Did you know certain dog breeds are predisposed to back problems, like intervertebral disc disease, at much higher rates than others? Unfortunately, a combination of genetics, body shape, and daily activities contribute to this doggy dilemma. Is there anything we as pet owners can do to treat the problem? To answer this, we must first understand what contributes to disc disease.
For over 40 years, Nature's Sunshine has supported the belief that natural health and wellness has the power to change lives. Here at The Pet Beastro, we support the use of flower essences to help balance emotional health and work at a vibrational level. Nature's Sunshine has a quality line of flower essence remedies, which are liquid infusions made from flowers in the tradition of Dr. Edward Bach, who pioneered flower remedies in the 1930s.
For over 40 years, Nature's Sunshine has supported the belief that natural health and wellness has the power to change lives. Founded in 1972 by Gene and Kristine Hughes, Nature's Sunshine has grown from a small, family-owned business to one of the leading health and wellness companies in the world; providing a wealth of high-quality herbal supplements, vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements.
We're big fans of Bixbi's line of supplements for cats and dogs, along with treats and food for dogs. Recently, we caught up with Liz Schmitt, Western U.S. Sales Manager for Bixbi, as she shared how the company got started and what makes them unique in the market.
Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMT) is a common condition found in the equine, canine, and rarely, feline world. This disease recently plagued a four-year-old husky of a very dear friend of mine, taking its life far too soon. Having never heard of this disease, I assumed it must be incredibly rare and decided to do a bit more research. Sadly, this assumption was horribly incorrect. IMT is not uncommon and ranges between species, age, breed, sex, etc. There is often no rhyme or reason behind it, and because of this, it’s difficult to diagnose and treat. So, for this blog post, we’ll take a closer look inside this disease.
