Animal Alternatives Holistic Health Care

26/04/2025

Happy World Veterinary Day from all of us at AHVMA!

26/03/2025

Getting Ready to Come Out of Hiatus
Once the details are in place I will post them ☮️💟☯️

15/02/2025

Chocoholics be alert !
Your canine companion should not be allowed to indulge.

A box of chocolates is the perfect gift for your loved one, but it can be deadly for your pet. Learn about chocolate poisoning, and keep your four-footed friends out of the candy bowl. Read more: https://mrkmnls.co/3uzIB9M

15/02/2025

Or seek integrative veterinary care and avoid unnecessary and potentially harmful procedures & toxins.

My cat: Always a baby.

14/02/2025

Stagnant water and warm temperatures can create this danger to your canine companion. It is a devastating disease. Be careful.

A rare fungal infection called pythiosis has killed at least four dogs in the past month in Sarasota and Manatee counties, Fla. The infection, caused by the aquatic mold Pythium insidiosum, which thrives in stagnant water, affects the skin and gastrointestinal tract, and it is difficult to treat. Ve...

03/12/2024

Wow! They are coming up with some really marvelous ways to help healing. When I first started my veterinary career I did not have these options. Makes me want to go back into practice
🐶🐱🦅🦉🪱🐢🦄

Ulcerative keratitis remains a significant challenge in veterinary ophthalmology, affecting numerous companion animals. These painful corneal defects, whether melting or indolent, traditionally re…

03/11/2024

Some people will say, “It’s just a dog,” but it’s not just a dog. A dog becomes your best friend, the one who’s always there when everyone else is too busy. They’re the comfort when life gets hard, the one who sits with you in your lowest moments without asking for anything in return. They’re the companion who makes you laugh after a long day, even when you don’t feel like smiling.

Your dog becomes your protector, always alert, always ready to keep you safe, even when you don’t realize it. They’re your walking partner, your daily reminder to step outside and breathe when the world feels overwhelming. They’re the keeper of your secrets, sitting by your side while you vent about things no one else will hear.

A dog can become your family, the constant in a world that changes too fast. They’re not just there for the good times, but for the moments when everything feels like it’s falling apart. They’re the one who looks at you with love, no matter what kind of day you’ve had. It’s never just a dog—it’s a piece of your heart, your companion in ways that words can never fully capture.

R.M. Drake 🍂

Artist Credit : Lucy Almey Bird

22/10/2024

Xylitol gum may be good for your gums, but it is not for canine consumption. And there are many products out there with xylitol and now there are calling it birch sugar. NEVER let your dog eat anything with Xylitol in it.

02/05/2024

“Dogs die. But dogs live, too. Right up until they die, they live. They live brave, beautiful lives. They protect their families. And love us. And make our lives a little brighter. And they don't waste time being afraid of tomorrow.”
Dan Gemeinhart - The Honest Truth.

Artist: Jim Warren

31/01/2024

Good boy ! You've done done you duty in the right place 😉

06/01/2024

As an integrative veterinarian I agree with most of what this chart presents.
Ii & Nn - do have alternatives.

There's a lot to learn about heartworms!

06/01/2024

It's National Bird Day! Thinking about bringing home a pet bird? Save this overview. For more, visit: https://mrkmnls.co/44H37Sl