Natural Care for Farm Animals and Pets: A Veterinarian BlogNatural Care for Farm Animals and Pets: A Veterinarian Blog

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Natural Care for Farm Animals and Pets: A Veterinarian Blog

Hi, my name is Risa, and I have worked as an herbalist for decades. I love natural approaches to healthcare, and I don't think that ideology has to be restricted to myself. Instead, I also like to embrace it for my animals as well. I have several beloved "pets" who are really more like family to me as well as some chickens, two goats and a pig on my land. This blog takes everything I have learned first hand as an animal owner, and it blends it with tips and ideas I have gleaned from research and interviews. If you have questions on natural animal healthcare or veterinarian care in general, please read and explore. Enjoy!

Feline Dementia is Becoming More Common: Watch Out for These Five Signs in Your Cat

30 November 2016
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Feline dementia certainly seems to be on the rise, with researchers from the University of Edinburgh suggesting that around one in ten cats has developed the condition to some degree. Their studies led them to estimate that around half of all cats over 15 years of age and a quarter aged from 11 to 14 years are suffering from some form of dementia. It was once rare for cats to live to such an age, but indoor lifestyles and better veterinary care are making it possible for cats to live long enough for dementia to become a more prevalent issue. Read More 

Could Your Dog Have Ear Mites?

27 July 2016
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Ear mites can cause your dog a great deal of discomfort and they're highly contagious. Your dog only has to have contact with an infected dog to wind up with these parasitic mites taking up residence in their ears. The most common type of ear mites found in dogs is otodectes mites. These tiny mites can live just under the surface of the skin and leave your dog's ears feeling very itchy. Read More 

Cataracts In Cats Explained

27 July 2016
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A cataract occurs when the protein in the lens of the eye is damaged and begins to clump together. When this happens, light can't reach the back of the eye, which is where images are processed. The classic sign of a cataract is an opaque lens, but in the early stage of a cataract developing, the lens may appear clear. As cataracts develop, your cat's vision will deteriorate, and untreated cataracts can leave your cat completely blind. Read More 

Gum Disease In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment Options

20 June 2016
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Gum disease can occur when plaque is allowed to build up on your dog's teeth. Plaque can form quickly when your dog has too much bacteria in their mouth, as plaque is formed when bacteria and food debris bind together. Plaque is recognised as a foreign invader by your dog's immune system, so their white blood cells set out to attack the plaque. However, this can cause the bacteria to retaliate by releasing enzymes that can damage the gum tissue. Read More 

Pet Vaccination: Three Critical Core Vaccines for Your Dog

7 April 2016
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Pet vaccination is an important process to consider after adopting a dog. The vaccines are designed to protect the dogs from diverse life-threatening diseases. Moreover, this will protect you from illnesses that can be communicated between canines and humans. The vaccination process is normally safe and will ensure that your dog achieves a long and comfortable life. Basically, the veterinarian will introduce a small harmless quantity of the disease into the dog, and this will trigger the natural immune system to produce disease-fighting cells. Read More