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All Animals Can Benefit From Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is not only useful for dogs or horses – it can be beneficial to any animal. We asked Veterinary Physiotherapist Danielle McMahon about one of her more unusual patients – Bruno the calf who was born with a few drastic problems.
Photizo Shines its Light on Guinea Pigs and All Creatures Great and Small
Photizo can be used on all sorts of animals. Broadcaster Anna Webb interviews massage therapist Yasmin Porritt about using Photizo light therapy on her Guinea Pigs….
Stress & Urinary Issues In Cats
Restrictions during the last year may have caused stress for us all including our cats who can suffer with stress-induced conditions. Holistic Vet, Vicky Simon explains how to manage cystitis in cats suffering due to stress.
Tips to Help a New Rescue Dog
Holistic vet Vicky Simon has recently welcomed a rescue dog to her family. We asked her to tell us how he is getting on and to highlight what people need to think about when getting a rescue dog.
Daisy Part 2: We Begin our Holistic Journey
Following on from Part 1, things just plodded along with her still on steroids for the last year or so – but thankfully the vet visits were reduced. However, each time I tried to wean her off the steroids she seemed to have an issue with weakness in her joints so support and more steroids were needed. It was a vicious circle, but we were about to turn a corner with integrated veterinary care….
Rosehips
Rosehips are loved by birds and small mammals. They are also used in food and drink and in holistic healthcare for our animals and ourselves. Indeed, many of us remember having rosehip syrup to keep us fit and healthy. We asked Caroline Hearn of Hedgerow Hounds to tell us more.
Pet Euthanasia in Lockdown
Looking after your animal at the end of their life is as important as it is at any other time. We asked holistic vet Ilse Pedler for some advice on steering us through this difficult decision, especially in lockdown.
Feeding Raw Bones
Feeding raw bones can be a concern for some owners. We asked canine expert Caroline Hearn from Hedgerow Hounds to guide us through the ins and outs of feeding raw bones to your dog.
How Dried Herbs and Flowers Can Enrich Your Cat’s Life
In this article we cover why providing a herb garden (dried herbs on a blanket or towel, a form of enrichment) for your cat is a crucial piece of enrichment. You’ll learn how it can support their emotional needs and tap into their natural drive to self-medicate.
Tycho’s Tales ~ A Rescue Dog’s Holistic Journey
Tycho was found dragging himself through a ditch, with open sores on the tops of his paws and unable to move his hind end. X-rays showed no major breaks and the local vet concluded it was likely a herniated disc pressing on the spinal cord. Given pain relief and NSAIDs, a week later he was able to stand, but this became a stationary moment in his recovery. One video call between Yasmin from Yorkshire Pooches Therapies and Elisa his rescuer (Do Good Romania partnered with Lucky’s Legacy Rescue), and Tycho took a couple of wobbly steps. This boy has a chance, but it is going to take A LOT of work!
Fostering Vinnie the Elderly Rescue Cat
Vinnie was a street cat rescued later in life. His fosterer explains how she restored him to health using a nourishing diet, herbs and botanicals. Read about the adaptations she made to help him build up his strength before being well enough to move to his forever home.
Canine Health Concern
anine Health Concern (CHC) was formed in 1994 by Catherine O’Driscoll, after two of her beautiful young Golden Retrievers – Oliver and Prudence – tragically died. She asked, “Why?” and the answers that came back were sufficiently disturbing to make her feel that independent research was necessary – free from commercial bias.
Supporters’ Golden Oldies
Celebrating our Golden Oldies couldn’t be without some insight from CAM4animals supporters. So, here are some tips and fond memories of their old animals from dog, cat and horse owners along with members of the farming community.
Bec
Transformation was an understatement. To go from seriously thinking of having to make ‘that awful decision’ to getting my bouncy dog back in less than a week has no words for me.
Manor Farm Charitable Trust
Di Slaney went from having four hens in the garden to setting up a Charitable Trust providing a sanctuary for 170 farm animals with disabilities and special needs! We spoke to her about her work, especially with the elderly animals on the farm, and about her relationship with her vets and CAM practitioners.