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How do you know when it’s time?

Saying goodbye to a beloved member of our families is always incredibly difficult. Then add the fact that we, as pet parents, often have to be the ones to actually make the decision, and it can be excruciatingly challenging.  Those who have been through it many times or who perhaps grew up on a farm, having had a lot more …

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Passing at home

As my grandparent aged and passed away the recurring theme was that they did not want to leave their home. My grandfather actually moved to a fancy senior care step down type facility to guarantee that he would not have to leave his home in the end. It was something he planned from middle age. The desire to pass in …

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Acupuncture is more than just pain relief

Most people have become familiar with the use of acupuncture for pain relief, especially back pain. It is very good for chronic pain like arthritis because it increases endorphins in the blood stream and decreases inflammation without side effects. Other common issues people seek acupuncture for are intractable headaches, infertility, allergies, depression and anxiety, IBD, and, management of chemotherapy side …

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The most important choice you will ever make for your dog.

The food you feed your pet will either help them stay healthy or cause them to develop disease. Most dogs will eat the same food meal after meal, day after day, for most of their life. This makes the dog food you choose to feed the number one decision you will ever make for your pets wellness. Sure, veterinary care, …