We asked vet Vicky Simon to tell us about Hamish the rescue lurcher who came to her with a spinal tumour and not a great prognosis.
Hamish and his Spinal Tumour
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Looking after your Animals in Winter
Harsh winter conditions can cause problems for our animals.
To help keep them safe and healthy when the temperature drops and the snow arrives, we asked our supporters to give us tips for looking after your animals in winter.
Peaks for Paws: Helping Ex Service Dogs
How did the arrival of a boisterous German Shepherd Dog with hip dysplasia end up in a 200km Ultra Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge to raise money for Hero Paws and help the ex service dogs they look after? This blog looks at the immense problems ex service dogs can face when they get to the end of their working life through the experienced eyes of the charity Hero Paws. These dogs are heroes. Many have saved lives or kept us safe. They need a secure and safe life on civvy street.
It also highlights how German Shepherd Kane, who arrived in his new home in pain and a bit bewildered, was transformed by integrative vet care and able to step up to a huge walking challenge.
Fireworks: Tips for Terrified Dogs
Many animal owners and guardians dread the onset of firework season whether it’s Bonfire Night, New Year’s Eve or random celebrations. There are many things you can do to help prepare your dog – or any other animal – and enable them to cope with these potentially traumatic situations. We asked canine behaviourist Julie Moss to tell us more. This article largely relates to dogs, but a lot of information is applicable to any animal that is distressed by fireworks.
The Magic of Christmas
The Christmas story – in common with similar tales from around the world – is full of hope and healing, and the bond we have with animals shines though…..
Pet-Trailing and its Role in Holistic Vet Care
We asked leading integrative vet Beatrice Milleder to tell us how Man-Trailing or Pet-Trailing plays a key role in the health and wellbeing of her trailing dogs and the overall role holistic treatment plays in keeping trailing dogs fit.
The Complete Book of Cat and Dog Health by Lise Hansen DVM ~ Book Review by Morag Sutherland
There is so much information made available about diseases and illnesses in our pets, but much less about how to maintain their health. Lise had me hooked very early on with the statement: “Being healthy means so much more than simply not being ill”. Canine behaviourist and nutritionist Morag Sutherland reviews this book written by an integrated vet qualified in CAM treatments including homeopathy.It is a complete and comprehensive guide to health care for cats and dogs, providing invaluable advice on essential aspects of care such as diet and vaccinations, as well as a guide to holistic treatments.
Henry
An audio testimonial from Glen about Henry, his Yorkshire Terrier who was diagnosed with third stage kidney disease.
Glen is incredibly grateful to the holistic vet who used homeopathy and was able to ease Henry back to a good quality of life.
Jimi’s Tale
We are celebrating holistic veterinary care and the added benefit of having access to CAM as well as conventional treatments. To mark CAM4animals’ third anniversary, we asked Teresa Bacon to tell us about Jimi, her rescue dog, and how integrated veterinary care made a significant difference to his life.