Muggs, the Diabetic Dog Thrives at Age 20!
Dear Dr. Carol, We had the pleasure of coming into contact with you about 2 years ago when our dog Muggs, a yorkie was about to turn 17 years old.
Gretchen’s Flowers
Here is a nice letter I received from a client: Hi Dr. Carol, So glad you like the plants and can’t wait for you to see them bloom. They are always free for you.
Picking The Perfect Puppy: Veterinarian: Carol Osborne DVM
Is a Great Dane a good fit for an elderly single woman? Can a Jack Russell Terrier be happy with little kids? Should a Rottweiler live in an apartment without a yard?
Often a person’s favorite breed may not be what’s suitable for their lifestyle, and living conditions.
From Beagles to Bassett’s, Terriers to Toys and Poodles to Puggles, prospective pet buyers are faced with the bewildering choice of hundreds of pure breed canines and a myriad of mixes.
Today pet lovers can even choose from a gallery of “Designer Dogs” or have their favorite pet cloned.
Whether adopting or buying a pet, figuring out how to make all the right choices is tough especially if kids are concerned so let’s make it a little easier.
Pet Longevity Tips for Dogs and Cats
Pet Longevity is attributed to 70% to lifestyle and 30% to genetics. Up to 90% of diseases in pets are due to the degenerative processes associated with aging.
Pet Diabetes Alert: Vetsulin Law Suit
Fellow Pet Lovers I wanted to share the latest update regarding Pet Diabetes and the Vetsulin Class Action Law Suit. The FDA has finally announced the fact that the Vetsulin Critical Need Program and Vetsulin is no longer available to treat pet diabetes in dogs or cats.
Merrick Pet Treats Recall Alert
Taffy pet chews manufactured by Merrick Pet Care have been recalled due to possible Salmonella bacterial contamination. Merrick Pet Care of Amarillo, Texas, issued the recall of Jr. Texas Taffy pet treats
Pet New Year Adventures to Explore for 2011
Fun, safe, and exciting holiday adventures to enjoy and explore for pets and their people. This New Year, almost 50% of America’s pet lovers plan to celebrate the festivities along with their 4-legged furry friends.
Holiday Hound Hair Care
Sprucing up Fido for the upcoming New Years Holiday makes your dog feel good, helps to keep your dog’s skin and hair coat healthy, eliminates mats and tangles so your dogs hair coat will insulate
Cold Weather Pet Tips for Dogs & Cats
Each year as the seasons change, outdoor temperatures drop and the snow starts to fly, it’s a good time for pet owners to refresh their Wintertime Pet Health Quotient (HQ) so their dogs and cats can all enjoy the slopes and season safely
Pet Kidney Disease : Phosphorus Binders for Dogs & Cats
Pet Products to remove Excess Phosphorus for Dogs & Cats with Kidney Disease. Aluminum hydroxide (ALOH) is currently recommended by Board Certified Veterinary Internists at the University of Davis
Pet Kidney Disease: Natural Remedies For Dogs & Cats
Natural Pet Kidney Therapy for Dogs and Cats + Homeopathic Pet Remedies for Companion Animal Kidney Disease and Pet Products to Remove Excess Phosphorus for Dogs & Cats with Kidney Disease
Antioxidants Protect Pets & Boost Immunity!
Pet antioxidants play a vital role in keep your dog and cat’s immune system strong and protecting him or her from infection and disease. Glucosamine and MSM are powerful, naturally-occurring pet antioxidants
Puppy Mill Pug Gets New Leash on Life!
Puppy Mill. Dear Dr. Carol, I wanted to update you on our dog Chloe. First of all, I want you to know that she is an absolute sweetheart!
Puppy Proofing Homes
When you bring home a new puppy, you will need to adjust your lifestyle. Expect inconvenience and plan to spend a lot of time together.
Pet Recipes for Dogs & Cats
You can prepare a homemade diet for your pet as easily as for your family. These pet recipes will help keep your family’s furry, best 4-legged companions happy and healthy.
Pet Trick or Treat Tips
Halloween pet lovers preparing to enjoy this year’s tricks and treats? Here are a few of Bone up on your Pet Halloween IQ and ensure fun for all while parading door to door this howl-a-day weekend.
Canine Chewing Solutions
Making sure that your puppy starts life out on the right paw from day one helps prevent canine behavioral problems from developing later in life.
Healthy Human Foods & Recipes Good for Pets!
Dr. Carol Osborne, a world-renowned integrative veterinarian, pet researcher and leading authority on alternative and holistic veterinary medicine
Dog Urinary Incontinence
DOG URINARY INCONTINENCE IS NOT UNCOMMON. If your housebroken dog starts having indoor URINARY accidents, a medical problem called canine urinary incontinence could be responsible.
Aluminum and Pet Kidney Failure in Dogs & Cats
Dr. Larry Nagode (DVM, Ph.D.) professor at The Ohio State University Veterinary College recommends treating pets in chronic kidney failure with phosphorus values over 6 with aluminum hydroxide binders
Pet Kidney Failure: Phosphorus Binders
Pet Kidney Disease affects thousands of dogs and cats each year. Because many pet medications offered for dogs and cats suffering with kidney failure can be confusing, and since online information
The ABC’s of Pet Kidney Health
Your pet’s kidneys serve many vital pet functions. They filter and remove toxic wastes from the body via the urine, regulate Calcium and Vitamin D levels
Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall
Blue Buffalo Dog Food Recall. After being part of the 2007 MENU Pet Food Recall, today, Monday, October 11, 2010: The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd.
Natural Pet Kidney Therapy for Dogs & Cats
What Pet Owners and Vets Can do for Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats. Fluid therapy is the single most important factor in the treatment of pet kidney disease.
Top 10 Antioxidant Rich Pet Foods
Media hype about antioxidants benefits for pets and people is swarming! Press releases dictated by pet food corporate giants warn dog and cat owners about the many dangers of feeding human food to pets, thereby protecting their bottom line
Antioxidants Defend Against Pet Aging & Disease
For the last 15 to 20 years, the word antioxidant has been part of our pet vernacular. Antioxidants are widely recognized as one of the most important weapons in our battle against pet disease.
FDA Recalls 22 Veterinary Pet Foods
Salmonella bacterial contamination has been detected in 22 veterinary pet food brands including Iams and Eukanuba pet food formulas for dogs and cats.
Hartz Recalls 75,000 Dog Beef Treats fears of Salmonella Contamination
The Food and Drug Administration reports that Hartz initiated a recall on nearly 75,000 8-ounce bags of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs.
Paaws Vitamins Pet Product is Lifesaver for Cat’s Allergy
Paaws Vitamins. I’m giving the Paaws Vitamins to my cat, Sweetie. She has been violently ill with allergies since December 2009 and we have been doctoring since then. Nothing helped significantly. I was considering putting her to “sleep” — she was beginning to suffer and I can’t have that. I spent well over $1000.00 dollars on…
Pet Cancer: Vitamins & Supplements Prove Helpful!
Pet Cancer. The Role Pet Nutritional Supplements Play in the Treatment and Management Of Pet Cancer Therapy for Dogs and Cats. Statistics run by the Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University (CSU)