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….
Photizo Shines its Light on Guinea Pigs and All Creatures Great and Small
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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.
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.