Lately it seems that dog owners everywhere have a ton of healthy, natural, and organic commercial food options for their pets. With such a huge increase in the availability of pre-made “healthy” food for pets, you may be thinking that there’s no need for fresh home-cooked and home-prepared meals anymore. I don’t necessarily believe that to be the case though. Here’s a list of the most common reasons people give for not wanting to prepare fresh cooked meals for their dogs. Continue Reading
11JanTruth & Lies Exposed – Watch the Full Documentary “Pet Food: A Dog’s Breakfast”
This enlightening and emotional documentary takes a look at the pet food industry and the aftermath of the 2007 recall of Menu pet products. It took three years to finally air in the U.S. (January 2011) and someone has made the film available on YouTube. Watch it here, in its entirety while you still can. Continue Reading
08DecPodcast – Thoughts From The Heart – A Look At Holistic Therapies For Heart Disease (Part 2)
Dr. Basko continues his discussion of heart disease in pets and natural strategies for regeneration, and addressing the heart chi (energy) and stress. He also covers the link between bad dental health and heart disease.
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02DecPodcast – Thoughts From The Heart – A Look At Holistic Therapies For Heart Disease (Part 1)
Dr. Basko explains the basics of heart disease – what it is, common symptoms, common traditional “Western Medicine” therapies, and holistic strategies for strengthening and regenerating the heart.
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23NovTop Natural Home Remedies for Digestive Emergencies in Pets
The holidays are here! Ahh, a time of fun gatherings, good food, and lots of friends and family. It’s also a prime time for pets to contract digestive problems from getting into something they shouldn’t – like spoiled food or really rich sauces. Luckily, most digestive problems can be managed at home. Here are some Continue Reading
22NovHow To Safely Include Your Pets in Your Holiday Festivities
The holidays are upon us – how quickly time passes! – and we’re all gearing up for a week of delicious food, camaraderie, and celebrating our abundance. Pets are part of the family too, and with some basic preparations, you can easily include them in your holiday festivities. Here’s how. Preparing for Guests Are you Continue Reading
15NovHow To Choose The Best Supplements For Your Pets
Hi everyone! It’s Q & A time! This is a new feature I’d like to start, so if you have a question, leave it in the comments section below, or on our Facebook page and you may see it in an upcoming blog article! Today’s question: I know supplements are recommended, but how exactly do Continue Reading
17OctA Chinese Herb to the Rescue!
Here’s a personal story from my archives that I thought I’d share to testify to the wonderful properties of Chinese herbs. Disclaimer: It can be graphic in certain sections, and it probably isn’t the best story to read over your afternoon tea or lunch. Also, I would like to preface this by saying that should Continue Reading
01OctLessons from the Road: My Journey Back to America
It takes a lot of energy, time, and money to leave Hawaii. For me to travel anywhere (and leave beautiful Kauai), it’s got to be a better place than Hawaii, or for a good reason! My wife Jane and I had a very good reason to make the trek this past August. We traveled to Continue Reading
11SepHolistic Therapies For Pets With Arthritis & Musculoskeletal Problems
One of the common issues I treat in my practice is musculoskeletal problems. These can range from mild limping, to arthritis, to full blown paralysis. These problems can be caused by injuries, lack of proper exercise, and a deficiency in joint cartilage,but are often just the result of age. Most treatment plans for these ailments Continue Reading
