The antibiotic penicillin is often referred to as a "wonder drug." Prior to its discovery, people perished from minor injuries and infections. Minor scrapes and cuts were infected. Common illnesses like strep throat and pneumonia wreaked havoc on the body. Penicillin and other modern antibiotics can undoubtedly save lives. Their use, however, has come at… Continue reading Herbal Antibiotics for Dogs
Category: Conventional Treatment
Questions at Your First Vet Visit
You have now narrowed down who you want to work with to one to three veterinarians. When you arrive at your appointment for the first vet visit, you’ll want to absorb as much information as possible. Questions you may want to ask yourself include: Was the clinic easy to get to?What’s the parking like?How friendly… Continue reading Questions at Your First Vet Visit
Finding a Veterinarian for Dog Cancer
If you have decided to opt into some type of treatment, or you are considering treatment, you’ll want to look for a veterinary oncologist. If you don’t have one near you or you are unsure, you can still request a consultation. What is a Veterinary Oncologist? Veterinary oncologists are extremely knowledgeable in conventional veterinary medicine.… Continue reading Finding a Veterinarian for Dog Cancer
Intestinal Cancer in Dogs
The abnormal proliferation and dysregulated replication of cells anywhere throughout the intestinal tract, which includes the small and large intestines, results in intestinal cancer in dogs. The duodenum, jejunum, and ileum are the three different parts of the small intestine. The cecum, colon, and rectum are the three different parts of the large intestine. Tumors… Continue reading Intestinal Cancer in Dogs
Pros and Cons of Chemo for Dogs
Chemotherapy is the use of chemical compounds to destroy cancer cells or prevent them from replicating. Chemotherapy is used to target and kill rapidly replicating cells. It does so by attacking certain cellular processes (such as DNA replication) or by disrupting other cellular functions that are required for cell replication. Cancer is a condition in… Continue reading Pros and Cons of Chemo for Dogs