are most common in cats, but are a problem for dogs as well. Preventive measures are important to make sure the kidneys are functioning at their best before problems arise.
Joint Issues
Larger dogs and older dogs are prone to joint issues. Joint issues can be helped by several options. Maintaining a healthy weight is the BEST option for preventing joint pain in your pet. Just like humans, the more weight on their joints, the more pain they must endure. Help them by working to get them to a healthy weight. Glucosamine chondroitin and hyraluronic acid show good results in alleviating joint pain. We offer supplements and treats with joint help.
One recommendation for larger breeds is to start them off with a food specially formulated for large breeds.