By Laura J. Sanborn, M.S. INTRODUCTION Dog owners in America are frequently advised to spay/neuter their dogs for health reasons.   A number of health benefits are cited, yet evidence is usually not cited to support the alleged health benefits. When discussing the health impacts of spay/neuter, health risks are often not mentioned. At times, some [...]

Creating and maintaining a strong immune system is an important part of good health.  Toxins like vaccines, wormers, drugs and processed foods all present a challenge to the immune system, making our dogs more susceptible to disease and parasites.  Despite our efforts to the contrary, our dogs are exposed to a number of toxins every [...]

Spring has been wet and cool in most states this year and that means increased mosquito and black fly activity this summer.  Those pesky bugs are a painful nuisance for you and for your dog…and mosquito bite prevention can be an important step in preventing heartworm in your dog.  Luckily, there are effective ways to [...]

by: Dana Scott and Patricia Jordan DVM Several dog and cat owners have filed a wave of lawsuits against five companies that manufacture spot-on flea and tick medica­tions this year.  Many of the suits claim the companies are using medications that are known to poison animals.  This comes right on the heels of increasingly numerous [...]