The brain’s gray matter is responsible for information processing. People and animals with more gray matter in certain parts of the brain are more intelligent – about 6% of gray matter is directly linked to intelligence. There is mounting evidence that a practice called mindfulness rebuilds gray matter and […]
Heatstroke can impair or kill your pet. Knowing the symptoms can help! As we enter the hottest part of summer in the northern hemisphere, it’s important to keep an eye on your pets to make sure they are not overheating. Heatstroke is not a mere inconvenience. It can lead […]
Obesity is one of the five most common chronic diseases in dogs and cats. The two best ways to combat obesity are portion control and exercise. Regular exercise, including at least one 20 minute walk a day, will go a long way in improving your dog’s health, as well […]
While there is no standard treatment for degenerative myelopathy (DM), a neurologic disorder that causes muscle weakness and paralysis, there are valuable alternative or holistic therapies available. Inheritance Pattern : Canine DM is an inherited progressive disease of the spinal cord that begins with weakness in the rear legs […]