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Several recent issues of The Stafford Knot publication included wonderfully creative recipes for your Stafford. These treat recipes have been tested by several of our team members and were hand selected or created by our staff member Melanie Sinclair. Some of them iclude Birthday Cake, Liver Cake, Turkey and Stuffing and Seasons Eatings …
There is no single test to diagnose Cushings disease. The history, physical exam, and results of initial blood and urine tests often provide a strong suspicion for the presence of Cushings disease. Laboratory tests that are most commonly altered by Cushings disease are an increase in white blood cell count, increase in the liver
Raw, organic pumpkin seeds have been used to treat a variety of parasitic and other ailments since the colonists first came to the New World and discovered the benefits of this Native American crop. The flesh and seeds of the pumpkin were used by the Native American tribes to heal wounds, cure kidney ailments and…
At the recent American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference, I discovered that I am not the only one questioning the use of grains in commercial and home-prepared pet foods. Grains, such as oats, wheat, rice, barley, etc, are composed mostly of complex carbohydrates. They also contain some protein, fiber, B-vitamins and trace minerals. However, they…
As Hippocrates stated to physicians of his day, Throw away your chemists pots and heal thy patients with food. If we take the time to understand what each vitamin and mineral represents then it is easy to see the connection to current health issues. The saying you are what you eat cannot be overstated It…
Food grade DE eliminates roundworms, whipworms, pinworms, and hookworms within 7 days being fed daily. Feed DE for 30 days for roundworms, whipworms, or hookworms, due to their life cycle and needing to catch any hatching eggs, as DE does not kill eggs. DE needs to be fed daily in adequate amounts – at least
The risk of a Vaccine Administered Adverse Event (VAAE) increases when multiple vaccines are given simultaneously. Canine vaccinations play an important role in protecting dogs from contagious and lethal disease. However, they are not without cost. Despite increased publicity in recent years about the adverse effects of vaccinations, many people still assume annual vaccines for…
Externally the herbal form has great healing properties for contusions with bruising. It should never be applied to open wounds or broken skin. The roots contain thymol which is a fungicide and preservative and has an anti-inflammatory agent. When used in a gel it can have the same effects as an NSAID for osteoarthritis ….