by Narda Robinson | Jun 24, 2017 | Articles, Blog, Botanical Medicine, Dietary Supplements, Featured Article, Featured Columnist, Integrative Medicine, News, Small Animal, Veterinary, You Asked
Dear Dr. Narda ~ I just purchased a product from the health food store that claims to be an all-natural flea shampoo for cats and dogs. The main ingredient is pennyroyal oil. They claim it kills fleas and even some ticks. Is it safe to use? ~ Cat Lover in...
by CuraCore | Jul 10, 2016 | Articles, Blog, Featured Columnist
Confused about hemp for dogs? You’re not alone. The state of affairs around cannabis for companion animals might be summarized as, “If you’re not confused, you’re not asking enough questions.” One can purchase a variety of hemp-based products, from ingestible oils to...
by AlgoritzRR | Sep 12, 2015 | Featured Columnist, News
The standards for standard of care are changing. As veterinary medicine falls in step with its human “big sib”, the bar for prudent practice will begin to rest on “what ought to be done” in place of “what is being done” by professional peers.[1] [2] Clinical...
by AlgoritzRR | Sep 12, 2015 | Articles, Botanical Medicine, Featured Columnist
Despite the growing popularity of herbs,[1] it is astounding how few healthcare practitioners and consumers understand the mechanisms, indications, and risks of plant-based medicines. Healthcare practitioners and students often lack answers to questions like, “Can you...
