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Integrative Care of Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats and Dogs
Supporting kidney disease with a holistic approach I find so rewarding, often extending patient health spans with increased quality of...

Conservative Care IVVD Owners Handout
This post is intended as a handout to my clients for home care with their dog with management of IVDD (intervertebral disc disease). It...


Preventative care for IVDD in Dashunds
Dashunds are one of the most common breeds that I see in my practice. Unfortunately it is often because they have experienced paralysis...

Biomechanics in feline heart failure management
I first met Lulu over 10 years ago when I was called for a home visit vaccination (back when I still ran a full service home visit...

Can biomechanics affect cognitive function in dogs and cats?
Did you know 14 - 22% of dogs over 8 years old are at risk of canine dementia? Cognitive dysfunction in dogs may look like a decline in...


Aaliyah and her recurrent UTI’s
Aaliyah has had some irritating issues since she was a puppy. She had a number of bouts of urinary tract infections that needed to be...


Holistic Veterinary Cancer Care
Integrative veterinary care has a lot of offer with both cancer prevention and management. Prevention is always better than cure with...

Zara and her one sided itch
I recently saw 4 year old Zara for a general integrative consultation. Zara had been biting at her left flank for about a year. Her owner...


Nails and pet biomechanics
Keeping your dogs nails trimmed is essential for good posture and movement in dogs. In many medium to larger breed dogs this isn't too...


Owner selfcare and pet wellbeing
This blog in inspired by a few of my recent clients but I've seen it play out over many years. I'm so thankful everyday for the gorgeous...


Integrative Care of Sid's Mast Cell Tumour
Holistic and integrative treatment of canine mast cell tumour.


Old dogs and slippery floors: 4 ways to improve traction
Old dogs and slippery floors is a terrible combination. Wood, polished concrete and tiles are often very difficult for many old dogs to...

Aftercare notes for your pet following biomechanical treatment
This article is intended as a handout to my clients following a biomechanical and acupuncture consultation I hope your pet enjoyed their...

Iliopsoas strain in dogs
Iliopsoas is the name for the iliacus muscle and psoas major muscles together. Iliacus arises from the wing of illium of the pelvis, and...


Your Pet Massage Prescription
This article is intended as a handout to my clients after their consultation. I will often leave owners with a massage 'prescription' to...


Exercise and the older dog
We all know that exercise if vital to good health. Exercise promotes blood flow to the tissues, drainage of lymph, improved mental acuity...

7 ways to improve digestion in your pet
You might be feeding your pet a great diet. Full of good quality proteins, minerals and anti-oxidants. The adage goes 'you are what you...


Diego and his standing wees
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Diego for his puppy check. He won my heart. Such a little gentleman. When asking his owner how he...

Macey, Reverse Sneezing and Biomechanical Treatment
Macey has been having issues with reverse sneezing about six times daily for the past 4 years. It happens especially when she is excited...


Bone broth for pets: benefits and recipe
There are multiple benefits of bone broth. Picking just a few benefits: bone broth contains collagen proteins which can help to repair our c
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